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How we help refine your story
Clarify your voice
Express your story authentically and powerfully.
Improve Readability
Smooth transitions, engaging pacing, and clean structure.
Organize Content
Shape letters, journal entries, historical information, and photos.
Polish Language
Ensure your language honours the legacy you wish to leave
Types of Editing
Structural Editing
Improve the structure and organization of your memoir or family story manuscript.
Copyediting
Correct grammar, consistency, and formatting to prepare your book for publishing.
Stylistic Editing
Enhance the voice, tone, and flow of your personal story or memoir.
Proofreading
Final review to catch typos and ensure your manuscript is ready for printing or sharing.
As our clients put it...
My editor's comments were helpful - comments in particular about one key part of my story helped me transform the writing. Thank you!
NextGen Story client
The process of editing helped me see things that I would not have otherwise noticed. At times the editor's comments helped me see that I was being too hard on myself. In many ways the editing process was a part of the healing journey.
NextGen Story client
Question: I am feeling nervous about sharing my book - what if it is not good enough?
Answer: NextGen Story memoir and legacy book editing services provide an empathetic, experienced "second eye" reading your work. We provide supportive, constructive suggestions to improve your manuscript.
Question: How much does editing cost?
Answer: Editing is priced by word count and by type of editing; costs range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Please contact us for a free, no commitment consultation to learn more about editing services in general.
Question: I am a fairly good writer, and I know basic grammar - do I need an editor?
Answer: Even the best, most experienced authors rely on excellent editors. Your work will be more clear, readable, organized, and polished as a result of our editing support.