Currently accepting inquiries for editing services in all narrative genres!

Independent Publishing Studio
&
Online Writing Café

Proofreading

A final “cold read” for typos, punctuation, and layout consistency.

Starting at $0.012 / word

Line Editing

Refining rhythm, voice, and prose flow to elevate the reading experience.

Starting at $0.02 / word

Developmental

Deep structural and narrative architecture; focusing on arc, pacing, and theme.

Starting at $0.035 / word

I. The Artist’s Atelier

The gap between “content” and “art” is wide. Our Studio exists to help you cross it. We provide the breathing room and resources to pull your ideas out of your northernmost notebooks and onto the world’s stage. In an era of automation, we believe in the sanctity of the human hand. After all, machines cannot mimic the soul. Every voice here remains undeniably its own.

The Mission

II. Partnership Over Production

Literature is a social act. Through collaborative sessions and shared focus, we foster a community where the solitude of writing meets the warmth of connection. Whether you are a teen poet, a seasoned scientist, or a first-time dreamer, we offer a sanctuary for every walk of life. We strive to dismantle the expected, lifting your work up to meet your vision.

The Ethos

III. Substance is the Aesthetic.

Beauty is a utility, not a luxury. We prioritize classical typography and the tradition of craft, because no thing worth building is built in a day. Our goal is to deliver quality that survives the “wash” of time, while preserving the edge that makes a story felt. Rather than fear the edge, we confront it. Sharpen it. Make it serve the art.

The Standard

IV. Curation Over Volume

A bookstore should not be a warehouse; it should be a conversation. We reject the corporate “safe bet” in favor of the independently brave. Our shelves are reserved for the rare, the difficult, and the work that demands a reader’s full attention. We value the “good trouble”; stories that challenge norms and provoke reflection without sacrificing the human dignity that makes storytelling possible.

The Horizon

Custom Services Quote*

New Writers Eligible for a FREE introductory edit of up to 1,000 words!

Est. Investment
$0.00
Booking Deposit: $0.00

Est. Turnaround

*Estimates are based on average word count and project requirements. Final cost may vary following introductory edit and consultation.

Studio Intake
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Please paste up to 1,000 words, Google Doc link, or write ‘Will email’ to send a .docx later.
Studio Intake
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Please paste up to 1,000 words, Google Doc link, or write ‘Will email’ to send a .docx later.

info@backofnorth.com

THE STUDIO IS OPEN

Current openings for developmental editing, technical manuscripts, and legacy projects. We specialize in the difficult and the deep, transforming raw drafts into disciplined, finished works. If you are ready to pull your ideas out of the notebook, let’s chat. The kettle is always on.