Editing Services
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Writing a novel takes courage. Getting it edited takes trust. At Script & Story Studio, I treat your story with the care it deserves - no red-pen brutality, no vague feedback, no one-size-fits-all approach.
I offer developmental editing and proofreading for novelists at every stage of the process.
The big-picture pass your story has been waiting for.
Developmental editing is the most transformative step between a rough draft and a reader-ready manuscript. It's not about grammar - it's about story. I look at:
- Plot & Structure - Does your story arc actually arc? Are the beats landing where they should?
- Character Development - Are your characters doing what only they could do in this story?
- Pacing - Where is the reader leaning in? Where are they drifting?
- Point of View & Voice - Is the narrative perspective working for the story you're telling?
- Scene Construction - Are your scenes doing double (or triple) duty?
- Thematic Coherence - Does your ending earn everything that came before it?
You'll receive a detailed editorial letter and in-manuscript notes that give you a clear, actionable roadmap - not a vague list of "things to fix."
Proofreading: Query-Ready Polish
Once your story is structurally solid, proofreading is the finishing coat - catching the typos, punctuation errors, repeated words, and formatting inconsistencies that sneak through even the most careful revisions.
Beyond error correction, I ensure consistency in tone, style, and formatting. Your narrative voice remains intact, elevated by seamless readability and rhythm.
The final scene. Make it count.
Customer Reviews
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"Hayleigh is a thorough editor with great attention to detail. She caught things I had read past a dozen times. I felt completely confident submitting my manuscript after working with her."
Sarah Reilley, Writer - The Internship
"I knew Hayleigh and I were going to be a good match the moment she responded to my first inquiry. Her communication style was warm, professional, and clear and her editorial feedback had that same energy. She understood what I was trying to do with my story before I'd even finished explaining it."
Mandy Hayes, Writer - Letters to Abby
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Film-Informed Editing Support
One thing that sets Script & Story Studio apart: an editing approach informed by film writing and visual storytelling principles. If your novel needs stronger scenes, sharper pacing, or a clearer sense of visual momentum - this is where film theory meets developmental editing in a genuinely useful way.
Ideal for:
- Writers who think visually and want an editor who gets that
- Novelists working in cinematic genres (thriller, romance, drama)
- Writers adapting screenplays into novels (or vice versa)
- Neurodivergent storytellers who benefit from visual and structural frameworks
Story mechanics, seen through a director's lens.
What the Process Looks Like
Inquiry
Consultation
Edit
Debrief & Delivery
Send a message introducing your project. You'll hear back within 24–48 hours.
We discuss your manuscript, your goals, and the right service for your stage. plus free sample
Hayleigh works through your manuscript with care and precision.
You receive your editorial letter, in-manuscript notes, and a follow-up check-in.
Customer Reviews
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"I enjoyed working with you very much! You have been so quick and kind throughout the whole process. I always felt like my project mattered - because clearly, to you, it did."
Karen Thornell, Writer - Christmas in Love
"I loved working with you! I felt like you were so quick to respond and so genuinely invested in my story. The turnaround was faster than I expected, and the feedback was thorough and kind - exactly what I needed."
Cindy Steel, Writer - A Christmas Spark