welcome
stephanie cross
let’s craft your story together
about
Welcome to my little corner of the publishing world. I’m Stephanie, editor, writing coach, and firm believer in the power of stories.
Every writer needs a good editor on their side. Whether you’re a newbie or veteran author, a nonfiction or fiction storyteller, or a leader in a business or non-profit, I’m here to help you fine-tune your message into powerful, purposeful content that’s true to your voice.
While I’m a champion of the Oxford comma, I’m not just here to fix your punctuation. I’m here to guide you through the process from the first tiny seed of an idea to a polished manuscript or message.
I work with publishers, non-profits, indie authors, and anyone who believes words matter. If you’re looking for someone who’s part editor, part encourager, and fully committed to making your work the best it can be—I’m your person.
Let’s craft your story together.
services overview
developmental editing
Focus: big picture edit of theme, structure, plot, pacing, character arcs, and flow
Included: marginal comments on the manuscript, editorial note that explains specific changes
line editing
Focus: line-by-line edit of sentence-level details like sentence structure, word choice, and grammar
Included: Microsoft Word document with tracked changes, a clean copy of the edited manuscript, style sheet to help you keep your content consistent
proofreading
Focus: noting glaring errors in the designed manuscript
Included: PDF of the finalized manuscript with highlights and comments
coaching
Phone calls and emails to help you meet goals for your work-in-progress (WIP) or to help you grow your writing process
consulting
Reading your manuscript through a specific lens to provide clarity on how your book might be viewed by certain types of readers
connect with me
Are you looking to take your story to the next level? Do you have questions about how to get started with telling your story? Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
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