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Welcome to Margin Notes. I’m Aanchal Jain. The first time I stayed up all night reading, I was twelve. I don’t remember the book, but I remember the real world fading as I entered the author’s world.
That was the moment I fell in love with stories.
At first, I thought I wanted to write them. I filled notebooks with unfinished plots, wrote half a novel in college, and spent hours lost in my fictional worlds. But somewhere along the way, I realized what really fascinated me wasn’t just telling stories.
It was figuring out how they worked. Why some books kept me up all night and others didn’t. Why some characters felt so real and others fell flat. Why some endings made my heart race, and others made me put the book down, never to pick it up again.
But first I had to earn the right to call myself an editor. So, I spent years in law, where words are picked apart and where clarity is everything. I learned how to untangle complicated ideas, find the strongest arguments, and make sure every word did exactly what it was meant to do. And then, when I switched to editing fiction, I realized the same rules applied.
A great story is a great argument. It has to hold up under scrutiny. It has to be clear. It has to feel inevitable but surprising at the same time.
Most writers don’t need someone to tell them how to write—they need someone who can see the story inside the words and make sure it’s coming through the way they intended. Someone who can spot the weak spots, tighten the tension, refine the language, and make sure every piece of the puzzle fits.
That’s why I started Margin Notes.
Here, we don’t believe in tearing manuscripts apart or making them sound like someone else wrote them. We believe in strengthening your unique voice and making sure every element of your story rises to meet it.
Our job isn’t just to edit your words, but make sure that somewhere, someday, a reader picks up your book, and before they even realize what’s happening, they’re turning pages deep into the night, completely lost in the world you created.
With a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling, our team ensures every piece we curate is engaging, accurate, and impactful.
Margin Notes is absolutely amazing and I’ve entrusted 300k+ words of my novels to them. Their edits are impeccable and they always delivered on time. You are always guaranteed top quality.
Very professional and careful with details… Margin Notes is definitely an excellent option for indie authors to polish the book before publishing.
I think, between the two of us, we caught everything and I found Aanchal’s developmental comments very helpful. I’ll definitely use Margin Notes again.
"Aanchal at Margin Notes is great! She goes above and beyond what’s required when editing. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting an editor who treats the story like it’s their own! "
I highly recommend the editing services of Margin Notes. Aanchal assisted me with a Line Edit of my post-apocalyptic novel. She was timely in her responses, professional, and thorough in her edits. The entire experience was positive and I look forward to working with her again.
I hired Margin Notes to line edit both my first and second romance books. It's a great pleasure working with them, and their edits really helped my writing shine. I look forward to working with them for my future books.
Great editing and friendly communication, thank you, Margin Notes!
Aanchal knows how to strike a balance between pushing to get the best out of the story and retaining the original imagination. I wholeheartedly recommend her for her individual attention and her keen eye in identifying what you do well, and where you may have held back. Above all, she is a thorough professional, and extremely invested in what she does and that shows in the many conversations and exchanges you will have with her. She thinks very carefully about what she suggests, which is not just useful, but also competent. I never thought a simple DM on Instagram would turn out to be this amazing experience I have had working with you Aanchal! Hope we get to work again soon!
Incredible line editing and rewrites for my magical court scene. Aanchal, I could not have done it without you, and after seeing the final results, I can honestly say I knew far less about courts than I ever thought I did. Done cleverly and with the right questions to make it all a fit to the rest of my book. Thank you so much. Thanks to you, I'm making my deadline!!!
Vrinda is your next-door friendly book nerd and our resident marketing expert. She loves all things books and that includes making sure they are in perfect grammatical condition and all set to be put in the hands of readers. She loves discovering books to read and get others to read, writing book reviews and thinking about why those curtains were blue. She is sure the author had a reason… she just knows it!
With a BA in English Honours and two Masters degrees from UK in marketing, she has been writing, reading, marketing and editing for the past twenty years now. A cup of coffee, a book she can put on the book shelves (both her own and in bookstores), a cozy nook, and the rain—that’s what life is all about for her.
Books aren’t just stories; they’re experiences, and Piyush believes the journey begins at the cover. He specializes in creating clean, compelling, and marketable designs that instantly connect with readers.
When he’s not working on cover concepts, you’ll find him browsing bookstores and easing into a good read myself.
He usually avoids character illustrations and may not be a good fit for YA or Rom-Coms, but loves working with thrillers and speculative fiction!
Mansi Dwivedi is a seasoned Communication and Book Designer and Illustrator with a passion for creating visually engaging books that not only tell stories but also make learning an immersive experience. She has worked with renowned publishers like Penguin Random House, Puffins Books, Dorling Kindersley, Westchester Publishing Services, Tulika Publishers, Wake Up Books, Good Luck Publishers, and Magik Pitara (Sunflower Publishers), among others.
Each project she takes on is deeply rooted in strategy—ensuring that typography, colours, layout, and illustrations align seamlessly with your book’s theme and target audience.
She finds inspiration in travel, art history, and traditional Indian crafts like Lucknow’s chikankari embroidery and block printing. She also shares insights into publication design, illustration, and freelancing on her YouTube channel, where she documents her creative journey.
Dhaval loves creating visually compelling designs for books he works withs. He is passionate about collaborating with creatives like authors and bringing their words to life. He loves working with fantasies and mystery-thrillers!
Margin Notes is incredibly friendly and accommodating. They edited a snippet of my debut novel, and their advice could not have been more helpful. I would highly recommend their services.