Manuscript editing & proofreading services
Refine your manuscript with clarity, consistency, and confidence. From deep structural edits to final polish, Shrubscribe ensures your book is publication-ready without losing your unique voice.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Free Consultation, No Obligation
Who this service is for?
This service is ideal for:
Authors preparing to self-publish in India or globally
You want your manuscript professionally refined before releasing it on Amazon, Flipkart, Ingram, or other global platforms.
Fiction, non-fiction, business, academic, or poetry writers
No matter the genre, our editors ensure your manuscript meets industry standards, maintains clarity, and engages readers.
Authors wanting a polished manuscript before formatting or printing
You need your draft professionally edited so the final book layout, print, and eBook versions look clean and error-free.
Writers who need clarity, structure, and professional refinement
Your ideas are strong, but you want smoother flow, better chapter balance, and improved sentence readability.
Types of editing we offer
Raw Manuscript
Who barely spares a glance for me, yet holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was stepping toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. Never did I imagine that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners. It made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased, and most often that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally with the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a little while, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
Developmental Editing
Improves the overall structure: plot, flow, tone, chapter coherence, continuity, pacing, character development (for fiction), and message clarity (for non-fiction).
He barely spares a glance in my direction, yet there is a softness in him for Mira. And truly, who would not love her?
My in-laws followed an old, unspoken tradition that quietly folded women like me into their rigid expectations. When I arrived here, I believed I was stepping toward light. I carried small hopes like offerings cupped in my hands. I did not realize that I was walking straight into a storm.
Raghav married me because I never questioned anything. I did not challenge rules or raise my voice. I blended into silence the way dust settles in forgotten corners. To him, that silence became permission. It allowed him to direct every shard of his anger toward me.
I became the container for his frustration, his cruelty, his harshness, and the disappointments he had no other place to put. He assumed I would never push back. I looked composed from the outside, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a short time, he treated me gently. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We walked through crowded markets and shared conversations about stories and dreams. For a moment I believed the future held color. But the colors drained faster than I expected. Each day dimmed a little more until my world felt cold and flat.
Eventually, Mira and I moved into the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a cramped space meant for storage rather than living. Yet despite its peeling walls and narrow windows, it was the first place where I felt a faint sense of peace. At least there, I could breathe without Raghav's shadow pressing over me.
What exactly changed?
Opening clarity improved
“Who barely spares a glance for me” → “He barely spares a glance in my direction” — Clear subject, stronger opening.
Strengthened emotional pacing
- Spread emotions evenly instead of clustering them.
- Allowed the reader to “feel” each turn.
Removed wordiness & tightened metaphors
Your original metaphors were strong — just needed cleaner placement.
Improved transitions between ideas
Each paragraph now leads naturally to the next.
Deepened internal monologue without altering meaning
We kept your context but enhanced introspection.
Enhanced contrast between 'before' and 'after' marriage
Clearer rise and fall creates stronger narrative tension.
Improved setting description (attic room)
More sensory detail → stronger reader immersion.
Copy Editing
Refines sentence structure, readability, grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and consistency while keeping your unique writing voice intact.
He barely spares a glance for me, yet he holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was moving toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. I never imagined that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners, and that made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased. Most often, that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally at the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a short time, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Correction of grammar
- “Who barely spares” → “He barely spares” (clear subject)
- “Most often that meant on me” → corrected to proper clause structure
Improved sentence flow
Small adjustments to reduce wordiness and remove slight awkward phrasing.
Consistency in tense and voice
Ensured all narration stays smooth and consistent.
Correct comma usage
Inserted commas where needed for clarity and removed unnecessary ones.
Tightened clarity without altering meaning
Each sentence now reads cleaner and more professional.
No structural or emotional alterations
Your story, tone, pacing, and character emotions remain intact.
Line Editing
Improves sentence rhythm, tone, transitions, and emotional engagement to make your writing stronger and more compelling.
He barely spares a glance for me, yet there is a strange softness in the way he looks at Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws held on to an unspoken ritual that quietly pulled women like me into their web of duties and expectations. I entered this house believing I was stepping toward light. I carried naive hopes like small offerings in my palms, never realizing that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav chose me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners, and that silence made it easy for him to pour his anger wherever he wished. Most often, it fell on me.
