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Stardust Edits

All Your Editing Needs Taken Care Of In One Place!

Stardust Edits had another name in a different life, but like all beings, it evolved and grew. We offer all levels of editing to make it easier for you to get what you need. I, at Sardust Edits, want to help you make your book the best it can be. I understand that you’ve invested countless hours already, and that you have now done everything you can. It is now time for an objective pair of eyes and fresh mind.

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Elevate YOUR Writing - What Natasja Can Do For You

 Polish Your Writing: 

 

Refining your prose is my expertise. I focus on ensuring clarity, coherence, and overall readability. From fixing grammatical errors to addressing spelling mistakes and punctuation issues, I polish your writing for a professional finish.

 Preserve Your Voice: 

 

Your unique writing style and authorial voice are precious. While suggesting improvements, my goal is to preserve the essence of your voice, keeping your story authentic to your vision. Your narrative remains distinctly yours, enriched and refined.

 Maintain Consistency: 

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Ensuring your narrative maintains it's consistency is vital. I work diligently to uphold coherence in your characters, settings, and timelines, ensuring that your story unfolds seamlessly and captivates your readers from start to finish.

 Boost Your Confidence: 

 

Having your work reviewed and enhanced contributes significantly to your confidence as a writer. I aim to elevate your self-assurance, making you feel more prepared and enthusiastic about sharing your literary creations with the world.

 Provide Feedback: 

 

Constructive feedback is a cornerstone of our collaboration. I offer insights into the strengths of your work and pinpoint areas for improvement, guiding you in honing your writing skills and evolving as a storyteller.

In essence, the role of an editor is to elevate your writing to its highest potential, making it stand out and resonate with readers. Our expertise is invaluable in helping you craft a polished, professional, and captivating piece of literature. Let's collaborate to bring out the best in your writing and make your literary vision a reality.

Services We Provide

Embark on a literary journey with our tailored editing services designed to refine and amplify your writing. Here's how we can assist you:

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Developmental Editing

Also referred to as substantive editing, structural editing, story editing, macro editing, or content editing. Dev Editing looks at big picture elements like the global plot structure and character arcs, scene-level issues like momentum, genre-satisfaction, emotions and interest.

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Copy Editing

Looks at the mechanical aspects of your novel, i.e. grammar, spelling, punctuation, misused/overused/repetitive words, and shifts in tenses.

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Line Editing

Also known as stylistic editing, focuses on the finer details of language and writing style in a fiction manuscript. This type of editing comes after developmental editing and is concerned with refining the prose to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall readability.

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Proofreading

This is done absolutely last and also looks at the mechanics. This might seem like an unnecessary step, but all editors are just human, and the catch rate for human editors is 95%. A proofreading helps you give your work that final polish.

My Work

A collection of books we edited in 2023

Inner Turmoil Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
The Queen Of Shards Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Beyond The Shadows Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
The Darkness Within Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Subject 13 Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Queer Docs Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Awakening Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Operation Black Dragon Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits
Forgotten Places Book Cover edited by Stardust Edits

Testimonials

What My Clients Say

I was unsure which services I required when I first contacted Natasja. However, after reviewing a sample of my work, she quickly pointed out the best options for me. She was professional, patient, and friendly throughout my editing journey and delivered ahead of schedule. I cannot recommend her enough, as her editing enriched my writing immensely, and I will be using her services again in the future. 

Cindy Hossain


This was my first book and my first time ever engaging in this type of work. Natasja was very upfront with me from the start and basically held my hand throughout this process (which Idesperately needed!!). Her editing was very thorough and insightful, and she really challenged me as a writer to think about what I’m trying to say and where I’m trying to go in my stories. She taught me sentence structuring along the way and I’m now able to use this skill in my writing. She was very patient with me and listened to my worries and questions, offering advice and guidance every step of the way. She edited my book within the time limit we agreed on and even squeezed in a quick second edit for me when I decided to change my story up last minute! Even though my editing is done, she still offers advice when I reach out. Natasja is knowledgeable in multiple genres and offers suggestions and edits that really make the story flow and work. I will continue to work with her throughout my writing career, and I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a professional edit! Thank you, Natasja!

Laci Naranjo


It was rather a serendipitous accident that Natasja and I encountered each other. I put my need for an editor out on Facebook and she was one of the first to respond. Quite frankly, that’s the major reason I went with her. I’m an impulsive buyer, and I’ve not regretted it. She continually checked in with me. She supplied me with so much resource material to help me become a better writer. I’m still trying to read through it all. Natasja takes an interest in your story as if it was her own. Her professional demeanor sets a new standard. I simply can’t recommend her enough.

Mark Payne


Working with Natasja was a pleasure. She offered insightful perspectives and gave thorough explanations of her edits to my manuscript. She was professional, thorough, patient, and dedicated. I will definitely seek out her services for future projects.

Toby T. Easton


Natasja provided her editing service for my debut novel. I was thoroughly impressed with her professionalism and timely manner. Not only did she provide fantastic editing, but was extremely helpful with my many questions regarding the process. She went above and beyond her basic requirements to provide amazing support, feedback, and suggestions on character development and story flow. I am truly thankful to have found Natasja for my writing journey, and I am looking forward to working with her on the continuation of my in-progress trilogy. I highly recommend Natasja for any editing and proofreading needs.

Tiffany Schidzick


I've been working with Natasja for about two years now. I met her when she started beta reading for me. Originally, I had another editor but it wasn't a good fit. Natasja helped me get my first book published. She's great to work with, keeps the voice of the author and is a perfectionist at what she does. She's since edited another three books for me. I highly recommend Natasja.

HD Wilburn

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Natasja was extremely helpful in identifying not only the potential issues with the novel but also the good and the great parts! She was always happy to discuss her comments and propose suggestions instead of just pointing out things that didn't work. I'd happily recommend her to anyone as a beta reader for her insightful and gentle demeanour which is growing increasingly rare these days! 

Jens Budinger


I recently asked for a beta reader for a book due to be released in about a month. Normally readers claim that is far too short a time frame, but not Natasja. She responded and offered to also proofread the work. Not only did she read the book quickly, thereby giving me plenty of time to work on the manuscript, her editing and proofreading work was meticulous and professional. Queries were dealt with quickly without ado. I ended up with nearly two weeks in hand after the edit. Based on my experience I'd get her to edit my books in a heartbeat!

Dierdre Oliver

 

Natasja has proven to be extremely helpful and forthcoming. She is quick to respond to my messages and very reliable on all fronts. Her attention to detail and meticulousness has outclassed her editing predecessors and thus remains someone who I hope I can rely on for future projects.

Jens C. Büdinger

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I can't thank Natasja enough for her help on my manuscript. As an aspiring author, I was looking for someone who would be able to read my work and help me develop it into a something I could confidently send out to agents. Natasja has helped me see what my reader sees and to progress my style so that they see what I intend them to see. Natasja has a keen eye for detail, plot and character voice. She provides honest and relevant feedback, and I would not hesitate in recommending her service.

Toni Garret

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