Looking for a book editor?
I'm here to help you publish your manuscript with confidence.
Not sure what editors do? Keep reading to learn more.
What coaches + editors do
In addition to author/book coaches, different editors focus on specifics aspects of your book. The three primary types of editors include a developmental editor, who can help with manuscript evaluations; a line editor, sometimes called a copyeditor; and a proofreader, who checks for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
"I was nervous going to into the editing process for the first time. That worry was not necessary. Erin really got my voice and my characters and enhanced both with her edits. She did so much more than fix my grammar. And the grammar changes she did make, she did in a way that taught me how to do it myself the next time. Erin helped make sense of scenes that needed reorganization. She was never pushy, and her notes and suggestions were perfectly in line with what I wanted my story to be."
Michelle Summers
Author of The Chosen One, My Ass!
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Results, services, and estimated cost
NEXT STEPS
All you need to do to get started is book a free 30-minute discovery call with me to see if we're a good match—whether that's for coaching, editing services, or both.
During the call, I'll learn more about what you're looking for and share how I can help.
RESERVE MY EDITING SERVICES
For developmental or line edits, an editor's schedule can fill up quickly, leaving you scrambling for options. So book that discovery call sooner than later to get on my calendar.
After that call, you can reserve my time by submitting a nonrefundable deposit ranging from $50 to $100, which I subtract from the total project fee.
EDITING SERVICES
GENERAL RATE
My rates align with the Editorial Freelancers Association. Please contact me so I can send you a customized quote.
"I’ve been writing professionally for almost 20 years now, so I’ve worked with a variety of editors over the years. Erin is one of the BEST! She offers a truly professional edit by going through each and every line of my manuscript. She asks tough questions, understands the reader’s perspective, and catches phrases that could easily be interpreted differently from how I intended them. Erin’s understanding of grammar and the particulars of applying CMOS to fiction adds a level of expertise I’ve not found in anyone else. Any writer looking to elevate their skills and produce top-notch books would benefit from collaborating with her."
maria secoy
Author of the Twisted Willow series
My Mission and Core Values
Compassion
Imposter syndrome and other life challenges are real, and I'm here to help you move forward and reach your next goal with compassion and understanding.
Honesty
I might not tell you what you want to hear, but my feedback will always be honest and delivered with explanations so you can make informed decisions.
Encouragement
You can write and publish your book. No matter what lies ahead, we'll face it together—because your goals are valid. You are worth seeing this through.
Collaboration
You never have to fear I'll tell you how to write your story. When I offer feedback, I first identify your goal and then explain what's helping, what's distracting from that goal, and why.
Sustainability
I'm always teaching my clients new skills and techniques they can implement themselves next time. The goal is to set you up for success so you can confidently do this on your own going forward.
Accountability
How many memes have you seen about writers dreaming of writing but getting distracted by something else? Accountability is crucial to helping us show up for ourselves.
"I’ve worked with Erin both for line and developmental editing on several books and find her approach, taking time to understand the nature and content of a book and its target audience, takes her editing and my prose to a higher level. Her technical skills in both Chicago and Oxford styles are exemplary, as is her professionalism in keeping the writer informed."
EDWARD GREEN
Author of Meeting Him: Ella Jane Part One
Some of my clients' books
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Erin P.T. Canning has worked for 20 years as an editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.
She always planned to write a book, but life had a tendency to distract her. After dedicating six years of her life to motherhood and discovering her ADHD, she started writing again, even though she feared her writing skills had atrophied.
After letting go of her perfectionism, Erin finally finished her own shitty first draft and released her fantasy romance novel, Ruins and Redemption, in 2023. Her current role as a podcaster and book coach enables her to help writers pursue their author dreams.
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