Beacon Editing

Substantive, fiction

A substantive edit tackles big-picture issues. It provides paragraph- and scene-level suggestions, pointing out areas for improvement to smooth the flow and construction of ideas and information.

It includes:

  • Characterization
  • Plot development
  • Setting
  • Pacing
  • Genre considerations
  • Overall assessment of the story

Line Editing, fiction

A line edit examines the manuscript on a word and sentence level. The focus is on strengthening the language and style of the text to make a good story shine.

It will:

  • Tighten your writing
  • Strengthen your word choice
  • Improve clarity and flow
  • Eliminate clichés, jargon, and overused words

Copyediting, fiction

A copyedit delves into small-picture issues. It can be light, moderate, or heavy depending on the author and manuscript. Aside from correcting spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation, it can look at:

  • Continuity
  • Consistency
  • Tenses
  • Redundancies
  • Clarity
  • Word choice
  • Tone/voice
  • Point-of-view

Genre Specialties

Other genres accepted. Specialties include:

  • Mystery
  • Suspense/Thriller
  • Romance

I do not edit erotica or horror.

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Testimonials

Jaime Jo Wright
Multi-published, award-winning author

Elizabeth Olmedo has become my go-to editor as I work through full and intense story edits. From helping me refine the story, to making sure my sentences are tight and grammatically correct, the investment in her services is well worth it. They say “every story is only as good as its writer”, but I like to add, “and made even better by a quality editor”. That is Elizabeth Olmedo.

Kendall Hoxsey
Author

I met Eli through a writing class back in January 2022. From that moment on I’ve followed her reviews and the keen eye she shows for the novels she endorses with word choice, tension building, and overall enjoyable reads.
When she said she was ready to accept manuscripts for editing I jumped at the chance to work with her! She treats each and every client with the highest priority, whether they are an indie writer or a publishing house’s main author.
She’s already got a following of very well established authors so don’t wait if she has an opening in her schedule, book it now!

Rachel McMillan
Agent and bestselling author

The trust and vulnerability required when an author chooses an editorial partner is a large (and scary) part of the publishing journey. Fortunately, Eli Olmedo has the grace, tenacity, compassion and firm (but fair) ability to view your manuscript as the best possible version of itself. Her eagle eye, love for language and reader-accessibility, evident joy in story-telling and finesse in the craft of book-world building make her the ultimate partner at any stage of the editorial process. As a literary agent and multi-published author, I have worked with countless editors in all tenets of my career, I have rarely found one as genuinely passionate and resolute as Eli is.
Highly recommended.