I became the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of disappointments he could not place anywhere else. He believed I would never raise my voice. On the outside I appeared composed, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a brief time, Raghav showed kindness. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We wandered through markets, talked about the stories we loved, and imagined a future that never came. But the colors in my home faded quickly. Each day dimmed more than the one before it. In the end, Mira and I moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was meant for storage rather than living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a faint sense of peace, far away from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Enhanced emotional rhythm
Sentences flow in a more natural rise and fall, making the emotions clearer and more immersive.
Improved imagery
Stronger visual cues without altering the meaning.
Example: “silent as dust settles into corners” → “slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners.”
Refined tone
Softened or strengthened certain words to match the narrator’s emotional state more authentically.
More natural pacing
Paragraphs breathe better. Emotional beats land more smoothly.
Removed minor stiffness
Line editing removes slight awkwardness and lifts the prose to a more polished, expressive level.
No change to story, events, or meaning
Only the delivery changed, not the content.
How our editing and proofreading process works?
STEP 1
Manuscript Review
Share your draft with us in any format. We assess its structure, clarity, and improvement scope.
STEP 2
Editing Begins
Your assigned editor works through the manuscript with track changes and comments.
STEP 3
Author Collaboration
You review the edits, request clarifications, and collaborate on refining tone or sections as needed.
STEP 4
Final Clean Copy
You receive the polished, publication-ready manuscript file.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT
What you get?
Professionally edited manuscript
Your manuscript is refined by experienced editors who ensure it reads smoothly, maintains a consistent tone, and meets industry standards for publishing.
Consistency check across names, dates, places, and references
We verify that all character names, timelines, locations, events, and references remain accurate and consistent throughout the manuscript.
Error-free grammar, punctuation, and phrasing
Every sentence is examined carefully. We correct grammatical mistakes, fix punctuation issues, and refine awkward or unclear phrasing without altering your intended meaning.
Tracked changes and editor comments
You receive the edited manuscript with visible edits and comments. This gives you complete control to accept, reject, or modify every suggestion.
Preservation of your writing voice
Your original tone and style remain intact. We enhance clarity and flow while ensuring the story still sounds like you wrote it.
Improved clarity, structure, and readability
We strengthen the flow of ideas, reorganize confusing sections, and enhance sentence readability so your story feels clear and engaging from start to finish.
Why choose Shrubscribe for your manuscript editing and proofreading?
- Editors with experience across multiple genres
- Designed specifically for self-publishing authors
- Transparent and predictable pricing
- Timely delivery without compromising quality
- End-to-end publishing ecosystem (Editing → Formatting → Cover → POD)
Let’s start today.
Manuscript editing & proofreading services
Refine your manuscript with clarity, consistency, and confidence. From deep structural edits to final polish, Shrubscribe ensures your book is publication-ready without losing your unique voice.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Free Consultation, No Obligation
Who this service is for?
This service is ideal for:
Authors preparing to self-publish in India or globally
You want your manuscript professionally refined before releasing it on Amazon, Flipkart, Ingram, or other global platforms.
Fiction, non-fiction, business, academic, or poetry writers
No matter the genre, our editors ensure your manuscript meets industry standards, maintains clarity, and engages readers.
Authors wanting a polished manuscript before formatting or printing
You need your draft professionally edited so the final book layout, print, and eBook versions look clean and error-free.
Writers who need clarity, structure, and professional refinement
Your ideas are strong, but you want smoother flow, better chapter balance, and improved sentence readability.
Types of editing we offer
Raw Manuscript
Who barely spares a glance for me, yet holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was stepping toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. Never did I imagine that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners. It made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased, and most often that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally with the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a little while, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
Developmental Editing
Improves the overall structure: plot, flow, tone, chapter coherence, continuity, pacing, character development (for fiction), and message clarity (for non-fiction).
Developmental Edit
He barely spares a glance in my direction, yet there is a softness in him for Mira. And truly, who would not love her?
My in-laws followed an old, unspoken tradition that quietly folded women like me into their rigid expectations. When I arrived here, I believed I was stepping toward light. I carried small hopes like offerings cupped in my hands. I did not realize that I was walking straight into a storm.
Raghav married me because I never questioned anything. I did not challenge rules or raise my voice. I blended into silence the way dust settles in forgotten corners. To him, that silence became permission. It allowed him to direct every shard of his anger toward me.
I became the container for his frustration, his cruelty, his harshness, and the disappointments he had no other place to put. He assumed I would never push back. I looked composed from the outside, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a short time, he treated me gently. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We walked through crowded markets and shared conversations about stories and dreams. For a moment I believed the future held color. But the colors drained faster than I expected. Each day dimmed a little more until my world felt cold and flat.
