Hi writers!

We’re so glad you’re considering Ditch Life Publishing LLC for your editorial support.

My name is Mia, and I’m the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ditch Life. I work alongside our poetry editor, Maddy, to offer thoughtful, supportive editorial feedback for emerging and first-time writers. Together, we hold two Master’s degrees in writing and have spent the past five years teaching English literature and writing at the college level.

Our approach combines craft-focused guidance with the care and encouragement writers need as they develop their voice. Whether you're working on a short story, essay, or personal narrative, our goal is to help you strengthen your work while keeping the process collaborative, clear, and accessible.

We believe every writer deserves thoughtful feedback and a welcoming entry point into the editorial process.

Our Services

Tier 1: Editorial Review

A supportive first step for early drafts.

Included:

  • In-manuscript comments and suggestions

  • Big-picture feedback on structure, clarity, and flow

  • A 2–3 page editorial letter with revision guidance

Pricing:

  • 0–5,000 words — $125

  • 5,000–10,000 words — $175

  • 10,000–20,000 words — $250–$275

Tier 2: Developmental Edits

For writers ready for deeper structural feedback.

Included:

  • Detailed margin comments throughout the manuscript

  • Developmental editing (structure, pacing, voice, and clarity)

  • Craft guidance to strengthen the piece

  • A written editorial letter with actionable revision notes

  • One short follow-up call to discuss feedback and next steps

Pricing:

  • 0–5,000 words — $175

  • 5,000–10,000 words — $225

  • 10,000–20,000 words — $275-300

Tier 3: Full Editorial Package

A comprehensive editing experience for writers preparing their work for submission or publication.

Included:

  • Full developmental editing

  • Line-level editing for clarity, tone, and style

  • Detailed margin comments throughout

  • A comprehensive editorial letter

  • One consultation call to discuss revisions and direction

  • A light second look after revisions (if needed)

Pricing:

  • 0–5,000 words — $300

  • 5,000–10,000 words — $375

  • 10,000–20,000 words — $500-$525

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fill out the Google Form with your information and the service tier you're interested in. We’ll reach out to you within 1 week with our availability and provide a timeline for your edit.

  • Your manuscript will be read closely, and you’ll receive detailed feedback based on the level of editing you selected. This may include in-text comments, craft suggestions, and an editorial letter with revision guidance. You’ll be kept in the loop along the way!

  • Maddy and I are teachers before anything else, and our feedback will always reflect that. We focus on strengthening structure, clarity, voice, and overall impact while respecting your style and intentions as a writer. The goal is to help your work become the strongest version of itself.

  • Not at all! The goal of editorial feedback is to support your development as a writer. Our approach focuses on helping you better understand your craft so you can revise with confidence and continue growing your voice.

  • Yes! We’re happy to work with poets. For longer poems or poetry collections, we’ll still generally base pricing on word count. If you have several shorter poems, you’re welcome to send them together as a small group so we can review them as one submission.

  • We aim to keep our editorial services accessible whenever possible. We currently offer a 20% discount for students and teachers. If you’re interested in using this discount, just mention it when you reach out about your project, and we’ll include it when confirming your pricing.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the Google Form here:

We’re so excited to work with you!

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Writer Reviews

“I highly recommend Mia and the staff at Ditch Life for editorial services. Ditch Life Publishing has edited two of my pieces, and I cannot say enough good things about the results. Beyond grammar and punctuation, their developmental style enhanced my writing and pulled out ideas that bettered the work overall. While keeping my tone and voice intact, they made suggestions that challenged me to write further and deeper as well as enhance the writing. Their suggestions are strong, yet met with a warm, encouraging tone that gives the writer the ultimate decision for their piece (and yet the edits always benefit the work). I have so enjoyed working with the team at Ditch Life and feel I am a better writer for their review and editorial process. I cannot recommend them enough.” 

— Dave Cummins

“Working with Mia as an editor has been such a gift to my writing process. She reads with real care and attention, and her feedback always feels thoughtful, perceptive, and grounded with deep respect for the writer’s voice.

Mia has a wonderful ability to see the heart of a piece and help shape it so the intention is clearer and stronger. Her edits are both insightful and encouraging: she challenges the work in all the right ways while making the editing process feel collaborative and supportive. I always come away from her feedback feeling more confident in the direction of the piece and excited to keep refining it. Any writer would be lucky to have Mia as their editor and reader.”

— Rebecca Briggs Baker