(1) with a solid draft ready for polish
(2) whose sentences feel flat, bloated, or off-tone
(3) who want expert edits that preserve their voice (4) tired of over-editing and ready for clear guidance
Ideal for
Strengthening voice of the author preparing to pitch to publishers, query agents, or self-publish
Aanchal always knew exactly what I wanted to express, even if sometimes the original meaning was lost in translation. Her suggestions regarding linguistic subtleties were all brilliant.
- Julia Zieschang
"In April 2025, I achieved a lifelong dream by publishing my first book. That milestone wouldn't have been possible without Aanchal's invaluable support, insightful feedback, and unwavering encouragement. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in doing their best. Aanchal, I can't thank you enough for being part of this incredible journey. Your contributions have made a difference, and I am deeply grateful to have you in my corner."
- Gabrielle A. Hunter
My narrator finished a preliminary reading of my book. Here is what she says about it: "First thing is, I wanted to tell you in person that your book is clear, elegant and beautiful. It's written so well and it's so touching. I know you know grief too, and its circularity is so satisfying for a reader. Some audiobooks are not like this, so its a pleasure to work on one that is. And it comes from the heart - how much of a true story is this? You don't need to answer that." I want you to know that I attribute much of her kind words to your help. Especially the part when she speaks of the book's circularity of grief. My first version did not describe it well. But with your help, my book is now practically perfect! Thank you, thank you so much for your help. You truly are my Goldilocks!
- R.C. Stark - One True Love
Aanchal accepted the challenge of editing our novel The Hunt that was translated from Turkish. She showed an amazing performance that went much further than a line edit. Aanchal in a way turned the translation into a novel written originally in English, focusing on meaning and flow. We are extremely satisfied with the quality and promptness of her work. Congratulations Aanchal!
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.
- E. R. Whyte
Aanchal went over my draft with an acute eye for detail and made extremely valuable comments and notes in addition to the checks on grammar. The service I received was invaluable, and I look forward to working with her again.
- Gemma Iversen
Aanchal Jain can be counted as being among the elite of book editors. Aanchal not only corrected grammatical and punctuation issues, but she also has a keen eye for plot development and made important suggestions for improving the story-line. Aanchal was a delightful literary partner – fast, efficient and thoughtful.
- J Paul Hickey
After Aanchal’s sharp eye has been through, you’ll reach the end of your manuscript filled with enough confidence to release it to the world. It was clear to me that she took the time to consider my story and what would work best for my world.
- Christy L. Erasmus
Your notes, ideas and suggestions were spot on! You took my words and my voice and you polished them into a coherent story. The thoughtfulness and care that you so obviously took with your edit is appreciated more than I’m probably articulating in this note, but please know, I felt it.
- Michael Robert
I have edited my own work numerous time, and have had several others look over it as well. But Aanchal can consistently find ways to make the writing smoother, more active, and more concise.
- Nestor Pura – Author of his Memoir
What You Get:The Refined Draft Package
In-Depth Line Edit
Sentence-level edits on flow, rhythm, emotional tone, clarity, and character voice
→ Every comment explains the why. So you don’t just revise—you learn.
Dialogue that feels real.
Awkward, overly formal, or unnatural speech can break immersion. I’ll help make sure your characters sound like themselves—distinct, engaging, and believable.
Stronger pacing, clearer scenes.
I’ll smooth out choppy transitions, tighten meandering paragraphs, and make sure every scene moves with purpose.
Second Global Pass
A final sweep after you revise, to ensure transitions are clean and new text fits the tone
→ For writers who want to get it right the second time, too
Editorial Letter
A 3–5 page craft-focused breakdown of strengths, issues, patterns, and style choices
→ Includes a special “Voice Snapshot” that highlights how your voice has been preserved
Custom Style Sheet
Track of your spelling, dialogue quirks, preferred grammar, and character name consistency
→ Perfect if you’re writing a series or working with multiple editors
Post-Edit Call (30 minutes to one hour)
Walk through key changes, ask questions, and build confidence moving forward
→ No cold edits. Just real collaboration.
Our Process
Consultation & Sample Edit (Optional)
Start with a short sample edit to get a feel for our style—or skip straight to booking. We review your manuscript goals, genre, and pain points to ensure we're the right fit.
Onboarding & Style Alignment
Once you sign up, we onboard you with a quick author questionnaire. This helps us understand your voice, audience, and any stylistic preferences—so the edit supports your intent, not changes it.
Line Editing (Pass One)
We get to work, editing line by line for flow, clarity, rhythm, voice, and emotional impact. You’ll receive the following.
After you review and implement changes, we do a final pass to smooth transitions and polish any new material. This ensures your story feels cohesive from start to finish.
Review Call & Final Notes
We wrap up with an optional review call where you can ask questions, clarify edits, and get guidance for next steps—whether you're querying, self-publishing, or just celebrating.
Your manuscript deserves more than a spellcheck. Let’s shape a version of your story thatfeels like you —but stronger, cleaner, and ready for the world.
🔸 Spots are limited each month 🔸 Ready to feel confident hitting “send”?
Line editing focuses on sentence structure, pacing, and style, making sure your writing feels natural and polished. Copyediting, which comes later, focuses on grammar, punctuation, and technical accuracy.
Absolutely! I refine awkward phrasing, stiff dialogue, and inconsistencies in tone to make sure your characters sound real and your writing stays engaging.
Yes! By tightening your prose, improving pacing, and addressing common writing pitfalls (like over-explaining or wordiness), you’ll have fewer major rewrites later.
