Service Description

I am currently accepting freelance editorial projects. My focus is developmental editing—the large-scale, structural, and conceptual work that asks: What is this piece trying to become, and what does it need to get there? This work can happen at any stage: early brainstorming and organization, mid-draft structural reckoning, or refining a manuscript that is close but not quite there. I will provide line edits as they arise, but large-scale is where I live and thrive. I work across poetry, personal essay, hybrid and research-braided essay, essay collections, short fiction, book-length projects, website copy, and other forms that don't fit neatly into a category. If your work resists easy categorization, you are probably in the right place. For more: https://www.brinsonleigh.com/editing Ready to find out if we're a good fit? I offer a free 20-minute consultation. No commitment, just a conversation. To schedule, contact me: https://www.brinsonleigh.com/contact What people are saying: "I was initially nervous about handing over my manuscript—I wanted this book to be felt, and I wasn’t sure who I could trust with that vision. But from the moment I met Leigh, I knew I was in good hands. Her warmth, humor, and deep engagement made the editing process not just painless but genuinely fun. With every thoughtful suggestion, she guided me toward greater clarity and emotional resonance. Leigh didn’t just edit my book—she helped me elevate it. That's why I asked her to edit my upcoming book!" - Shawn "Leigh is a very talented service provider. Her business model provides a unique opportunity for the customer to have an individualized session - you never feel like a number!" - Michele