Raise your voice.

Cultivate story.

Quill & Bone Editing offers professional editing services for writers of speculative and historical fiction, as well as creative nonfiction.

My goal is help authors nagivate the sometimes unsexy space between the personal nature of craft vs. the commerical nature of creating a product someone will buy.

You can expect tactful yet straightforward constructive criticism that is meant to both challenge and empower you as a writer.

Work with me

Get a complimentary manuscript assessment.

The first step to booking an editing service with me is to fill out my intake questionnaire where you’ll answer questions about your project and goals.

This process allows me to gather essential information about your project and specific requirements, enabling me to assess whether my services align with your current needs. Based on your responses, I will prepare a tailored proposal outlining the scope of the project and provide a sample edit to give you a glimpse of my feedback style.

After you’ve had a chance to review the sample edit and proposal, you’ll let me know if you want to proceed, and we’ll take it from there!

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Services

Manuscript Critiques

$0.019/word

Get a bird’s eye assessment of your book’s big-picture story elements, such as worldbuilding, setting, plot, character development, pacing, theme, and more.

You’ll receive one round of feedback in the form of an editorial report.

Developmental Editing

$0.038/word

Get a deep-dive exploration into your book’s big-picture story elements, such as worldbuilding, setting, plot, character development, pacing, theme, scene structure, and more.

You’ll inline comments and suggestions, plus a detailed editorial report.

Copyediting

$0.029/word

Get a meticulous examination of your manuscript's language, grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.

You’ll receive one round of suggested revisions using Word’s “track changes” feature, a personalized style sheet, and a brief revision letter.

Line Editing

$0.036/word

Get a detailed examination of your manuscript's prose, paired with a copyedit. I'll help you refine the flow and rhythm of your sentences, enhance clarity and coherence, and polish the overall fluidity of your writing, as well as conduct a full copyedit.

You’ll receivesuggested revisions via Word’s “track changes” feature along with in-line comments with feedback meant to strengthen your craft, a personalized style sheet, and a brief revision letter.

First Three Chapters Critique

$0.019/word

Get a bird’s eye assessment of your first three chapters in the style of a manuscript critique. This will help you gauge the impact of your book’s hook as well as pinpoint other big-picture story elements that potentially need to be considered during revisions or writing.

You’ll receive one round of feedback in the form of an editorial report.

Outline Critique

$0.019/word

Get an assessment of your book’s outline. I’ll carefully review your document to assess your story’s overall structure with a focus on plot and character development.

You will receive one round of feedback in the form of a revision letter that discusses my findings and suggestions for going forward.

About me

Hi, I’m Quinn.

I believe a book can be deeply personal, creatively fulfilling, and fun to write... and still be a product you take seriously because you want people to buy it & read it.

That's where I come in.

I help professional authors bring their creative visions to life without losing the spark that made them want to write in the first place, while keeping the end goal in sight: your book in print, on someone else's shelf.

My goal is to help authors navigate the sometimes unsexy space between the personal nature of craft and the commercial nature of publishing a book that will end up on someone’s shelf.

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What others are saying

  • “Quinn is honest, reliable and thorough with her work and there is no one else I can imagine working with on my books. An absolute dream to work with.”

    A.P Beswick, author of the Levanthria series

  • “I don't know what sort of power [Quinn] has, but it is absolutely incredible the way she can dive into the heart of your story and make it shine. It will be the best thing you ever did for your novel.”

    Emmie Hamilton, author of The Destined series

  • "Quinn of Quill and Bone Editing was a fantastic choice for editing my project . . . You may be the architect of imaginative worlds, but Quinn provides the blueprint, helping you build an effective and memorable story."

    Kale Lawrence, author of The Magi Menagerie.

  • “Quinn with Quill & Bone was the absolute perfect fit for me and my manuscript. She provided incredibly detailed feedback on my story, plot, characters, and world . . . Having impartial feedback is invaluable, but helpful, encouraging impartial feedback? A gift from the writing gods.”

