Why Every Novel Needs a Style Sheet
When Invisible Ink editors perform a line edit for an author, we include a style sheet: a concise outline of grammar and formatting rules specific
December 15, 2025
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You have big dreams of seeing your book on store shelves, or watching the positive reviews pour in on a digital store. To get there, you need a trusted book editor who can help you make your manuscript as strong as it can possibly be before you publish it. With Invisible Ink Editing, you’ll be matched up with an experienced, friendly novel editor who will guide you through the novel editing process, helping you prepare for a book launch that will make you proud to call yourself a published author.
At Invisible Ink, we promise you’ll get:
Not every writer is ready for editing services. If you’re still in the thick of writing your manuscript and need ongoing guidance, accountability, and professional feedback as you go, book coaching might be the right fit. Your dedicated Invisible Ink coach works with you from your first chapter to your final draft, keeping you on track and helping you build the strongest possible foundation before editing begins.
Use the submission form below to submit basic info about your manuscript and a sample of 5,000 words.
Your editor will review the sample and edit around 750 words, using Track Changes. You'll get an idea of their editing style and how they can help.
Your editor suggests the services that best suit your novel in its current state. They will provide a quote and proposed schedule for editing work.
Once you've reached an agreement with your editor, you submit 50% of your payment and the project begins! The remaining fee is due upon completion.
Fill out the form below, and one of our editors will get back to you with the next steps.
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