"You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what's burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke." — Arthur Plotnik

Affordable editing
for indie authors

Editing is expensive, and we get it. Two Girls. One Book. Editing is dedicated to providing indie authors with affordable editing options. We understand that every situation is unique, so we strive to meet everyone's budget constraints within reason.

Because indie authoring is hard, we offer affordable pricing and lower price points for repeat clients. We also consider payment plans and budget constraints on a case-by-case basis.

We provide a free chapter edit and can provide editing samples upon request.
To secure a job, we request a writing sample and a 50% deposit.
We are currently only accepting manuscripts from the romance genre, including contemporary, paranormal, horror, thriller, mystery, romantasy, and every sub-genre in between. Open and closed door romances are welcome.
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Our editing services

01

Developmental Editing

The most in-depth and comprehensive edit. We take a deep dive into your story arc, character development, plot, setting, flow, consistency, and clarity. We normally perform two rounds of edits.

⏱ 2–3 weeks per round
02

Line Editing

Checks tone, style, and consistency in your manuscript. We work on honing sentence structure and developing mood — giving your story a coherent and consistent voice throughout.

⏱ 10-day turnaround
03

Copy Editing

A focused edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Perfect for manuscripts that are polished in story and style but need a final professional pass before publication.

⏱ 10-day turnaround

About the editors

Sara

Sara

An experienced writer and editor with more than fifteen years in the field. Sara has worked as a journalist, communications specialist, and copy editor. She holds a BA in English, journalism, and technical writing, and an MA in English specializing in composition and rhetoric.

Laura

Laura

Laura holds a BA in English and journalism and has publications in numerous newspapers and magazines. She worked in the Writing Lab throughout college and served as assistant editor for TEMPO, Coastal Carolina University's student-led magazine.

Sara and Laura are frequent alpha and beta readers for a variety of romance authors and are avid romance readers. Having two book editors provides a broad range of perspectives, reduces biases, improves the overall quality of the manuscript, and can lead to a more efficient and creative editing process.

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Let's work together

Fill out the form below and be as specific as possible so we can understand your needs. Once we establish a timeline and agree on payment, we'll send you an intro email detailing what to expect.