Embers Igniting Editing
Begin with a Spark.
End with a Blaze.
We are an editing service whose goal is to partner with writers, to focus on the process of writing by helping authors improve their craft, and to foster and promote a community of writers who are seeking to refine their work.
Services
Foundational Edit
We read your story and provide a report analyzing its general strengths and areas for improvement regarding character, plot, style, language, etc.
Structural Edit
We edit the “story” of your manuscript. We edit for plot, character, setting, etc. All the things that make a story a story.
Line Edit
We edit the “language” of your manuscript. Language includes the various elements, such as writing style, syntax, point-of-view, grammar and spelling, etc. that you use to tell your story.
Proofread
We edit your completed manuscript for grammar and spelling only. We make sure you don’t break grammar rules, and if you do, that they’re broken skillfully and intentionally.
Free Sample Edit
We’ll provide a structural edit, line edit, or proofread of the first 1,000 words of works that are at least 30,000 words in length.
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The Writer’s Curse and Three Ways to Break It
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How to Find Time to Write
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The Power of Persistence Three Famous Authors Who Conquered Rejection By Madeleine Mozley “You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its […]
How to Format Your Manuscript
How to Format Your Manuscript Why Proper Formatting Matters and How to Get It Right By Melissa Burnham Do you need to format your manuscript? Yes! Even if you’re self-publishing? […]
"Working with the editors was an incredibly gratifying experience. Though we collaborated for a short non-fiction piece, every exchange grew me as a writer, whether it was due to insightful feedback or sincere encouragement. I highly recommend their services for any length of work."
~Jonathan B.
"Having worked with the Embers Igniting team on two separate projects, I have seen in action how they can take a story and make it sparkle and shine. They brought out elements in my short stories that needed attention, and then worked with me on correcting those areas. The entire process was creative and collaborative, and I always felt like they respected my heart and vision. I’m positive my stories are far better because of the attention and care the Embers Igniting team gave them."
~Mary Beth D.
"The copy editing notes that Embers Igniting gave to my story that they published in their literary magazine were incredibly insightful; they found logical inconsistencies that I'd consistently missed. The editors at Embers Igniting have a very sharp eye."
~Benjamin S.
“Embers Igniting helped make my middle-grade chapter book shine! They are brilliant professionals who understand and truly care about good storytelling. Their meticulous and constructive line editing and proofreading services truly made all the difference. And I now have a polished, publication-ready final draft to show for it!”
~Teko B.
“My experience with Embers Igniting was empowering from start to finish. Editor Melissa Blakely read my creative nonfiction manuscript with compassion and an exacting editorial gaze. She was generous with both praise and constructive criticism and gave me many concrete suggestions to improve my narrative arc and the overall impact of my book. With an eye for detail, Melissa's comments were spot-on, and she delivered her feedback promptly. I'd be proud to work with Embers Igniting again, and I hope to soon.”
~Kate M.