Eventually, Mira and I moved into the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a cramped space meant for storage rather than living. Yet despite its peeling walls and narrow windows, it was the first place where I felt a faint sense of peace. At least there, I could breathe without Raghav's shadow pressing over me.
What exactly changed?
Opening clarity improved
“Who barely spares a glance for me” → “He barely spares a glance in my direction” — Clear subject, stronger opening.
Strengthened emotional pacing
- Spread emotions evenly instead of clustering them.
- Allowed the reader to “feel” each turn.
Removed wordiness & tightened metaphors
Your original metaphors were strong — just needed cleaner placement.
Improved transitions between ideas
Each paragraph now leads naturally to the next.
Deepened internal monologue without altering meaning
We kept your context but enhanced introspection.
Enhanced contrast between 'before' and 'after' marriage
Clearer rise and fall creates stronger narrative tension.
Improved setting description (attic room)
More sensory detail → stronger reader immersion.
Copy Editing
Refines sentence structure, readability, grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and consistency while keeping your unique writing voice intact.
Copy Edit
He barely spares a glance for me, yet he holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was moving toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. I never imagined that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners, and that made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased. Most often, that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally at the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a short time, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Correction of grammar
- “Who barely spares” → “He barely spares” (clear subject)
- “Most often that meant on me” → corrected to proper clause structure
Improved sentence flow
Small adjustments to reduce wordiness and remove slight awkward phrasing.
Consistency in tense and voice
Ensured all narration stays smooth and consistent.
Correct comma usage
Inserted commas where needed for clarity and removed unnecessary ones.
Tightened clarity without altering meaning
Each sentence now reads cleaner and more professional.
No structural or emotional alterations
Your story, tone, pacing, and character emotions remain intact.
Line Editing
Improves sentence rhythm, tone, transitions, and emotional engagement to make your writing stronger and more compelling.
Line Edit
He barely spares a glance for me, yet there is a strange softness in the way he looks at Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws held on to an unspoken ritual that quietly pulled women like me into their web of duties and expectations. I entered this house believing I was stepping toward light. I carried naive hopes like small offerings in my palms, never realizing that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav chose me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners, and that silence made it easy for him to pour his anger wherever he wished. Most often, it fell on me.
I became the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of disappointments he could not place anywhere else. He believed I would never raise my voice. On the outside I appeared composed, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a brief time, Raghav showed kindness. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We wandered through markets, talked about the stories we loved, and imagined a future that never came. But the colors in my home faded quickly. Each day dimmed more than the one before it. In the end, Mira and I moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was meant for storage rather than living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a faint sense of peace, far away from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Enhanced emotional rhythm
Sentences flow in a more natural rise and fall, making the emotions clearer and more immersive.
Improved imagery
Stronger visual cues without altering the meaning.
Example: “silent as dust settles into corners” → “slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners.”
Refined tone
Softened or strengthened certain words to match the narrator’s emotional state more authentically.
More natural pacing
Paragraphs breathe better. Emotional beats land more smoothly.
Removed minor stiffness
Line editing removes slight awkwardness and lifts the prose to a more polished, expressive level.
No change to story, events, or meaning
Only the delivery changed, not the content.
How our editing and proofreading process works?
STEP 1
Manuscript Review
Share your draft with us in any format. We assess its structure, clarity, and improvement scope.
STEP 2
Editing Begins
Your assigned editor works through the manuscript with track changes and comments.
STEP 3
Author Collaboration
You review the edits, request clarifications, and collaborate on refining tone or sections as needed.
STEP 4
Final Clean Copy
You receive the polished, publication-ready manuscript file.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT, and Let’s start today.
What you get?
Professionally edited manuscript
Your manuscript is refined by experienced editors who ensure it reads smoothly, maintains a consistent tone, and meets industry standards for publishing.
Consistency check across names, dates, places, and references
We verify that all character names, timelines, locations, events, and references remain accurate and consistent throughout the manuscript.
Error-free grammar, punctuation, and phrasing
Every sentence is examined carefully. We correct grammatical mistakes, fix punctuation issues, and refine awkward or unclear phrasing without altering your intended meaning.
Tracked changes and editor comments
You receive the edited manuscript with visible edits and comments. This gives you complete control to accept, reject, or modify every suggestion.
