General Nonfiction Authors
Specialized editorial services for nonfiction authors across genres.
Shape Your Ideas into Impactful Prose
Whether you’re exploring a timely issue, sharing deep expertise, or telling a true story that deserves to be heard, Flatpage can help bring clarity, structure, and polish to your work as a nonfiction author. We specialize in nonfiction editing support for authors writing across genres, from memoir and cultural criticism to creative nonfiction, essays, and academic crossover books.
Writing nonfiction demands more than just research or insight—it requires a compelling narrative voice, coherent structure, and careful attention to language. Many authors struggle to refine early drafts, find the right tone, or develop a manuscript that meets professional publishing standards. That’s where our editors come in.
At Flatpage, we work closely with authors to shape and strengthen their work at every stage of the writing process. We help clarify complex ideas, refine arguments, and craft prose that resonates with readers whether you’re pitching an agent, submitting a manuscript to a publisher, or preparing to self-publish.
Our editors have extensive backgrounds in journalism, academia, creative writing, and publishing. We’ve helped debut authors, established writers, and subject-matter experts sharpen their voice and realize their vision. With Flatpage, you get more than just proofreading—you gain a collaborative partner committed to helping you tell your story with precision and power.
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Coaching
Coaching offers individualized support for nonfiction authors at any stage of the writing process. Whether you’re developing a new project, revising a manuscript, or navigating agent queries, we offer personalized feedback and strategic advice tailored to your goals. Coaching sessions may also include portfolio or project reviews that will help you strengthen your body of work and move your publishing career forward with confidence.
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Developmental Editing
Developmental editing helps shape the foundation and structure of your manuscript. Whether you’re writing a memoir, a collection of essays, a narrative nonfiction book, or a work of cultural criticism, our editors work with you to clarify your big ideas, strengthen your storytelling arc, and organize your material for maximum impact. We collaborate with you early in the writing process to help bring coherence, depth, and focus to your project.
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Line Editing
Line editing focuses on refining your language for maximum clarity, flow, and reader engagement. Our editors are experienced writers and editors who can help you improve word choice, adjust tone for your intended audience, streamline sentence structure, and enhance the rhythm of your prose.
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Copyediting
Copyediting addresses the mechanics of your manuscript, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency. We ensure your work conforms to the appropriate style guide (such as the Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, or publisher-specific guidelines) and that your text is free of distracting errors. Whether you’re finalizing a manuscript for agent submission or preparing essays for online or print publication, we help you present your work professionally.
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Proofreading
Proofreading is the final stage of the editorial process and focuses on minor corrections after layout and typesetting. By the time you’re ready for proofreading, your manuscript should have already undergone developmental editing and copyediting. This service ensures that typos, formatting inconsistencies, and small errors are caught before you submit your work for publication, helping you deliver a polished final product.
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Indexing
Indexing creates a back-of-book index that helps readers navigate nonfiction manuscripts, including longform journalism collections, cultural histories, and academic crossover books. A well-crafted index enhances the usability, professionalism, and reader-friendliness of your final publication. We collaborate with you to create an organized, intuitive index that reflects the key themes and subjects of your work.
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Big ideas, clearly written.
Pricing
Minimum project budget $100
Coaching
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Indexing
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