Short Fiction

Where small stories get seriously good attention. (Let’s make every word earn its place.)

Short fiction demands precision. In a limited word count, every sentence must contribute to atmosphere, character, tension, and movement.

I offer standalone editing for short stories, flash fiction, competition entries, and other concise prose projects, with editorial support tailored to the unique demands of compressed storytelling.

These pieces require a different editorial approach from full-length manuscripts – one that pays close attention to structure, rhythm, voice, clarity, and economy of language.

Whether you’re preparing work for submission, publication, or competition, I provide professional, detail-focused editing designed to strengthen every word on the page.

What You Get

The same careful editorial attention as my core services, adapted for shorter manuscripts and priced accordingly. Ideal for short stories, flash fiction, competition entries, literary magazine submissions, and anthology submissions.

My feedback may focus on:

  • Structure, pacing, and narrative clarity

  • Voice, tone, and stylistic consistency

  • Compression and language economy

  • Strengthening openings and endings

  • Characterisation and emotional impact

  • Line-level refinement for submission readiness

Pricing (Up to 5000 words)
Beta Reading – £60
Manuscript Critique – £120
Developmental Editing – £350
Combined Line and Copy Editing – £150
Proofreading – £100

Turnaround
2 weeks.

Manuscripts exceeding 5000 words fall within my standard manuscript pricing bands.

Ready to get that story shining?

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