Preservation of your writing voice
Your original tone and style remain intact. We enhance clarity and flow while ensuring the story still sounds like you wrote it.
Improved clarity, structure, and readability
We strengthen the flow of ideas, reorganize confusing sections, and enhance sentence readability so your story feels clear and engaging from start to finish.
Why choose Shrubscribe for your manuscript editing and proofreading?
- Editors with experience across multiple genres
- Designed specifically for self-publishing authors
- Transparent and predictable pricing
- Timely delivery without compromising quality
- End-to-end publishing ecosystem (Editing → Formatting → Cover → POD)
Ready to see your book on shelves? Let’s start today.
Manuscript editing & proofreading services
Refine your manuscript with clarity, consistency, and confidence. From deep structural edits to final polish, Shrubscribe ensures your book is publication-ready without losing your unique voice.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Free Consultation, No Obligation
Who this service is for?
This service is ideal for:
Authors preparing to self-publish in India or globally
You want your manuscript professionally refined before releasing it on Amazon, Flipkart, Ingram, or other global platforms.
Fiction, non-fiction, business, academic, or poetry writers
No matter the genre, our editors ensure your manuscript meets industry standards, maintains clarity, and engages readers.
Authors wanting a polished manuscript before formatting or printing
You need your draft professionally edited so the final book layout, print, and eBook versions look clean and error-free.
Writers who need clarity, structure, and professional refinement
Your ideas are strong, but you want smoother flow, better chapter balance, and improved sentence readability.
Types of editing we offer
Raw Manuscript
Who barely spares a glance for me, yet holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was stepping toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. Never did I imagine that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners. It made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased, and most often that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally with the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a little while, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
Developmental Editing
Improves the overall structure: plot, flow, tone, chapter coherence, continuity, pacing, character development (for fiction), and message clarity (for non-fiction).
Developmental Edit
He barely spares a glance in my direction, yet there is a softness in him for Mira. And truly, who would not love her?
My in-laws followed an old, unspoken tradition that quietly folded women like me into their rigid expectations. When I arrived here, I believed I was stepping toward light. I carried small hopes like offerings cupped in my hands. I did not realize that I was walking straight into a storm.
Raghav married me because I never questioned anything. I did not challenge rules or raise my voice. I blended into silence the way dust settles in forgotten corners. To him, that silence became permission. It allowed him to direct every shard of his anger toward me.
I became the container for his frustration, his cruelty, his harshness, and the disappointments he had no other place to put. He assumed I would never push back. I looked composed from the outside, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a short time, he treated me gently. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We walked through crowded markets and shared conversations about stories and dreams. For a moment I believed the future held color. But the colors drained faster than I expected. Each day dimmed a little more until my world felt cold and flat.
Eventually, Mira and I moved into the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a cramped space meant for storage rather than living. Yet despite its peeling walls and narrow windows, it was the first place where I felt a faint sense of peace. At least there, I could breathe without Raghav's shadow pressing over me.
What exactly changed?
Opening clarity improved
“Who barely spares a glance for me” → “He barely spares a glance in my direction” — Clear subject, stronger opening.
Strengthened emotional pacing
- Spread emotions evenly instead of clustering them.
- Allowed the reader to “feel” each turn.
Removed wordiness & tightened metaphors
Your original metaphors were strong — just needed cleaner placement.
Improved transitions between ideas
Each paragraph now leads naturally to the next.
Deepened internal monologue without altering meaning
We kept your context but enhanced introspection.
Enhanced contrast between 'before' and 'after' marriage
Clearer rise and fall creates stronger narrative tension.
Improved setting description (attic room)
More sensory detail → stronger reader immersion.
Copy Editing
Refines sentence structure, readability, grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and consistency while keeping your unique writing voice intact.
Copy Edit
He barely spares a glance for me, yet he holds a strange softness for Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws kept an unspoken ritual that trapped quiet women like me in their web of duties and expectations. I stepped into this house believing I was moving toward light, carrying naive hopes like offerings in my palms. I never imagined that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav married me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I blended into silence the way dust settles into corners, and that made it easier for him to pour his anger wherever he pleased. Most often, that meant on me.
I was the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of his disappointments. I was the one he believed would never dare raise her voice. I was the one who looked composed but cracked internally at the slightest pressure. I was that woman.
