Lilied Sea Editing

Thoughtful, approachable editing for writers at every stage.

Hi, I’m Julie. I work with authors of narrative nonfiction, memoir, and travel writing who are exploring questions of place, memory, and identity.

Whether you’re developing an early draft or preparing a manuscript for submission, I offer precise, thoughtful editing at every stage tailored to your project’s needs.

I also work with academic writing and welcome select scholarly or research-based projects.

Services

Choose beta reading if you want big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, and story clarity before diving into detailed edits.

Beta Reading

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Choose line editing if your manuscript’s structure is solid, but your prose could use smoothing, sharpening, and improved readability.

Line Editing

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Choose copyediting if your writing is strong but needs careful attention to grammar, clarity, consistency, and factual accuracy.

Copyediting

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Choose proofreading if your manuscript has already been edited and formatted and you want a final quality-control check before publication.

Proofreading

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What People Are Saying

"I’m a self-published children’s book author, and Julie is my final stop before my manuscripts go to my illustrator. She is phenomenal! I truly appreciate the thorough, thoughtful feedback she provides on my scripts. Her strengths lie in copyediting and proofreading. Not only does she make precise edits, but she also explains the reasoning behind them and offers helpful alternatives. After incorporating her feedback into my most recent manuscript, the overall quality and readability improved significantly. Julie is friendly, warm, easy to work with, professional, skilled, and detail-oriented. I highly recommend her!"

Sanyu, Author
"First of all, working with Julie is a life changer. She is kind, authentic, true, and all her work is thorough. She’s by your side every step of the way, answering any questions you have, making you and your work feel heard, seen, and understood. She’s a professional in every sense, right down to the first response, onboarding process, and finalizing your work. "

—Megan, Grow Beyond You
"Working with Julie on this project was a phenomenal experience. She was patient with me while I made my final revisions, and she shocked me with how quickly she was able to turn around the project. She caught small details and flaws that were easily overlooked, but what I really admired was that the feedback given was done in such a way that didn't leave me feeling discouraged. Julie's thirst for both literary knowledge and personable relationships shines through in her work as an editor. I can confidently say, you are more than just a piece of writing to Julie, and whatever it may be you are trusting her with, it is in very safe hands."

~ Leanne, Poolhouse Café & Roastery
"I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Julie for many editorial projects, and her passion and dedication never cease to impress me. She is an expert in her craft, but more importantly, she’s enthusiastic, encouraging, and supportive. She possesses a remarkable talent for maintaining an author’s unique voice while enhancing clarity, suggesting innovative changes while paying attention to the author’s vision. I would wholeheartedly trust her with my own writing, and I recommend her for any opportunity that requires a driven and talented editor."

~ Claire, Claire Hernandez Editing
Working with an editor felt daunting to me. Editors were too busy, too expensive, or both. Then, I had the privilege of working with Julie on my children's book, and she completely changed my perspective. From the start, she was responsive, professional, and approachable. She replied to my emails promptly, and her rates are reasonable. After the first round of edits, I brought her additional feedback from a critique group, and she couldn’t have been more supportive. She took the time to answer my questions, thoughtfully address my concerns, and guide me through the process with patience and care. Her support gave me the confidence to move forward with the project. I’m grateful that a fellow author referred me to her, and I look forward to working with Julie again on future projects.

Kirt, Author

Every manuscript benefits from the right kind of editorial attention at the right time. I’d love to help you discover what your work needs and support you in bringing it to its fullest potential.

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