Gardy Learning Studio—Editorial Services
Every manuscript deserves clarity, care, and a thoughtful editorial partner. My services are designed to support you at every stage. Whether you need big‑picture guidance, sentence‑level refinement, or help bringing your ideas forward with confidence.
To ensure every project receives the attention it deserves, pricing is quoted after I’ve reviewed your manuscript and assessed its scope, structure, and needs. This allows me to provide an accurate, transparent estimate tailored to your draft and your goals.
My approach is intentionally boutique: you receive exactly what your manuscript needs, and nothing it doesn’t. Every engagement includes thoughtful consulting woven throughout the process, so you’re supported not just as a writer, but as a thinker shaping meaningful work. My goal is to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a partner who understands the depth of your ideas.
Core Editing Packages
1. Full Support Edit
Scope: Full developmental edit + full line edit + multiple calls + multiple passes
Description:
This is my most comprehensive level of editorial partnership. Full Support includes deep developmental editing (structure, flow, argument, clarity of ideas) and full line editing (sentence‑level refinement, tone, readability). Clients receive two coaching calls, a revision roadmap, a chapter matrix, and a voice audit. This package is designed to help authors shape the book and refine the writing, with iterative support and priority scheduling.
Best for:
Authors with a 100% completed manuscript who know their draft needs more than sentence-level polish before it's ready for publication.
This is the right fit when the manuscript still needs big-picture work—such as strengthening the structure, flow, argument, organization, or clarity of ideas— and the writing itself needs refinement for voice, tone, readability, and clarity.
Full Support is especially suited for authors who want a collaborative editorial partner through both stages of the process, with the opportunity to discuss developmental feedback, revise the manuscript, and then move into a full line edit.
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A big‑picture assessment that strengthens structure, flow, pacing, and clarity. I identify where ideas need expansion, tightening, or reorganization so the manuscript works cohesively from chapter to chapter. You’ll receive a clear, structured plan outlining the most important changes to make after the edit. You’ll know exactly where to focus your time to prepare for Pass 2.
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A sentence‑level refinement pass that improves clarity, rhythm, tone, and readability. I reshape sentences, smooth transitions, and elevate voice while preserving your style. This pass focuses on making the prose sound polished, confident, and easy for readers to follow.
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A mechanical consistency check using professional software to catch issues with spelling, hyphens, capitalization, and formatting before the final polish.
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One call after the edit to walk through revisions and one follow‑up call to support implementation, answer questions, and ensure you’re moving forward confidently.
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Your project receives priority placement in my calendar, ensuring faster turnaround and dedicated editing windows.
Full Support Edit Inclusion:
Typical timeline: Approximately 6–12 weeks. Your exact timeline will depend on manuscript length + complexity, your revision pace and my availability, and will be confirmed after your manuscript is reviewed.
My Process:
Pens-Off Review → Developmental Edit → Coaching Call → Author Revisions → Line Edit → Coaching Call → PerfectIt Polish → Final Manuscript
This package happens in stages, with a coaching call after each major editorial pass—one following the developmental edit and one following the line edit. A specific project timeline is provided after I receive your manuscript.
2. Guided Line Edit (Mid‑Tier)
Scope: Line edit + light developmental guidance
Description:
This package blends line editing with light developmental support. It strengthens clarity, flow, and readability while offering structural nudges where needed. Clients receive one coaching call and detailed in‑document guidance. This package refines a manuscript that already has a functional structure and a clear message.
Unlike the Full Support Edit, this package is designed for a manuscript that already has a functional structure and clear message. Rather than deep developmental work, the focus is on refining the writing for clarity, flow, readability, and engagement, with light structural guidance where needed.
Best for:
Authors with a 100% completed manuscript that already has a functional structure and clear message, but needs expert refinement before it's ready for publication.
This is the right fit when the manuscript doesn't require significant big-picture restructuring or reworking of the core ideas, but the writing needs refinement for clarity, flow, voice, tone, readability, and engagement.
The Guided Line Edit is especially suited for authors who need one comprehensive editorial pass with light developmental guidance along the way.
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A sentence‑level refinement pass that improves clarity, rhythm, tone, and readability. I reshape sentences, smooth transitions, and elevate voice while preserving your style. This pass focuses on making the prose sound polished, confident, and easy for readers to follow.
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Targeted, high‑level notes on structure, pacing, and clarity. I flag where ideas need tightening, expansion, or reordering, but without the deeper restructuring included in the Full Support package. You receive clear direction on how to strengthen the manuscript’s flow while maintaining your voice.
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A call after the edit to walk through revisions, clarify recommendations, and help you plan your next steps. This session ensures you understand the changes and feel confident moving forward.
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Margin notes throughout the manuscript explaining why changes were made and offering guidance for further revision. These comments help you learn from the edit and apply the same techniques in future drafts.
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A mechanical consistency check using professional software to catch issues with spelling, hyphens, capitalization, and formatting before the final polish.
Guided Line Edit (Mid‑Tier) Inclusion:
Typical timeline: Approximately 4–6 weeks. Your exact timeline will depend on manuscript length, complexity + my availability and will be confirmed after your manuscript is reviewed.
My Process:
Pens‑Off Review → Light Developmental Notes → Line Edit → Inline Coaching Comments → Coaching Call → PerfectIt Polish → Final Manuscript
This package provides focused sentence‑level refinement with light structural guidance, supported by one coaching call after the edit. You’ll receive clear inline comments to help you understand revisions and strengthen your next draft. A specific project timeline is provided after I receive your manuscript.
