Feralis Press offers Line & Prose Editing for manuscripts that are structurally sound and approaching submission or publication. This service focuses on the craft of the language itself—refining how the story is told rather than what happens—while preserving the author’s voice, tone, and stylistic intent.
Line & Prose Editing is designed to enhance clarity, precision, and narrative impact without neutralizing the distinctiveness of the work. Particular care is taken to ensure that stylistic sharpness, emotional intensity, and tonal consistency are maintained throughout the manuscript.
Scope of Services
Line & Prose Editing may address, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Voice and Tone Refinement — Strengthening narrative voice and ensuring tonal consistency across scenes, chapters, and points of view.
- Language Precision and Economy — Tightening prose to eliminate redundancy, unnecessary filler, or imprecision while retaining stylistic character and authorial intent.
- Clarity and Readability — Improving sentence construction, paragraph flow, and transitions to ensure the narrative reads smoothly and intentionally.
- Rhythm and Pacing at the Sentence Level — Adjusting sentence length, structure, and cadence to enhance emotional impact, tension, and momentum.
- Stylistic Consistency — Identifying and resolving shifts in diction, register, or narrative distance that may disrupt immersion.
- Preservation of Tone and Edge — Maintaining the feral, atmospheric, or unsettling qualities of the work rather than softening or homogenizing the prose.
Intended Use
This service is appropriate for:
- Manuscripts in late-draft or pre-submission stages
- Authors preparing work for querying, publication, or final review
- Writers seeking to elevate prose without altering narrative structure
- Projects requiring stylistic refinement rather than developmental revision
The manuscript should be complete and structurally stable prior to line and prose editing.
Deliverables
Line & Prose Editing typically includes:
- Direct edits and suggestions within the manuscript
- Optional summary notes highlighting recurring stylistic patterns or recommendations
- Clear distinction between suggested revisions and authorial choice
Exclusions
This service does not include:
- Developmental or structural editing
- Substantive plot or character restructuring
- Proofreading for typographical or formatting errors
- Guaranteed publication or representation
Professional Standards
All edits are performed with respect for the author’s voice and creative ownership. Line & Prose Editing services are offered independently of Feralis Press’s acquisition process, and participation does not influence editorial or publishing decisions.