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
Choose between a developmental evaluation and a full developmental edit.
Option 1
Developmental Evaluation
What You'll Get:
Depending on the project's needs, I'll suggest edits to plot, structure, 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 inside the editorial report
Comes with a 60-minute post-edit video conferencing chat
Partial edits are available as a low budget option
Rate: 0.014 US$ / word
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. We agree on a deadline 3-6 weeks in the future, depending on the project's length and complexity. Then we sign on it, and I get to work.
Option 2
Full Developmental Edit
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 within the editorial report
Includes in-manuscript comments (this is how the service differs from a developmental evaluation)
Comes with a 60-minute post-edit video conferencing chat
Partial edits are available as a low budget option
Rate: 0.023 US$ / word
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.
Line Edit
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
0.023 US$ / word
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. This is when I can offer you a sample edit 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.
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 (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced courses) by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Currently pursuing a MA Degree in English Studies, with a focus on fiction
Experience reading for literary journals and writing competitions
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)
Contact form
Privacy policy
1. Who am I?
I, Ioana Mirodonie ("Ioana", "we"), am a freelancer registered in Romania. I offer editing and coaching services to fiction writers. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect the information you give me.Webiste: editiorial.ioanawrites.com
2. Information I collect?
I collect your name, email address, details pertaining to your inquiry (e.g. word count, the nature of the project, etc), and the names of the services you are interested in purchasing. This information will be collected upon filling the Contact form.Upon continued communication, I will collect more information: communications you send me, including any information you share with me in your email, and your approximate address to include in the contract and invoices.
3. How I use your information?
I use this information to:
To contact you in response to your inquiry
To follow up with you and offer additional information or to ask for assistance
To fill in the contract
To book meetings
For my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you)
4. Whom do I share this information with?
No one, unless my business is elected for an audit, in which case I will share it with those people.If applicable, I will request your written consent to publish your testimonial on my website or to add an editorial letter to my portfolio.
5. Cookies
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6. Third-party services
I use the following third-party services which may process your data:
Carrd - to collect and send data via a form, as well as for website hosting
Google - for email communication
DocuSeal - to upload contracts that will be digitally signed
Dropbox - to store documents
Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies.
7. Your rights:
You have the right to:
Access the personal information I hold about you
Request that I correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data (though contracts, invoices, and deliverables will be kept as proof of legal work in case of an audit)
8. Changes to this policy:
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of my website and services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this policy or wish to request the deletion of your personal data, you may use the contact form to let me know.