Editing & Proofreading Services
Maegan Blackwell is a certified editor with a genuine love for the craft of writing and a deep respect for what it takes to get words onto a page. Whether you’re polishing a picture book manuscript, working through a middle-grade novel, or preparing a piece of non-fiction for submission, she brings skill, care, and encouragement to every project.
She holds a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, with a specialization in proofreading. Maegan is a member of the Northwest Editors Guild and the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She is committed to best practices and continuing education.
Services
Grab a free manuscript checklist that helps you figure out if you are ready to work with a professional editor.
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A focused manuscript assessment for picture book writers at ever stage. Receive honest feedback, actionable suggestions, and a clear sense of where your manuscript stands and where it could go.
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Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, character, voice, and story arc. Ideal for writers who want to understand how their manuscript is working, and how to make it sing. Maegan provides details written feedback, and where helpful, a follow-up conversation to work through next steps together.
Best for middle-grade novels and contemporary fiction.
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A close read focused on sentence-level, rhythm, and language. Line editing addresses how the writing sounds and flows, catching awkward phrasing and opportunities to strengthen prose.
Best for manuscripts that are structurally solid and ready for refinement.
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Proofreading is the final pass before a manuscript goes to an agent, publisher, or to print.
Best for manuscripts that have been edited and are near-final.
Testimonials
“Maegan Blackwell is a thoughtful, thorough developmental editor. In fact, she’s stellar! Her feedback on my middle-grade novel in progress felt like a gift- a bird’s-eye view on structure and creative, actionable suggestions to strengthen it, as well as little notes of praise and encouragement to keep my spirits up for the ensuing revision. She gave me permission and tools to see my project anew and make changes in my own way. The best part? I now have a roadmap at my elbow as a guide.
— Danielle Davis, author of Zinnia and the Bees and To Make
Let’s Work Together
Maegan takes on a limited number of clients at a time to ensure every project gets the attention it deserves.
Fill out the contact form below. Maegan will follow up within 3-5 business days.
