“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
Editing Services
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in more than 15 years of editing professionally, it’s that good editing is nearly impossible to find. I’ve worked with countless authors who’ve gotten burned by bad editing. It’s understandable; there are so many individual service providers out there that it’s impossible to choose who might be the right fit, or to even know what good editing looks like.
That’s why, at Starling Publishing, I’ve worked hard to make high-quality editing both affordable and accessible, drawing on lessons from more than 11,000 client projects to create my own approach that ensures every author gets the attention to detail and care they deserve. Working with an editor is, by nature, an act of trust. I built my reputation providing high-quality editing services on the freelancing platform Fiverr for more than a decade, and authors know they can trust not only my personal skill set but my discernment, care, and commitment to their manuscript’s success.
Why Choose Starling as Your Book Editor?
There’s an archaic model of publishing that sticks stubbornly to old structures. That’s not us. We take a unique studio approach that ensures you get the personal accountability of an expert editor and the combined skill sets of a small-but-mighty handpicked team of pro editors with multiple layers of oversight. We are more than the sum of our parts, and accordingly, authors receive higher-quality edits and multiple layers of specialized expertise that act as a failsafe on every manuscript. We are 100% founder-led (that’s me!), and I really do have my hands on every part of the work—including your manuscript.
Who We Work With
Final Proofreading and Starling Signature Editing are integral parts of our Starling Publishing Process and are included in every complete end-to-end publishing package, while Full Developmental Editing is available as an add-on for fiction manuscripts.
That said, our editorial services are available to all authors. Whether you’re looking for copyediting and line editing (our Starling Signature Edit) or a final proofread on your already edited manuscript, we are here to help!
Editorial Clients Have Included
Editing Services
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Looking for a final polish on your manuscript? When proofreading, we focus on correcting technical errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, catching typos or missed words, and flagging any potential issues prior to publishing.
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A combined copyedit and line edit with targeted developmental feedback where it’s needed most. Includes edits for clarity, conciseness, readability, consistency, and more. Our goal? To create the best version of your book through subtle, strategic, and thoughtful edits that preserve your voice.
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Currently available for fiction only.
Extensive feedback on big-picture issues such as plot, pacing, characters, dialogue, and more, with actionable suggestions to guide your rewrites.
Wondering what we can do for your manuscript?
Send us a message including your genre, word count, and any special requirements, and we’ll get back to you quickly with a quote and timeline.
“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
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.
Ready to edit your book?
The first step is getting in touch. Send us a message to get the conversation started. We can’t wait to hear from you!