For a short time, Raghav treated me kindly. I mistook his early warmth for affection. We wandered through markets, spoke about stories we loved, and imagined a future that never arrived. But the colors in my home faded quickly, each day dimming more than the last. Mira and I eventually moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was a space meant for storage, not for living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a sliver of peace, far from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Correction of grammar
- “Who barely spares” → “He barely spares” (clear subject)
- “Most often that meant on me” → corrected to proper clause structure
Improved sentence flow
Small adjustments to reduce wordiness and remove slight awkward phrasing.
Consistency in tense and voice
Ensured all narration stays smooth and consistent.
Correct comma usage
Inserted commas where needed for clarity and removed unnecessary ones.
Tightened clarity without altering meaning
Each sentence now reads cleaner and more professional.
No structural or emotional alterations
Your story, tone, pacing, and character emotions remain intact.
Line Editing
Improves sentence rhythm, tone, transitions, and emotional engagement to make your writing stronger and more compelling.
Line Edit
He barely spares a glance for me, yet there is a strange softness in the way he looks at Mira. And honestly, who would not love her?
My in-laws held on to an unspoken ritual that quietly pulled women like me into their web of duties and expectations. I entered this house believing I was stepping toward light. I carried naive hopes like small offerings in my palms, never realizing that I was walking straight into a storm. Raghav chose me because I never questioned anything and never argued. I slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners, and that silence made it easy for him to pour his anger wherever he wished. Most often, it fell on me.
I became the one who absorbed his frustration, his cruelty, his harsh words, and the weight of disappointments he could not place anywhere else. He believed I would never raise my voice. On the outside I appeared composed, but inside I cracked at the slightest pressure. I was that woman, quiet and breakable and easy to blame.
For a brief time, Raghav showed kindness. I mistook those early gestures for affection. We wandered through markets, talked about the stories we loved, and imagined a future that never came. But the colors in my home faded quickly. Each day dimmed more than the one before it. In the end, Mira and I moved to the small attic room above the kitchen. It was meant for storage rather than living, yet it became the first place where I felt even a faint sense of peace, far away from Raghav.
What exactly changed?
Enhanced emotional rhythm
Sentences flow in a more natural rise and fall, making the emotions clearer and more immersive.
Improved imagery
Stronger visual cues without altering the meaning.
Example: “silent as dust settles into corners” → “slipped into silence the way dust settles into forgotten corners.”
Refined tone
Softened or strengthened certain words to match the narrator’s emotional state more authentically.
More natural pacing
Paragraphs breathe better. Emotional beats land more smoothly.
Removed minor stiffness
Line editing removes slight awkwardness and lifts the prose to a more polished, expressive level.
No change to story, events, or meaning
Only the delivery changed, not the content.
How our editing and proofreading process works?
STEP 1
Manuscript Review
Share your draft with us in any format. We assess its structure, clarity, and improvement scope.
STEP 2
Editing Begins
Your assigned editor works through the manuscript with track changes and comments.
STEP 3
Author Collaboration
You review the edits, request clarifications, and collaborate on refining tone or sections as needed.
STEP 4
Final Clean Copy
You receive the polished, publication-ready manuscript file.
SEND US YOUR MANUSCRIPT, and Let’s start today.
What you get?
Professionally edited manuscript
Your manuscript is refined by experienced editors who ensure it reads smoothly, maintains a consistent tone, and meets industry standards for publishing.
Consistency check across names, dates, places, and references
We verify that all character names, timelines, locations, events, and references remain accurate and consistent throughout the manuscript.
Error-free grammar, punctuation, and phrasing
Every sentence is examined carefully. We correct grammatical mistakes, fix punctuation issues, and refine awkward or unclear phrasing without altering your intended meaning.
Tracked changes and editor comments
You receive the edited manuscript with visible edits and comments. This gives you complete control to accept, reject, or modify every suggestion.
Preservation of your writing voice
Your original tone and style remain intact. We enhance clarity and flow while ensuring the story still sounds like you wrote it.
Improved clarity, structure, and readability
We strengthen the flow of ideas, reorganize confusing sections, and enhance sentence readability so your story feels clear and engaging from start to finish.
Why choose Shrubscribe for your manuscript editing and proofreading?
- Editors with experience across multiple genres
- Designed specifically for self-publishing authors
- Transparent and predictable pricing
- Timely delivery without compromising quality
- End-to-end publishing ecosystem (Editing → Formatting → Cover → POD)
Ready to see your book on shelves? Let’s start today.