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Editing
that strengthens your story
without
losing your voice.
We work with fiction authors to refine
structure, sharpen prose, and elevate emotional
impact—while preserving the author’s unique voice.
At Swish Design & Editing, we support both
indie and traditionally published authors in
developing manuscripts that are clear, compelling,
and publication-ready.
Our focus is on thoughtful, detailed editorial
work that helps stories reach their full
potential.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Indie authors developing their first or later
manuscripts
Traditionally published authors refining new work
Writers preparing for submission or publication
EDITING SERVICES
Line Editing
Refines prose at sentence level—clarity, flow,
tone, repetition, dialogue, and voice consistency.
Copy Editing
Addresses grammar, spelling, punctuation,
consistency, and technical accuracy.
Proofreading
Final-stage review to catch remaining
typographical and formatting issues before
publication.
Manuscript Packages
Combined editing options for authors seeking full
manuscript development through to final polish.
OUR APPROACH
We aim to provide clear, actionable feedback that
strengthens your manuscript without overriding
your voice.
Every project is treated individually, with
attention to detail and respect for the author’s
intent.
EDITORIAL TEAM
Your manuscript is handled by experienced editors,
including:
Kaylene Osborn (Chief Editor*)
Nicki Kuzn (Editor)
Katie Lowe (Editor)
Lisa Edwards (Editor*)
Each project is matched with the most suitable
editor based on genre and manuscript needs.
PROCESS
Initial
enquiry
Manuscript review or sample assessment
Quote and timeline provided
Editing begins with tracked changes in MS Word
Return of edited manuscript + feedback
Optional clarification follow-up
AVAILABILITY
We take on a limited number of projects at a time
to ensure quality and attention to detail.
Please enquire
for current availability.
PRICING NOTE
Pricing is based on manuscript length, editing
type, and level of intervention required.
A detailed quote is provided before work begins.
Please enquire
here for our pricing policy.
POLICIES
Full terms are provided upon enquiry.
We require:
A deposit prior to commencement
Manuscripts submitted in MS Word with tracked
changes enabled
Payment upon completion of editing and before
proofreading
Rush projects may be accommodated where possible
but attract a 30% additional fee.
Under
10K words require a $150AUD fee regardless of word
count.
Manuscripts
over 100K attract a 0.0020/w additional fee for
each service.
All
invoices are sent using PayPal unless other
arrangements are made.
We
recommend allowing sufficient time before
publication to ensure a complete editing process.
BOOK
EDITING GUIDELINES
The
Chicago Manual of Style is used for US English.
Swish Design and Editing has their own Style
Sheet which is used in conjunction with CMOS for
various styles that need consistent use.
The
Merriam-Webster dictionary is used for US
English.
The Oxford dictionary is used for UK English.
CONTACT
We welcome enquiries via email
or Facebook.
If you’d like to discuss your manuscript, please
get in touch.
More information can
be found in our Terms
of Service Agreement.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
No amount of errors is
acceptable, period. However, no matter how much
we strive for that perfect manuscript,
unfortunately perfection is not obtainable.
For editing a 95
percent accuracy rate makes a respectable
benchmark, according to several experts cited in
a well-documented discussion of editorial error
rates. So 100,000 words at 95% error rate leaves
around 95 errors in a book.
Professional
proofreaders will tell you that proofreading
that leaves a book with about 3 typos per 10,000
words is acceptable.
Swish Terms of
Service Agreement
Please click here to read our
Terms of Service Agreement.
This
agreement must be agreed to before any
work can commence.
*Chief
Editor (Kaylene Osborn) provides one edit
round.
(Lisa) provides one edit round.
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