Because everyone needs an editor

From finding errors to finding the story, we're here to help.

We believe in the power of the written word. Whether you're polishing your thesis, preparing a manuscript for publication, or punching up your marketing materials, we'll ensure your writing is grammatically correct and as engaging as it can possibly be.

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What We Do

Copy Editing

Starting at $50 an hour.

Clear, error-free writing, while preserving your original voice.

Content Editing / Development

Starting at $60 an hour.

Plot. Point-of-View. Character Arc. All the elements considered. This is the fun stuff.

Ghostwriting

Pricing based on manuscript length, etc.

Like a backseat driver, we're here to help. And no one has to know.

Reviews

"I wholeheartedly recommend Dana for your creative writing projects. I have seen her put her heart and soul into her creative projects. She'll make your next project better!"

Deanna Rizzo

"Dana helped me revise my novel in three months’ time. She was remarkable with details like grammar and sentence structure, but was invaluable in seeing the story as a whole. Her insight helped clarify and amplify my voice, and define the story arc of the characters I had created."

Stephen Clawson

"I have worked with Dana on several interpretive exhibit projects. I trust her to correct grammar, maintain the intended voice, and adhere to style guides. I often find myself telling her, “Fantastic catch!” She makes me look great! "

Kelley Mlicki, Certified Interpretive Planner

"I appreciated the small line edits around sentence structure and punctuation; some of those small things are the hardest to see."

Michael Namkung, michaelnamkung.com

"I have worked with Dana on writing projects for Bitch Media and Best Places Portland publications. She has a very clear sense of voice and style, and is a top-notch editor. Additionally, Dana is easy and pleasant to work with as she observes notable professional acumen. I absolutely recommend her!"

Elizabeth Lopeman

"Dana brings exceptional organization, an incredible eye for detail, and an ability to see the larger context to any task or project. She’s gifted with language and is adept at understanding people – keys to truly effective communication and connection. I find her incisive, funny, and capable of solving virtually any problem you give her. Talk with her yourself and you’ll quickly see what I mean."

Greg Netzer
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Who's We?

Dana Cera

We is me, and a cadre of writing and editing colleagues. We aim to understand your goals and the message you want to convey or the story you want to tell. To elevate the technical content while enhancing the narrative. Whether you require developmental editing, line editing, or proofreading, we love what we do and we'd love to do it for you.

After receiving a B.A. in English (emphasis in Creative Writing) from SF State, I got an M.S. from Portland State in Professional and Technical Writing wherein I created my own program of study: "Writing to Entertain." I've published creative nonfiction (personal essay and memoir) and I've had several screenplays on finalist lists in multiple competitions. I've studied with Steve Almond, Robert McKee, Lee Montgomery, Debra Gwartney, Tom Spanbauer, and Michael McGregor, to name a few greats. 

Collaboration to completion.

The first chapter or the first 15 pages are free.

Let's see if we're a good fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. And if you've not yet found your voice, we'll do our best to help you hear it.

I am happy to consider working with clients whose work is personally intriguing in some way. Let's talk!

Absolutely! We have experience working with various style guides and can edit your document according to most any parameters and requirements. If given our druthers, we've a penchant for Chicago.