explORe tHe STORyTelleR’S SpellbOOK

Fiction is a realm of endless possibility, and every tale deserves the right spell to unlock its magic. My editorial enchantments range from structural rituals and stylistic charms to the final glamour of proofreading — each designed to refine your voice and elevate your manuscript. For writers seeking deeper alchemy, the conjuration packages offer tailored guidance on worldbuilding, character, and plot, helping you shape the very bones of your story.

Browse the enchantments below and discover the spell that will bring your manuscript closer to the masterpiece it longs to become.

All Enchantments are offered exclusively for documents written in English

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RuNic CiRcle of plot eNhANceMeNt

For tales that need stronger spells woven into their very foundation.

Step into the Runic Circle and watch your story’s structure realign with powerful narrative glyphs. This enchantment delves deep into your manuscript’s heart, strengthening character arcs, refining pacing, and amplifying plot magic. Ideal for stories that are rich in potential but crave a stronger guiding force.

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  • Deep, transformative feedback on plot, pacing, character arcs, world-building, and narrative structure.

  • To strengthen the foundation of your story by refining its structure, pacing, and narrative drive.

  • In-depth review of plot arcs, conflict, stakes, subplots, world consistency, and thematic cohesion. I provide clear, constructive feedback to help you sharpen your storytelling while keeping your unique voice intact.

  • Writers in early or mid-draft stages who want to identify and resolve big-picture issues before polishing their prose.

  • A developmental edit of your manuscript, with detailed margin notes in your choice of Word or Google Docs format.

    A comprehensive editorial letter (5-10 pages) breaking down what works, what falters, and where the story’s true power lies.

    Suggestions for restructuring, trimming, or expanding scenes.

    Character arc and subplot analysis.

  • €0.03 per word

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • One week (five working days) per 20,000 words

  • Will you rewrite my story?
    No. Developmental editing focuses on providing feedback and guidance. I’ll highlight strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, but all revisions remain in your hands to ensure the story stays true to your voice.

    Can I request focus on specific areas (e.g., worldbuilding or pacing)?
    Yes. If there are particular elements you’d like me to concentrate on, please let me know when submitting your manuscript.

    What if I revise and want another round of feedback?
    You’re welcome to book a follow-up developmental edit at a reduced rate, since I’ll already be familiar with your manuscript’s structure and content.

ChARM of ClARity

For prose that seeks elegance, rhythm, and clarity without losing its voice.

With a delicate flick of the editorial wand, the Charm of Clarity smooths tangled sentences, polishes awkward phrases, and enhances the natural flow of your writing. This spell fine-tunes your words line by line, ensuring every sentence glistens with intent and impact.

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  • Focused on enhancing style, flow, and tone at the paragraph and sentence level. Perfect for refining voice, rhythm, and ensuring your prose feels alive and immersive.

  • To refine your manuscript’s style, flow, and tone at the sentence and paragraph level, ensuring your writing is smooth, engaging, and true to your voice.

  • Improving rhythm, pacing, and readability.

    Clarifying meaning without changing intent.

    Refining word choice, phrasing, and transitions.

    Ensuring consistency of voice and tone across the manuscript.

  • Writers who have a complete draft and want to polish their prose so it feels fluid, immersive, and professional.

  • Two copies of your manuscript, one with tracked changes and one with changes applied, provided in your choice of Word or Google Docs format.

    Margin notes with suggestions, alternatives, and stylistic guidance.

    Line editing workflow document outlining each step of the process.

    Style-sheet document specifying every decision made and why.

    Personalised editorial letter highlighting key strengths and areas for refinement.

  • €0.025 per word

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • One week (five working days) per 20,000 words

  • Will you change my voice?
    No. Your voice is central to your writing. My edits focus on strengthening and clarifying your prose without altering your unique style.

    Can you adjust voice without losing my style?
    Yes. I refine and elevate your existing voice, enhancing clarity and flow while preserving the qualities that make it distinctly yours.

    What if I disagree with an edit?
    You have complete control over which edits to accept or reject. All changes are suggestions, and the process is collaborative.

    Do you edit in UK or US English?
    Both. I work with either variant, maintaining consistency throughout your manuscript according to your preference.

PolisHiNG PotioN

For manuscripts that need a meticulous brew of grammar, consistency, and precision.

A dash of grammar dust, a splash of syntax syrup, and a sprinkle of style consistency — the Polishing Potion is crafted to eliminate distracting errors and perfect the finer details. This enchantment ensures your manuscript is clean, cohesive, and ready to dazzle.

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  • A meticulous review of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and consistency, ensuring your manuscript is polished to perfection.

  • To ensure your manuscript is error-free, consistent, and professional, with careful attention to grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage. Copyediting provides the final polish before proofreading.

  • Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

    Ensuring consistency in style, formatting, and terminology.

    Improving sentence structure for clarity and readability.

    Checking references to maintain internal consistency (names, timelines, details, etc.).

  • Writers who have revised their manuscript and want it to meet professional standards before the final proofread.

  • Two copies of your manuscript in your choice of Word or Google Docs format, one with tracked changes and the other with edits applied.

    Margin notes with suggestions, alternatives, and stylistic guidance.

    Copyediting workflow document outlining each step of the process.

    Style-sheet document specifying every decision made and why.

  • €0.02 per word

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • One week (five working days) per 20,000 words

  • Does copyediting change my writing style?
    No. Copyediting preserves your voice and style while removing distractions such as grammar slips, syntax issues, and inconsistencies. The goal is to make your writing clearer and more professional without altering your natural tone.

    Can I request focus on certain recurring errors?
    Yes. If you’re aware of recurring issues in your writing, I can pay particular attention to them during the edit.

    Is copyediting the same as proofreading?
    Not quite. Proofreading is the final pass, catching typos and formatting errors. Copyediting goes deeper, addressing grammar, syntax, and consistency to ensure professional polish.

THe fiNAl GlAMoUR

For the last sparkle before your manuscript faces the world.

The Final Glamour is the ultimate finishing spell, captivating elusive typos, punctuation slips, and formatting mischiefs. This is the final shimmer that ensures your masterpiece gleams with professional polish before its grand debut.

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  • A sharp-eyed sweep for typos, formatting errors, and lingering blemishes.

  • Proofreading is the final quality check before submission or publication. It focuses on catching lingering surface-level errors and ensuring consistency in presentation.

  • Typos and spelling errors.

    Punctuation and grammar slips.

    Formatting issues (headings, numbering, captions).

    Consistency in style and layout.

  • Writers with a polished draft who need a final review before submitting to supervisors, publishers, or clients.

  • Two copies of your manuscript in your choice of Word or Google Docs format, one with tracked changes, the other with edits applied.

    Margin notes with suggestions for further edits if required.

    Proofreading workflow document outlining each step of the process.

    Style-sheet document specifying all decisions made and the reason for them.

  • €0.01 per word

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • Five working days per 30,000 words

  • Will proofreading change my writing?
    No. Proofreading focuses only on correcting surface-level errors such as typos and formatting slips. Your voice and style remain intact.

    How does this differ from copyediting or line editing?
    Proofreading is the last step in the editing process. It does not involve rewriting, refining style, or restructuring sentences. Those are handled in copyediting (grammar and consistency) or line editing (style and flow).

    What kinds of errors do you catch?
    Proofreading identifies typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, formatting issues, and consistency problems.

THe WRiteR's ReductioN

For when your manuscript needs a double-layered spell of refinement.

The Writer’s Reduction is a powerful blend of the Charm of Clarity and the Polishing Potion, delivering a comprehensive sweep that enhances both the flow of your prose and its technical precision. Ideal for authors seeking a seamless, start-to-finish editorial enchantment.

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  • Style, flow, and tone enhancement at the paragraph and sentence level along with a meticulous review of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and consistency. Perfect for refining voice and rhythm, and ensuring your manuscript is polished to perfection.

  • The Writer’s Reduction combines line editing and copyediting into one streamlined package. It sharpens both style and technical accuracy, ensuring your manuscript reads smoothly while maintaining grammatical precision and consistency.

  • Style, tone, and flow at the sentence and paragraph level.

    Grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

    Consistency in spelling, terminology, and formatting.

    Clarity and readability throughout the manuscript.

  • Writers who want both stylistic refinement and technical polish in a single package, without needing separate rounds of editing.

  • Two copies of your manuscript, one with tracked changes and one with changes applied, provided in your choice of Word or Google Docs format.

    Margin notes with suggestions, alternatives, and stylistic guidance.

    Line editing and copyediting workflow documents outlining each step of the process.

    Style-sheet document specifying every decision made and why.

    Personalised editorial letter highlighting key strengths and areas for refinement.

  • €0.035 per word

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • Ten working days per 30,000 words

  • Is this the same as developmental editing?
    No. Developmental editing looks at big-picture elements like plot, structure, or argument flow. The Writer’s Reduction focuses on language, style, and technical polish.

    Will this change my writing style?
    Your voice will be preserved. The edits refine clarity, rhythm, and correctness without changing your unique style.

    Why combine line editing and copyediting?
    Many manuscripts benefit from both services. Combining them saves time and cost while ensuring your work is polished on both stylistic and technical levels.

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THe WORldfORGe

For storytellers building realms beyond imagination.

The Worldforge hammers raw ideas into rich, living worlds, with histories, cultures, and landscapes that breathe with authenticity.

