The Prose Doctors

The Prose Doctors combined have more than 125 years of experience working with writers of all levels and with manuscripts of all lengths, from newspaper essays to book-length narratives. We provide keen judgment, careful attention, and an artful awareness of literary style. Cultivating your individual voice, we refine every sentence without losing sight of your overarching meaning.

We communicate openly with you—always supportive and respectful, but always honest. Whether you’re working on a personal essay, a magazine feature, your first book or your fifth, The Prose Doctors can help you elevate your manuscript to its fullest potential and make it irresistible to agents and editors.

If you are seeking help with
a literary project, please contact us,
and we’ll be in touch. In the meantime,
we offer this primer on the art, craft, and cost of editing.

If you’d like to know more about working
with us, this interview describes
the often delicate dance between writer and editor.