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Book Editing Excellence, From Start to Finish.

From memoir to fiction and everything in between, you can trust me to focus, sharpen and polish your prose
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About Me

A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, 
a Fulbright scholar, and an award-winning
author, I’ve helped dozens of writers achieve
their writing goals, and I can help you, too.

First, I listen to understand your intentions, then read your work. I follow through with a thorough, careful, and caring edit of your pages.

Last, I provide you with a detailed, actionable plan for revision.

A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, a Fulbright scholar, and an award-winning
author, I’ve helped dozens of writers achieve
their writing goals, and I can help you, too.

First, I listen to understand your intentions, then read your work. I follow through with a thorough, careful, and caring edit of your pages.

Last, I provide you with a detailed, actionable plan for revision.

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Services

Developmental Editing

Developmental Editing is tailored for writers who want comprehensive feedback that addresses all aspects of…
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Copy Editing

Copy Editing is designed for writers who have already done this work and want an expert grammarian with a passion…
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Writing Mentorship

Author Ally is a program for writers who welcome the warmth and connection of conversation about their writing life…
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College Essay Coaching

College essay coaching is for students who want their Common Application essay, as well as supplemental essays…
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Parchment Praises

"Christine Pakkala has made my writing so much better. She has a wonderful love of language and a vast knowledge of literature, which she uses to help me discover the best form for my story. And she does it all with a great laugh. This makes it really fun to work with her."
Sari Bodi
Sari BodiAuthor of The Ghost in Allie’s Pool
"Christine was crucial to the development of my memoir. She saw the contours of the book long before I could even see the next page. Her steady guidance and excellent suggestions helped me achieve one of my lifelong dreams."
Anya Liftig
Anya LiftigAuthor of Holler Rat
"Christine is a fabulous teacher and editor. She is thorough, thoughtful, and creative. Her feedback is incredibly helpful, and I loved working with her and still do! She’s a trusted resource, and I recommend her without hesitation."
Nicole Pensak
Nicole PensakPh.D. Author of RATTLED
"Christine was an integral part of my memoir journey. She provided me with support, guidance, and editing that was invariably enriching and insightful. It’s a real privilege to work with her!"
Deborah Kasdan
Deborah KasdanAuthor of Roll Back the World: A Sister’s Memoir
"I’ve worked with Christine for over two decades and she has never failed to help me find the emotional heart of my stories. With her help I’ve added lyricism and lightness of language to my novels and picture books. Her guidance is rooted in my text but also informed by extensive examples in my genre. In short, my books are better because I’ve had Christine’s help."
Michaela MacColl
Michaela MacCollNYT Bestselling Author of Prisoners in the Palace (Scholastic)

Parchment Praises

"Christine Pakkala has made my writing so much better. She has a wonderful love of language and a vast knowledge of literature, which she uses to help me discover the best form for my story. And she does it all with a great laugh. This makes it really fun to work with her."
Sari Bodi
Sari BodiAuthor of The Ghost in Allie’s Pool
"Christine was crucial to the development of my memoir. She saw the contours of the book long before I could even see the next page. Her steady guidance and excellent suggestions helped me achieve one of my lifelong dreams."
Anya Liftig
Anya LiftigAuthor of Holler Rat
"Christine is a fabulous teacher and editor. She is thorough, thoughtful, and creative. Her feedback is incredibly helpful, and I loved working with her and still do! She’s a trusted resource, and I recommend her without hesitation."
Nicole Pensak
Nicole PensakPh.D. Author of RATTLED
"Christine was an integral part of my memoir journey. She provided me with support, guidance, and editing that was invariably enriching and insightful. It’s a real privilege to work with her!"
Deborah Kasdan
Deborah KasdanAuthor of Roll Back the World: A Sister’s Memoir
"I’ve worked with Christine for over two decades and she has never failed to help me find the emotional heart of my stories. With her help I’ve added lyricism and lightness of language to my novels and picture books..."
Michaela MacColl
Michaela MacCollNYT Bestselling Author of Prisoners in the Palace (Scholastic)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When searching for a copy editor, these are some questions you may have.

For essays and articles, from 2 days to 2 weeks. For book-length manuscripts, I may require 2-3 months. It really depends on the project.

Please see description of my two services.

I have edited a range of projects, including college application essays, academic journal articles, adult and juvenile fiction, memoir, and personal essays.

I charge $15 per page (12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double-spaced pages).

Yes, available upon request.

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