The Forge
Refinement, Line by Line
No matter where you are in your writing journey, every manuscript enters The Forge at a different stage. From a light final polish to deep refinement, the mission never changes: to preserve your voice and help your story emerge stronger than it entered.
The Sample Strike
Try Before You Commit
Experience Iron Quill’s editorial approach firsthand.
Choosing an editor is about more than rates and services—it’s about finding the right fit. Before committing to a full project, you’re invited to request a complimentary 1,000-word sample edit.
The Sample Strike gives you a chance to see how I approach your manuscript and the kind of feedback you can expect. It also gives me a chance to look at your writing and help you figure out which service, if any, makes the most sense for what you need.
There is no obligation to move forward afterward. The point is simply to give us both a chance to see whether we’re a good fit before you commit to a larger project.
Investment: Complimentary (up to 1,000 words)
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First Impressions
Beta Reading
Reader perspective and honest audience feedback.
Get a professional test-drive of your manuscript. I will read your book through the eyes of an avid reader and provide honest feedback on pacing, engagement, character development, clarity, and the overall reading experience.
Investment: $0.008 per word
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The Tempering
Line Editing
Style, pacing, and flow.
I will polish your prose line by line. Whether you’re building tension in a mystery, expanding a fantasy world, or strengthening emotional impact in a romance, line editing focuses on the rhythm, clarity, and effectiveness of your writing while preserving your unique voice.
Investment: $0.031 per word
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The Refinement
Copy Editing
Grammar, consistency, and clarity.
This is where I fine-tune the mechanics of your manuscript. Copy editing focuses on grammar, punctuation, consistency, readability, and continuity, helping ensure your manuscript is clear, polished, and ready for readers.
Investment: $0.025 per word
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The Final Polish
Proofreading
The final quality check.
The final pass before publication. Proofreading focuses on catching typographical errors, punctuation mistakes, formatting inconsistencies, and small mechanical issues that can slip through earlier rounds of editing. It is best suited for manuscripts that have already been revised and edited and are nearly ready for submission or publication.
Investment: $0.014 per word
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Ready to Enter The Forge?
Let’s See What Your Story Needs
Every manuscript begins somewhere.
Whether your manuscript needs reader feedback, line-level refinement, copy editing, or a final proofread before publication, Iron Quill Editing is ready to help strengthen the story you’ve worked so hard to tell.
Not sure which service is right for your project? Start with a Sample Strike. It gives me a chance to look at your writing and help you figure out which service makes the most sense for your manuscript.