Your story is ready — but is it ready for readers?
I help indie authors and small presses polish their manuscripts with editing that’s precise, collaborative, and true to your voice.
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Editing that keeps your voice—and strengthens your story.
Every manuscript has its own heartbeat. My job is to help yours stand out for all the right reasons—with clear, consistent, and collaborative editing that respects your style.
I’m Telani Lasoleille, a copyeditor working with indie authors, self-publishers, and small presses who want professional editing that’s approachable, affordable, and precise. Whether you’re writing a fast-paced thriller, a character-driven mystery, or an academic paper in animal behavior sciences, I’ll help you prepare it for readers, reviewers, or publication.
Polish your manuscript without losing your unique style. I edit thrillers, mysteries, YA, horror, fantasy, and more — focusing on flow, clarity, and reader engagement.
Specialized editing for theses, dissertations, and journal articles in animal behavior and applied animal sciences — with scientific accuracy and plain-language clarity.
Catch every last typo, formatting glitch, and inconsistency before you submit or publish.
- Affordable, transparent pricing
- Payment plan options for flexibility
- Supportive, author-first editing style
- University-level training in copyediting + background in animal behavioral science
- No-obligation 1,000-word sample edit for fiction and animal behavioral sciences manuscripts so you can test the fit before committing
Step 1: Complete a short questionnaire about your manuscript.
Step 2: Agree upon scope of work, timeline, and rate, sign a contract and pay a deposit.
Step 3: Send your manuscript (or an excerpt) along with your goals.
Step 4: Receive clear feedback, tailored to your genre and audience.
Step 5: Work together to refine your manuscript, keeping your voice intact.
Not sure if we’re the right match? I offer a free, no-obligation 1,000-word sample edit so you can see my approach before making a decision.
Precision editing for high-stakes, page-turning stories.
Clarity and continuity for crime fiction, detective stories, and whodunits.
Editing that keeps the voice authentic while refining structure and pacing.
Sharpen the suspense without losing the heart of your scares.
Polish your worldbuilding, pacing, and character arcs while preserving your vision.
Ensure logic, consistency, and tight pacing for detective and procedural stories.
Precise Syntax specializes in fiction and animal behavior science manuscripts.
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