Developmental & Line Editor
Ioana Mirodonie
I provide high end editing services for fiction authors in pursuit of excellence, education, and encouragement. I know you're holding on to your work with a tight grip, and I make it my aim to protect your vision.
Developmental Edit
Big picture improvements to plot, character development, setting, pacing, and craft. This is the first stop in the editing journey.
Line Edit
Enhance and understand the most important feature of your writing—your voice. Sentence level editing for rhythm, emotion, pacing, tension, and more.
About Me
I am a fiction editor trained by the Editorial Freelancers Association, eager to collaborate on speculative works, contemporary fiction, and genre-blending projects.
Developmental Edit
0.025 US$ / word
Uncover your manuscript's true potential with guidance from an industry specialist.
What You'll Get:
Depending on the project's needs, I'll suggest edits to plot, pacing, character development, setting, theme, and craft
I'll highlight critical issues and show you how to fix them while staying true to your vision
You'll receive detailed explanations and examples
Includes an editorial report
Includes in-manuscript comments
Comes with a 60-minute post-edit video conferencing chat
Partial edits available are available low budget option
How It Works:
You reach out using the contact form, and I get back to you as soon as possible. We schedule a discovery call—free, no strings attached—to determine if I'm the right fit for your story. After that, I request a few chapters to make one final assessment before we commit. If the manuscript is ready for a developmental edit, we sign on it, and I get to work. We'll agree on a deadline 3-6 weeks in the future, depending on the project's length and complexity.
Rate: 0.025 US$ / word
Line Edit
0.023 US$ / word
Enhance and understand the most important feature of your writing—your voice.
What You'll Get:
Sentence level edits for rhythm, flow, emotion, pacing, tension, and mood
Suggestions tailored to the market expectations of your genre
Edits backed by clear reasoning and explanations
You'll learn tips that will strengthen your future writing
As the author, you review each change done to the manuscript and have final authority over your art
This service is ideal following a developmental edit
Does not include copyediting
Free samples are available for up to 1000 words
How It Works:
Ideally, you're here after a developmental edit provided by me, or a different editor. Here's what to do: you reach out using the contact form, and I get back to you as soon as possible. We schedule a discovery call—free, no strings attached—to determine if I'm the right fit for your story. After that, I request a few chapters to asses if the manuscript is ready for a line edit. At this point, you can request a free sample to see how my style layers on top of your artistry. If we're both happy, we sign a contract, and I get to work. We'll agree on a deadline 3-6 weeks in the future, depending on the project's length and complexity.
Rate: 0.023 US$ / word
About me & Credentials
Professional Editing Training & Coursework
Developmental Editing of Fiction (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced courses) by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Line Editing of Commercial Fiction (Intermediate and Advanced courses) by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Currently pursuing a MA Degree in English Studies, with a focus on fiction
About Me
I've been fascinated by creative writing for over 7 years, dedicating myself to gaining a deep understanding of fiction craft.My only party trick is casually telling people who know me as an artsy person that I have an engineering diploma. I used to work in software development until I could no longer stand it and took a leap to pursue my actual interests. Luckily, most skills inform each other, and my problem solving abilities seem to have carried over to fiction.I take great pride in reading widely and staying curious. Among my favorite reads are speculative works, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, and genre-blending books.
Read My Published work
Client Testimonials
The insights into the writing were well thought out, honest, and well articulated. I found Ioana's feedback on how characters acted and what decisions they made valuable and revealed potential interpretations I had not considered. Feedback on the plot was focused on refining details and helping hone the piece's thematic core. I found this very helpful on finding the core of the story and focusing giving it depth, with Ioana's editing package being very clear on what worked and what did not. Lovely and helpful personality, and very skilled and knowledgeable with craft.
— A. S. Ferguson (fantasy author)The developmental edit was great. I have learned what the story's strengths and weakness are and how to change them.
— V.E. Naomi (YA author)