A Thoughtful, Professional Editing Process

Every project begins with understanding your goals, your manuscript, and where you are in the process—whether you’re revising a book or screenplay for submission, or looking for experienced guidance on next steps.

Services for Writers

Books

Manuscript Evaluation · Developmental Editing · Line Editing · Copyediting · Proofreading

For fiction and nonfiction manuscripts at any stage, from early drafts through final preparation, including editorial guidance on revision strategy and guidance on publication options.

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Screenplays

Script Analysis · Detailed Script Review · Script Editing & Polishing · Script Formatting · Script Proofreading

For features, shorts, and pilots, with attention to structure, pacing, dialogue, and industry expectations.

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Query Letters & Synopses

Editing & Feedback · Editing · Proofreading

Editorial feedback to clarify pitch, strengthen positioning, and sharpen narrative focus for agents, producers, or publishers.

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David Lombardino, Editor & Consultant

Editorial Judgment Built on Experience

Since 2008, I’ve worked with fiction and nonfiction writers on books and screenplays at a wide range of stages—from early drafts to submission, publication, and production.

Before founding my editing practice, I served as an English-language editor at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, working on complex, high-stakes texts for an international audience. That experience continues to inform how I read, assess, and edit long-form work.

I’ve edited projects that have gone on to be traditionally published, successfully self-published, and produced for the screen. In every case, my role is to bring clear editorial judgment to the work and help it stand on its own.

If you’re ready to begin, you can start a new project below.

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Genres I Work In

I work across a wide range of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplay genres, including literary and commercial work. If your project doesn’t fit neatly into a category, you’re welcome to reach out to confirm whether it’s something I can assist with.

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NEW TO WORKING WITH AN EDITOR?

If you’d like to get a sense of my editing approach before starting a project, you’re welcome to request a free sample edit. I’ll review and lightly edit the first pages of your book or screenplay and return them with comments, so you can see how I work and what my feedback looks like.

To request a sample edit, email me the first 5–10 pages of your book (in Word format) or screenplay (in FinalDraft, PDF or Word format) along with the service you're interested in.

HAVE A PARTICULAR APPROACH IN MIND?

If there’s a specific focus, concern, or approach you’d like me to be aware of—such as voice, structure, or submission goals—you’re welcome to share that context before starting.

You can reach me by email, or include notes when submitting a project through the order form.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

I support and promote the work of the following professional organizations:

READY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH YOUR PROJECT?

If you’re considering next steps and would like experienced editorial guidance, you can start a new project or request a quote using the form above. I work with writers at all stages and approach each manuscript with careful judgment, clarity, and respect for the work.

If you have questions before getting started, you’re welcome to reach out by email.

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