Grammar, Punctuation, Syntax & Beyond 

"Read over your compositions, and where ever you meet with a passage

 which you think is particularly fine, strike it out." 

- Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1709-84, quoting a college tutor.

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How You Can Help Yourself

Trade Book Editorial Evaluation

You'll receive a thorough evaluation of your document and advice about any further revisions or editorial support your document might need. Learn more.

Editorial Support

Gentle Pen offers several levels of input, ranging from sole correction of syntax, grammar, punctuation to line editing, advice on plotting, dialogue, character development, scene structure and pacing. If you accept Gentle Pen's recommendations for further editorial support, then your payment for the evaluation will be credited toward your job.  Learn more.

Literary Coaching

Gentle Pen tailors its services to writers who require more coaching and guidance. It offers sessions of literary coaching guiding you through the revision of main developmental issues and mastery of techniques to strengthen your writing. Learn More.

The Final Once Over

Your masterpiece will receive one last thorough going over after all the revisions and line editing have been implemented. Your manuscript will be proofed thoroughly from beginning to end. The “Final Once Over” helps ensure that changes were made appropriately and consistently, and that no new errors were introduced into your final draft. Learn more.

Consultations

Gentle Pen offers expert advice to educate you about the book business and enables you to make the right choices along the road to publication. Learn More.