Hi, I'm Susan,
the editor, writer, and heart behind Fine Line Proofs.
You want to feel it in your bones: This is it. I’m done. It’s ready.
You want the calm confidence of knowing that what’s on the page is exactly what you meant to say—nothing lost, nothing added, and definitely no one else’s voice creeping in.
I used to work the kind of job that looked right on paper—but was shrinking me on the inside. I wasn’t just looking for a career change. I was looking for something that let me be me—thoughtful, meticulous, quietly creative, and obsessed with clarity.
Editing gave me that. So did writing. And starting my own business gave me the freedom to head to my desk every day with excitement. I get to work with fiction writers who care deeply about the stories they tell, and that feels like home.
But, I also get to write my children's stories, and the joy it brings is priceless! So I know where you're coming from.
My promise to you
Your voice matters. I’m not here to overwrite it—I’m here to support it. You deserve to feel proud of your work. Not anxious. Not unsure. Just ready.
Editing isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting closer to what you want to say. There’s no “right way.” Just the way that serves your story and your readers.
Ready for your calm confidence?
No more doubts. No more overwhelm. Just a clear, steady “Yes, this is ready.” When you feel that, you know you’re good to go.
The best editing is the kind you don’t see.
Choose your editor like you would a good friend—someone who has your back, tells you the straight truth, but understands the best way to hand it to you.