Your Story Matters. Let's make it shine.
We refine your writing with expert editing—and help you finally finish your book.
Don’t Let Your Book Stay Stuck in Your Head or Hidden in a Drawer
You’ve poured your heart into your novel. Don’t let self-doubt, endless revisions, or procrastination keep it from reaching readers. At Paper Lantern Editorial, we help fiction authors bring their stories to life with expert developmental editing, line editing, proofreading, and coaching.
Whether you need deep story revisions, sentence-level polish, or just someone to hold you accountable and help you finish—we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Without expert feedback and a clear plan, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, second-guess your writing, and never actually finish. You’re not alone and we’re here to help.
Imagine holding your finished, polished book in your hands.
✔️ A gripping, well-structured story that keeps readers turning pages
✔️ Prose that flows beautifully, free of clunky sentences and errors
✔️ The confidence of knowing your book is truly ready for the world
How It Works:
15-Minute Connection Call
Let’s chat about your book and see if we’re the right fit.
1-Hour Strategy Session
Not ready for a manuscript review? We’ll map out exactly what your book needs. This cost goes toward your editing package.
Editing in Phases
We break the process into manageable
2-week phases: Developmental Editing,
Line Editing, Proofreading
A Fairy Godmother of Editing
Working with Paper Lantern Editorial was like having a literary fairy godmother wave her magic wand over my manuscript. What started as a story of potential but in need of transformation—became a beautifully polished coach, ready to ride to the grand ball of publishing.
Tracy’s keen insights, thoughtful feedback, and meticulous attention to detail elevated my work beyond what I had imagined. She didn’t just refine my words; she nurtured the heart of my story, preserving my voice while enhancing its clarity and impact. Every suggestion felt like a gift—thoughtful, constructive, and aimed at making my manuscript shine.
I am deeply grateful for her expertise and the care she poured into my project. If you’re looking for an editor who will transform your rough draft into a masterpiece, Paper Lantern is the one to trust. Thank you for your dedication and your gift of storytelling magic!
Meet Tracy and Pam.
We’ve lived in the same town for over 20 years, crossing paths only occasionally—until our daughters became friends. That connection led to us bonding over our shared love of Jesus, art, and literature. Our casual coffee meetups soon turned into hours-long conversations about family, struggles, and whatever we were reading, painting, or writing.
Paper Lantern Editorial grew naturally from this friendship. Around the same time word spread about Tracy’s proofreading skills, Pam was being asked to help with story development and beta reading. We teamed up on projects, helping each other along the way, until one day we realized—we had become freelance editors.
We’re passionate about storytelling and work well together, each bringing different editorial expertise to the table. As voracious readers (check out our Goodreads accounts!) and members of the Editorial Freelancers Association, we’re committed to helping writers create their best, most polished work—whether pursuing traditional or self-publishing.
We love cheering on our clients, helping them move past procrastination, and seeing them finally finish the stories they’ve dreamed of writing.
