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Hello writers and authors!
Whether you have only just started planning out your book idea, or are proud of recently writing your long dreamt of novel, Penning and Planning offers a range of editorial services to meet your needs.
From story and structure outlining, to manuscript editing and proofreading, to digital book formatting, help is available no matter what stage you are at in your author journey.
Services
Writing
Need step-by-step expert guidance converting your novel ideas into a publishable story?
Require a professional ghostwriter to deliver your nonfiction ebook project on a deadline?
I can help.
Editing
Concerned about character inconsistencies or problematic plot holes? Worried your story lacks flow?
Together we can make tweaks and improvements to bring the best out of your book.
Let me help.
Proofreading
Perplexed by punctuation? Stressed about spelling or sentence structure? Not sure when to use a semi colon?
No problem – as a trained proofreader, I can check everything is as perfect as possible!
Help is here.
Formatting
Unsure how to prepare your digital book for sale online?
Convert your ready to publish manuscript into a compatible file for uploading onto Kindle Direct Publishing.
Digital book formatting available from August 2019. Follow me on social media for updates!
Blog
How to self edit your novel: clichés and common phrases
Clichés are lazy, unimaginative, and often predictable phrases. They won’t offend your reader or interrupt your story, but they won’t impress either. Clichés […]
How to self edit your novel: spelling, punctuation and grammar
As a professional editor and proofreader, as well as a debut author, I hope sharing my training and experience will help you develop […]
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