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  • Lore creation, cultural development, magic systems, or detailed setting design tailored to your project.

  • Worldbuilding is the foundation of immersive storytelling. This service develops the depth and consistency of your fictional universe, providing the cultural, historical, and environmental framework that makes a world feel alive and authentic.

  • Creation of histories, lore, and mythologies.

    Development of cultures, societies, and belief systems.

    Design of landscapes, geography, and environments.

    Construction of political, social, or economic structures.

    Magic systems or scientific frameworks tailored to your project.

  • Fiction writers seeking to strengthen or expand the world behind their stories, whether they’re creating an epic fantasy realm, a richly detailed science fiction universe, or a grounded alternate history.

  • A worldbuilding document (Word, Google Docs, or PDF) containing the developed material

    Optional appendices such as glossaries, maps, or system outlines (depending on the package and scope)

    Full ownership of the resulting material; I will never claim credit or reveal my involvement if your work achieves publication or commercial success

  • Starting at €250 per package, depending on scope and complexity.

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • Varies depending on scope and complexity. Typically 4-8 weeks.

  • Can you design a whole world from scratch?
    Yes. I can build an entire world, though the more guidance and preferences you provide, the better I can ensure the world reflects your story’s unique vision.

    What if I only need one aspect, like a magic system or a city?
    That’s possible too. The service can focus on a single element just as carefully as a complete world. Pricing for smaller projects can be agreed upon before work begins.

    How detailed will it be?
    The level of detail is tailored to your needs — anything from broad outlines to highly developed lore that spans multiple documents.

THe sOUlsMitH

For storytellers in need of vivid, unforgettable characters.

With sparks and shadows, the Soulsmith shapes heroes, villains, and sidekicks who live, breathe, and leap from the page.

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  • Detailed profiles, backstories, motivations, and arcs for compelling, multidimensional characters.

  • Compelling characters are the heart of memorable stories. This service develops detailed character profiles, including backstories, motivations, and arcs that drive narrative tension and emotional impact.

  • This service can include:

    Character backstories, identities, and motivations.

    Psychological depth and thematic resonance.

    Interpersonal dynamics and role in the wider narrative arc.

    Tailored cultural or contextual details to fit the world of your story.

  • Writers who want multidimensional, believable characters that feel alive on the page, whether for novels, short stories, or scripts.

  • A detailed character profile document (Word, Google Docs, or PDF)

    Optional relationship maps or comparative notes if multiple characters are commissioned

    Full ownership of all material created; I will never claim credit or reveal my involvement if your work is published or commercially successful

  • €120 per character | €300 for 3 characters.

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • 5-7 business days per character

  • Can you create characters from scratch?
    Yes. I can develop new characters from the ground up, or expand on drafts you’ve already begun to strengthen their arcs and motivations.

    Do you ensure characters’ arcs interconnect logically?
    Absolutely. Each profile considers relationships, dynamics, and how the character contributes to the overall narrative.

    Can I request thematic or cultural specifics?
    Yes. Character profiles can be tailored to reflect particular themes, cultural contexts, or worldbuilding elements from your story.

The Architect

For storytellers seeking strong foundations and structured narratives.

The Architect drafts the blueprints of story, designing plots that rise with tension, flow with rhythm, and stand firm against collapse.

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  • Beat sheets, outlines, and scene breakdowns tailored to your genre and style.

  • Strong stories depend on solid foundations. This service focuses on plot and narrative structure, ensuring that pacing, arcs, and thematic progression support a compelling, coherent story.

  • This service can include:

    Full-plot restructuring or refinement.

    Analysis of pacing, tension, and climactic build-up.

    Scene sequencing and chapter organisation.

    Alignment of subplots with main arcs.

    Guidance on foreshadowing, reveals, and resolution.

  • Writers who want to strengthen their story’s structure, from overall architecture to fine-tuned narrative flow.

  • A plot outline or revised structural plan (Word, Google Docs, or PDF).

    Notes on pacing, subplot alignment, and thematic consistency.

    Optional visual charts, timelines, and diagrams accompany the text for clarity.

    Full ownership of the structural material created; I will never claim credit or reveal my involvement if your work is published or commercially successful.

  • Starting at €200 per project (scope may affect final pricing).

    A total cost estimate will be provided before commencing work.

    Instalments are available.

  • Varies depending on scope and complexity; most packages require 4 - 8 weeks.

  • Can you restructure an entire novel?
    Yes. I can provide anything from minor pacing adjustments to complete plot realignment.

    Will this change my characters or world?
    No. This service focuses on structure only, leaving characters and setting intact.

    Can this service be combined with character or worldbuilding work?
    Yes. Plot development works seamlessly alongside The Soulsmith and The Worldforge for a fully integrated story foundation.