Polished. Powerful. Publication-Ready.

Have you received the dreaded “needs editing” note from a publisher or agent?
Are your submissions being rejected despite a strong story or concept?
Do you want expert editing without paying agency-level rates?

At DaSh factor, we offer a rare, full-spectrum editing experience that blends all forms of editing, from developmental insight to detailed proofreading, tailored to your unique voice and publishing goals. You won’t need to juggle multiple editors for different stages of your manuscript. We handle it all – clearly, affordably, and with care.

A Team That Knows Books Inside and Out

Dave is a veteran book editor who collaborates closely with authors to shape and strengthen both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. Shadra, an experienced AP editor with a meticulous eye for detail, brings a professional polish from working with brands like MSN, Sprint, and Dove. 

We’ve edited:

  • Fiction and nonfiction books (including youth and memoir)
  • Speeches and journal articles
  • Magazine and newspaper features
  • Business and brand communications

Together, we offer a seamless, insightful editing process that covers structure, clarity, grammar, flow, and final polish.

Our clients benefit from fast turnaround times, flexible service options, and affordable rates backed by master’s degrees in English literature and decades of editorial experience.

Our Editing Services

We don’t believe in rigid editing packages. We tailor our approach to your manuscript’s needs.

Substantive Editing

Also known as structural or content editing, this service is perfect for first-time authors or those reworking a draft and focuses on:

  • Big-picture flow and structure
  • Chapter order and logic
  • Coherence and clarity
  • Ensuring your message lands with impact

Style Editing

This is where your voice shines. We’ll refine:

  • Tone and word choice
  • Dialogue and character voice (for fiction)
  • Data and explanation clarity (for nonfiction)
  • Consistency in narrative pacing and transitions

Think of it as the transformation that elevates your work from “okay” to “compelling.”

Mechanical Editing

We clean up the fine details:

  • Grammar, punctuation, capitalization
  • Consistency in formatting, usage, and sentence structure
  • Alignment with your chosen style guide (AP, Chicago, etc.)

A mechanical edit is essential before publication, especially if your tone is informal but your message needs clarity.

Proofreading

This is the final step before publishing. We review your manuscript for:

  • Typos and surface errors
  • Formatting glitches
  • Last-minute inconsistencies

Proofreading is essential for virtually all of your messaging (we even proofread tweets!)

Additional Services

We also offer:

  • Fact-checking
  • Reference formatting
  • Index creation
  • Table of contents development

Why DaSh factor?

Whether you’re preparing your first book, refining your voice, or launching a professional publication, DaSh factor is here to help you present your best work, with precision, professionalism, and heart.

Contact us to request a quote or learn more about which editing approach is right for your project.