    Kate Argus, author of The Wyndshaper

  • “There were some underlying feelings in my mind as I was writing, and Quinn was able to put my feelings into words . . . Quinn provided outside eyes and actionable ways to make me feel better about this story.”

    Jesse Eche

  • “Quinn was such a pleasure to work with. I didn’t know what to expect never having done professional editing before. The feedback was really positive, specific, and ultimately useful in making my manuscript better. Quinn was sensitive and the report was thorough, providing really practical suggestions for moving forward. I would definitely recommend, my expectations were totally exceeded.”

    Ashley

  • “Quinn provides excellent feedback. She really went above and beyond and I appreciate her thorough analysis. I feel that she actually engaged with the story and as such was able to give me information to make the work better, which is what I was looking for. I will definitely seek to rehire her for future projects.”

    Lauren

  • “Quinn is lovely to work with! She submitted the work on time (even though it was a quick turnaround time), provided a very thoughtful review of the book, and presented all her suggestions in an organized and detailed format. Would be happy to work with her in the future.”

    Jenisa

  • "Working with Quinn isn’t just a one-way street of an editor providing feedback; it’s an open collaboration between an author and editor. Her developmental editing process is a multi-layered approach where she provides two passes of thorough feedback. Her feedback was constructive as it not only pointed out what needed to be reworked but also focused on the manuscript’s strengths and what worked well. My manuscript is much stronger after working with her."

    Amanda Headlee

  • "Quinn is an incredible editor! She is easy to work with and helped me build upon my skills as a writer. I would undoubtedly work with her again, and recommend her to anyone!"

    Jason

Projects I’ve worked on

  • Chosen to Fall, by Emmie Hamilton

  • Fated to Burn, by Emmie Hamilton

  • A Forest of Vanity and Valour, by A.P Beswick

  • A Sea of Sorrow and Scorn, by A.P Beswick

  • The Magi Menagerie, by Kale Lawrence

  • The Wyndshaper, by Kate Argus

  • Blood Bound, by Selina Fenech

  • The Cosmic Principle, by Abby R. Laughlin

  • Darkness Unknown, by Selina Fenech

  • Shadows Awoken, by Selina Fenech

  • A Kingdom of Courage and Cruelty, by A.P Beswick

  • A Stone of Destiny and Despair, by A.P Beswick

  • A House of Powder and Plot, by A.P Beswick

  • A Frost of Fear and Fortitude, by A.P Beswick

  • Everdark Cursed, by Selina Fenech

  • A Loch of Grace and Greed, by A.P Beswick

  • The Snow Queen's Daughter, by Serene Conneeley

  • A War of Chaos and Fury, Part 1, by A.P Beswick

  • A War of Chaos and Fury, Part 2, by A.P Beswick

  • The Ballad of the Borag-I, by A.P Beswick

  • A Frost of Death and Deceit, by A.P Beswick

  • A Heart of Secrets and Shadows, by A.P Beswick and Cara Clare

  • Not From Round Here: A Memoir of a Soft Southerner Up North, by Bradley Chermside

  • Spirit Beasts Awakening, by A.P Beswick

  • Spirit Beasts Unleashed, by A.P Beswick

  • The Jester, by Alexis Brooke

  • The Fae Lord, by Alexis Brooke

  • The Harlequin, by Alexis Brooke

  • When Stars Become Shadows, by Emmie Hamilton

  • This is How a Villain is Made, by Amanda Headlee

  • Wing Weaver (Aviara Academy Book 1), by A.P Beswick

  • Forsaken Echoes (Aviara Academy Book 2), by A.P Beswick

  • Vaianaut: Book 2 of the Vai Trilogy, by V. Casa

  • Vai: Book 3 of the Vai Trilogy, by V. Casa

  • Chaos Blade: Rebirth: A LitRPG Adventure, by A.P Beswick

  • Chaos Blade Crucible, by A.P Beswick

  • An Element of Magic: Book 1 of the Elemental Series, by Fran Fullerton

  • An Element Beyond: Book 2 of the Elemental Series, by Fran Fullerton

  • Curse of Midnight, by Amelia Ives