Professional Book Editing Services
Your writing deserves great editing.
At Starling Publishing, we provide professional book editing services for independent authors who care about their writing and want to make it the best it can be.
Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, we bring fresh eyes, careful attention to detail, and a genuine respect for your voice to every manuscript.
Our extensive experience, sharp editorial judgment, and meticulous eye for detail set us apart. With Starling, your manuscript is in good hands!
15+
years of expeience
11K+
projects completed
5-star
overall rating on Fiverr
Past editorial clients include:
“I was really blown away by how carefully you edited and proofread my manuscript. You worked with such precision that you spotted the gaps and even filled them in yourself. I'm so blessed to have found you. It is truly fascinating and motivating to work on this project when somebody sees the work the way I do.”
—N. Fischer, On the Edge but Not Alone
Signature Editing
US$0.025 per word
US$0.015 per word
Developmental Editing
In-depth editorial feedback on structure, pacing, and storytelling. Fiction only.
US$0.025 per word
The best of all worlds
Our combined copyedit and line edit, with targeted developmental feedback.
Final Proofreading
A meticulous final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
Look at the bigger picture
A final polish for a flawless manuscript
A Small Studio. A Higher Standard.
Great editing takes more than a sharp eye. It takes experience, judgment, and a genuine understanding of what makes writing work. And above all, it requires a deep respect for each author’s unique voice.
At Starling, we've developed a collaborative approach that combines the expertise of our elite handpicked editorial team with the personal oversight of our founder, who has completed more than 11,000 editing and proofreading projects.
The result is thoughtful, meticulous editing with multiple layers of quality control—and a real person who's accountable for your manuscript.
Because your book deserves more than a quick once-over.
NONFICTION BOOKS
We’ve worked on nonfiction books for tech founders, Grammy Award-winning musicians, major league athletes, photographers to the stars, and keynote speakers.
FICTION BOOKS
Our fiction editing clients have included bestselling YA fantasy novelists, cozy romance authors, compelling crime writers, supernatural thriller authors, and many more.
“Working with Robin on the final pass of my book was an incredible experience. As a non-native English writer, I needed an editor who could polish the grammar while understanding the soul of my frameworks. Robin delivered exactly that. She cleaned up inconsistencies, streamlined the formatting, and provided clear, actionable feedback. She is reliable, meticulous, and a true partner for any author. I couldn't be happier with the final clean manuscript.”
—Benoît Vancauwenberghe, The Gen Z Shift
Ready to edit your book?
Request a quote by clicking the link below. We can’t wait to hear from you!