“[Julie Riddle] is the rare editor who can tackle every level from global editing to copyediting, which informs her meticulous style. Riddle engages deeply with every line of a manuscript as a way of bringing out the ‘music and meaning’…”  – The Invisible Art of Literary Editing (Bloomsbury Academic)

With 25 years of professional editing experience and expertise, I provide a range of editing services for essays, stories, and poetry as well as academic dissertations and pre-publication manuscripts (memoir, literary, and commercial).

Let’s talk about your editing needs! Contact me here.

Guiding Principles:

• I approach your writing with respect and consideration. As a published writer myself, I appreciate how much time, effort, and care you invest in your work.
• Editing is a collaboration and a conversation. My editing supports and enhances your voice and intent for your work. 

Fees:

• Proofreading: $40 per hour
• Copyediting: $45 per hour
• Line editing: $50 per hour
• Developmental editing: $50 per hour

Reviews:

“Julie helped me see themes in my writing that were undeveloped. She made suggestions on how I might tie several elements together to give the story greater narrative continuity. What I most appreciate, however, is that I felt like I was taking a small class from her on writing. Julie taught me concepts and terms that I did not know before that have become useful tools for me.” – Randy M.

“Julie listens deeply to the heart of the work and edits toward its potential. This takes empathy, imagination, a sense of possibility, and patient discernment. She pushes toward high standards – and with so much kindness. She made every step of the editing process feel joyful and meaningful.” – Tarn Wilson, author of In Praise of Inadequate Gifts