Editing for Romance Writers

Perpetual Cardigan Press

Cozy, careful, story-first editing that helps your happily-ever-after land exactly the way you dreamed it would.

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Welcome

"Every manuscript deserves an editor who roots for the couple as much as you do."

Perpetual Cardigan Press is a boutique editing studio built specifically for romance authors. Whether you're polishing a slow-burn small-town romance or tightening the tension in a steamy series finale, I read as a genre lover first and an editor second, which means the swoony moments stay swoony, and the craft gets sharper without losing your voice.

Services

Editing Packages

Line Editing

Sentence-Level Polish

For manuscripts with a solid structure that need their prose tightened, voice sharpened, and rhythm refined line by line.

  • Full manuscript line-by-line edit for clarity, flow, and voice
  • Dialogue and pacing refinement for swoon-worthy chemistry
  • Consistency checks (POV, tense, timeline, continuity)
  • In-line comments explaining the reasoning behind every suggestion
  • One follow-up email exchange for questions after delivery
Developmental Editing

Big-Picture Story Support

For manuscripts that need structural feedback on pacing, character arcs, tension, and trope execution before line-level polish.

  • Full manuscript read with a detailed editorial letter
  • Romance arc and trope-specific feedback (tension, HEA payoff, chemistry beats)
  • Plot, pacing, and character arc analysis
  • Chapter-by-chapter margin notes
  • One 30-minute follow-up call to talk through revisions
How It Works

A Simple, Supportive Process

1

Inquire

Send your project details through the contact form below.

2

Sample Edit

Receive a short sample edit so you can feel out the fit.

3

Full Edit

Your manuscript gets a thorough, genre-aware edit.

4

Revision Support

Follow-up questions are always welcome after delivery.

Current Availability

I'm currently accepting new romance manuscripts for both line and developmental editing. Booking windows are limited to keep every project getting the attention it deserves, so reach out early if you have a deadline in mind.

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Kind Words

From Authors I've Worked With

Working together brought out the emotional beats I didn't even know were missing.

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The margin notes alone were worth the investment. My slow burn finally simmers.

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I finally trust my second act. Every note came from someone who clearly loves this genre.

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Let's Talk About Your Manuscript

Tell me a little about your project below and I'll follow up within two business days. Not sure which package fits? Mention that too, I'm happy to help you figure it out.