Dakota Nyght
Missoula, Montana
Developmental and Line/Copy Editing
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Developmental and Line/Copy Editing
Rates vary depending on the type of editing needed. I generally start with a sample edit and build a custom proposal that fits your needs and budget.
Missoula, Montana
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Last Updated
October 11, 2023
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October 11, 2023
Dakota is a Developmental and Line/Copy Editing from Missoula, Montana

I believe that everyone has a story to tell and that a second pair of eyes and thoughtful, insightful editing can support writers in telling the truest, most compelling version of their story. With over 18 years of combined writing and editing experience, I’ve worked with writers on a range of projects—from romance, fantasy, and magical realism books to creative nonfiction pieces, guided journals, and business books.

I combine the practical writing and organizational skills from my early days in journalism and technical writing with insightful and sensitive story editing to dig into the big picture elements of your manuscript in a developmental edit. Or, if you're ready to get into the weeds, I work through your writing line-by-line in a line or copy edit to make sure every sentence is crisp, clear, and conveys your message accurately and with impact. Together, we revise your writing to ensure that the book you ultimately release is the very best version of itself.

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