Dogtown Editing is a freelance editing studio for writers who want strong stories, clear prose, and support that strengthens their work without changing their voice.

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I’m Cailey, a professionally trained editor, a member of the Northwest Editors Guild, and a graduate of the University of Washington Editing Certificate Program. I help fiction and nonfiction writers refine their manuscripts through a collaborative approach that protects voice while improving clarity, structure, pacing, and readability. Whether you are querying, self-publishing, or preparing for beta readers, I meet your draft where it is and help you move it toward publication.

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Genres I Work With
I edit genre fiction and narrative nonfiction with a focus on:

• Mystery, thriller, and suspense

• Romance and women’s fiction

• Creative nonfiction, memoir, and family history

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I also welcome select projects outside these areas. For manuscripts explicitly outside of my wheelhouse, I provide referrals to trusted editors.

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Services

• Developmental Editing: structure, pacing, character arcs, and narrative clarity

• Copyediting: sentence-level refinement that preserves voice

• Proofreading: final accuracy and consistency

• Conscious Language Review: writing that communicates with clarity and intention

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A more detailed description of each service, along with deliverables, is available on the Services page.

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Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Consultations are free. Sample edits are available upon request.

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