Ready to take your writing to the next level?

Your words matter, but how do you know if they will connect with your readers as effectively as possible? That's where Wellspring Writing Collective comes in. Our editors work with you to refine your writing, ensuring that it's clear, concise, and persuasive.

We offer a variety of editing services, from copyediting to proofreading to developmental editing. No matter what your needs are, we can help you craft writing that will engage your audience and achieve your goals.

Many writers seek developmental editors to help them identify and address the biggest-picture issues in their manuscripts. This includes things like:

  • Structure: Is your manuscript well-organized and easy to follow?

  • Argument: Is your main argument clear and convincing?

  • Characters: Are your characters developed and believable?

  • Voice: Is your writing style unique and engaging?

If you're struggling with any of these areas, a developmental editor can help. We'll work with you to identify and address any problems, and we'll provide you with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Ready to get started?

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We'll help you create a personalized editing plan that will help you achieve your writing goals.

Why work with Wellspring Writing Co?

We're a team of experienced and qualified editors who are passionate about helping writers succeed. We understand that every writer is different, and we work with you to create a personalized editing plan that meets your specific needs and budget.

We also offer a variety of flexible options for working together, including virtual and in-person meetings.

What clients are saying…

Testimonials

Cindy guided me with sensitivity and clarity through the entire editing process of my collection. She spent time and consideration with the piece as a whole, first responding to the larger work before focusing on the writing line by line. Her edits and guidance were specific and profoundly helpful, and my questions or concerns were answered with suggestions that were clear and welcome. Cindy’s knowledge and attention to detail improved and clarified my writing, guiding it to what I intended it to be when I first began the work. Cindy is a generous and respected reader and editor. She challenged, supported, and encouraged me and I will always be grateful to her.

Mary Jo McLaughlin

As an editor, Cindy Cunningham offers the deluxe package. With a brilliant mind for the overall structure and flow of a manuscript, she also has a keen and detail-oriented eye for line edits. She makes sure every “i” is dotted, every“t” is crossed, and that no comma gets left behind. Cindy has helped me transform hundreds of pages of jumbled, raw material into cohesive, and beautiful manuscripts that would never have existed without her. And while she is good, she is also incredibly fast. Working with Cindy has been a god-send. As a writer, I no longer feel I’m sailing the dark seas alone.

Valley Haggard

Explore editing services

Developmental Editing

  • Nurture your creative vision. The editor provides comprehensive feedback on the big picture, focusing on structure, plot, character development, and overall narrative flow. Our editors honor writing style and confidentiality.

  • Cost: 2.5 cents per word.

Copyediting

  • Copyediting dives deep into your work, ensuring that every sentence, every line, is polished to perfection. We respect your voice and your message while eliminating typos, grammatical errors, or inconsistencies.

  • Cost: 2.5 cents per word

Proofreading

  • Mistakes sneak into the best of writing. Proofreaders comb your manuscript for typos, misspellings, and formatting issues. We respect your work’s integrity and ensure it’s error-free. This does not include any comments or notes on the content itself.

  • Cost: 2 cents per word.

Poetry Collections

  • With an MFA in poetry, a PhD in Literature, and 25+ years of teaching the craft, Cindy Cunningham will work with you by the hour, to help you conceptualize, organize, revise, and finalize your poetry contest or lit mag submissions, chapbook, or book manuscript.

  • Cost: $75 an hour

College Admission Essays

  • We edit essays, ensuring that your personality and aspirations come through in the most effective way possible. Our editors, with decades of working with College Essays, respect your dreams and help you present your best self to your desired institution.

  • Cost: $125, flat rate

With each editing option, you receive:

  • A free, 30-minute consultation over Zoom (or phone)

  • A detailed, confidential, and careful reading of your work

  • A written response to the work, plus in-document editing suggestions (varies in degree depending on service)

  • A 30-minute follow up discussion over Zoom (or phone)

  • Email communication and support

  • Feedback on subsequent drafts at a reduced fee

  • Results-based guarantee-we will work with you until you feel content about your work

  • The option to accept or dismiss any edits.

Educators receive a 10% discount