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"Oona's manuscript diagnostic of my novel was thorough and detailed, covering every aspect from opening scene through individual character arcs to craft issues. Her grasp of the genre (World War II historical fiction) was perceptive and sensitive. The accompanying "snapshot" chart as well as her margin notes proved an invaluable guide to the final revision process."
    -Marian Exall, author of The Sarah McKinney Mystery ​series

​"Oona Cava Sherman was one of my “pillars” of success along with my critique group, my copy editor, and my cover artist. Her advice was spot-on, and she managed to be both tough and encouraging with my developmental edit. I’ve recommended her to friends who have been equally pleased."
​    -Linda M. Kurth, author, God, the Devil, and Divorce: A Transformative Journey out of Emotional and Spiritual Abuse

Not sure what you need, or maybe you do, but don't know how to describe it? Let me break down some of my services. I am always happy to customize something that will work for you, tailored to your budget.

Manuscript Analysis

Developmental Editing

 Copy Editing 
​(all levels)

For additional support, I offer coaching packages:

-30 Pages Per Month
-Initial 45-Minute Call
-Submissions Every Two Weeks
-Editorial Feedback Letter Every Two Weeks
-Inline Edits For Each Submission
-30-Minute Zoom Calls After Each Submission
-Billed Monthly In Advance
-3 Months Minimum Commitment
$395/month
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Basic Copyediting: I go through your manuscript looking for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation. 

Heavy Copyediting: All the good stuff that comes with the basic edit, plus I polish your words (some get deleted, some get      changed, some get moved around). If they are BIG changes, I check with you before finalizing the edit.

Developmental Editing: You have an idea, an outline, a partial manuscript. You want help fleshing it out before you write it. I will work with you to take your idea and turn it into a set of steps that you can follow to complete your rough draft. This process includes a back and forth dialogue between us via email and or phone.
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Manuscript Analysis:  You send me a complete or mostly complete draft and I read it and send you a detailed letter giving you a summary of the strengths, the areas for improvement, and a list of specific suggestions to make your manuscript amazing. I will also do a heavy copyedit of 1-3 scenes, to help you recognize some of your strengths and weaknesses on the line level.