Essence London has over 15 years of experience in literary editing. If you’d like to work with her, please complete the form below to propose your project. CV/resume & references available upon request.

Full-Length Literary Works (48 pages or more)

• Consultation - Manuscript review; 1 page of overarching feedback; 45-minute video call. Best if you desire developmental support for your project.

• Line Editing - Manuscript review; detailed notes on structure, voice, craft; fact checking (if necessary); 1 page of overarching feedback; 45-minute video call. Best if you desire stylistic feedback for your project.

• Copyediting - Manuscript review; correct grammar, spelling, formatting; highlight & document edits made. Best if you need a technical eye to polish your project.

Short-Form Literary Works (less than 48 pages)

• Consultation - Manuscript review; 1 page of overarching feedback; 3 literary magazine recommendations. Best if you need support curating materials for submission to literary magazines, MFA programs, residencies, etc.

• Line Editing - Manuscript review; detailed notes on structure, voice, craft; fact checking (if necessary); 1 page of overarching feedback; 3 literary magazine recommendations. Best if you desire in-depth engagement with one work-in-progress before (re)entering revision. Also appropriate for chapbook manuscripts.