3. The Manuscript Review
Bonus: Partial credit applies toward the Full Support Edit.
Description:
This is a high‑level, supportive assessment of the manuscript. It includes a detailed editorial letter outlining strengths, opportunities, and clear next steps, plus a coaching call to talk through the revision plan. No edits are made in the document. This package helps authors gain clarity before investing in editing.
Best for:
Best for authors who want a clear, expert assessment of their manuscript before editing. This diagnostic review is ideal when you need high‑level insight into structure, message, and next steps so the editing process begins with focus and direction.
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I read your manuscript closely and intentionally to understand structure, clarity, pacing, and overall message without making changes to the text.
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I evaluate how the manuscript is working at the big‑picture level—organization, argument flow, chapter cohesion, voice consistency, and reader experience.
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You receive a detailed, actionable editorial letter outlining strengths, opportunities, and recommended next steps to prepare the manuscript for editing.
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We meet to walk through the editorial letter, clarify recommendations, and discuss your revision plan.
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A check‑in to discuss your progress, answer questions, and determine the best editing pathway once revisions are underway.
The Manuscript Review Inclusion:
Typical Timeline:
10–12 days + optional follow‑up call at 4 weeks.
My Process:
Pens‑Off Read → Structural & Clarity Assessment → Editorial Letter → Coaching Call → Optional Follow‑Up Call
This review gives you clear, expert guidance on what your manuscript needs next. You leave with a focused editorial letter, a coaching call to walk through your path forward, and an optional follow‑up to support your revision and next‑step decisions.
Add-ons
Available only to clients who book an editing package.
These add‑ons provide extra layers of support for authors who want their manuscript to move confidently from draft to polished, professional book. They are not offered as standalone services.
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A final human quality‑control pass that goes beyond PerfectIt. PerfectIt catches mechanical issues; this step catches reader‑experience issues — lingering typos, awkward phrasing, spacing glitches, punctuation drift, and small inconsistencies that only a human can see. It’s the last polish that makes the manuscript feel clean, cohesive, and ready for publishing or sharing.
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Time estimate: 6–12 hours depending on manuscript length and complexity.
Professional interior formatting for print and e‑book editions using Vellum.
I format your fully finalized manuscript into clean, consistent, reader‑friendly interior files. You receive polished print‑ready and digital exports without needing to navigate layout software yourself.
Author provides:
Final, edited manuscript (no changes will be made in Vellum)
Final chapter titles and headings
All front and back matter text (ready to paste)
Any images already sized and optimized for print and digital
Any special formatting instructions (if applicable)
This add‑on includes:
Interior layout only
Print‑ready PDF
EPUB and Kindle‑compatible files
Consistent styling (chapter openers, section breaks, typography)
Basic interior formatting checks (spacing, headings, alignment)
This add‑on does not include:
Cover design
Image editing or resizing
Creation of front/back matter
Uploading or platform setup (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.)
Marketing, promotion, or sales support
Revisions or manuscript changes inside Vellum
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Custom quote based on scope (Ghostwriting)
Collaborative rewriting of sections or chapters to strengthen clarity, voice, and impact.
For moments when a section needs more than editing, this add‑on provides ghostwriting‑level support while preserving your voice. You stay in control of your message; I help you express it with clarity and confidence.
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Consulting and Learning Design
I support organizations, authors, and learning teams in designing clear, purposeful, and accessible learning experiences. My consulting work blends editorial strategy, learning design, and global education expertise to help you strengthen your programs, clarify your content, and deliver meaningful learning at scale.
Whether you’re building a new course, refining an existing program, or planning a virtual exchange initiative, I offer structured, fixed‑cost packages that make it easy to get the support you need.
Service Packages
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A structured review of your existing course, module, or program with clear, actionable recommendations.
What’s included:
Analysis of course structure, flow, and learning objectives
Accessibility and clarity audit
Recommendations for improving engagement, pacing, and cognitive load
A written summary with prioritized next steps
Optional 30‑minute debrief call
Best for: Teams preparing to revise, relaunch, or scale a course.
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A focused consulting session to help you clarify goals, structure content, and plan next steps for online learning or virtual exchange programs.
What’s included:
Pre‑session intake questionnaire
2‑hour live strategy session
Guidance on structure, delivery, and learner experience
Recommendations for tools, platforms, and workflows
Follow‑up summary with a 30‑day action plan
Best for: Organizations launching or improving online courses, virtual exchanges, or author‑support learning experiences.
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Ongoing support for organizations that need consistent partnership rather than one‑off consulting.
What’s included:
Up to 6 hours/month of consulting
Course structure guidance
Review of lesson plans, modules, or scripts
Accessibility and clarity recommendations
Email support + one 60‑minute call per month
Best for: Teams building multi‑module programs or long‑term learning initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
I specialize in:
Course design & curriculum architecture
Online learning strategy
Virtual exchange program development
Author‑support learning experiences
Content clarity, accessibility, and editorial strategy
Program scaling and workflow design
If your organization needs a partner who can think strategically, design intentionally, and communicate clearly, I’d be glad to support you.
How to Get Started?
You can book a package directly or reach out for a brief conversation about your goals. Each service is designed to give you clarity, structure, and momentum — whether you’re refining a single course or building a full learning ecosystem.