Welcome to Persnickety Editorial, where attention to detail is our passion.
At Persnickety Editorial, we pride ourselves on being meticulous, precise, and yes, a little bit persnickety. We believe that every word counts, every comma has a purpose, and every manuscript deserves to shine.
With a wealth of experience across various genres and formats, we are dedicated to helping you elevate your work to its highest potential. Whether you’re an author polishing your first novel, a business looking to refine your content, or a student perfecting your thesis, Persnickety Editorial offers personalized editing services tailored to meet your needs.
Editorial Services
Proofreading
Proofreading is the final stage of editing and includes correcting typographical errors and identifying any inconsistencies in formatting and layout, ensuring a manuscript is polished and error-free.
Copy Editing
Perhaps the most important—and most customizable—stage of the editing process, copy editing focuses on the mechanics of writing, ensuring clarity, consistency, accuracy, and readability by correcting spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation.
Line Editing
Sometimes referred to as stylistic editing, line editing focuses on refining the language, style, and flow of a text by improving sentence structure, word choice, and clarity, ensuring that the writing is engaging and effective.
Structural Editing
Typically an earlier stage in the editing process, structural editing focuses on organization and flow. It may involve reorganizing sections, refining arguments, or restructuring paragraphs to enhance clarity and coherence.
Consulting
Regardless of where you are in the writing process, we provide personalized advice and strategies to create a clearer, more compelling narrative. We assist with everything from idea development to revisions for interest or readability.
Testimonials
Paul made spot-on and insightful edits to a picture book I wrote. I also know him as a thoughtful, creative, and respected colleague at the Boston Public Library. He has always been a real pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services!
—Meia Geddes, librarian and author of The Little Queen and Love Letters to the World
A big thank you to Paul Flagg for your time and dedicated attention to editing this book—you are a wizard with words!
—Michael Herkes, intuitive stylist and author of The GLAM Witch
I had always dreamed of writing a book and sharing my story, but it seemed like just a dream. [. . .] Paul edited my manuscript. His attention to detail and objective editorial comments were exactly what I needed.
—Janet Fugate, life coach and author of Bliss Beyond the Buzz
Meet Paul
Paul Flagg, founder of Persnickety Editorial, has been an editor and writing consultant for over a decade. His journey began in undergrad when he met romance novelist Rebecca Heflin, who became his first freelance client. Since then, Paul has edited more than two dozen books across genres.
Paul worked as a writing consultant at his university during grad school and served as the technical editor of the monthly publication Witch Way Magazine for several years. He contributes to the drafting and revising of national library policy documents and reviews academic research articles, highlighting his versatility and expertise in various fields of writing and editing. His experience in libraries also includes roles as a public librarian and a school library media specialist.
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