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Manuscript Editing — Kazuto Amaki polishes your manuscriptNovel editing by Kazuto Amaki
A manuscript is like a rough stone before polishing. The passages where readers lose their way, the settings that do not come across, the developments that lose momentum — I check the faces the writer cannot easily see, one by one, and tell you concretely what to change so the story shines. (This service is for Japanese manuscripts; ordering and communication take place in Japanese on Coconala.)
Scope
What is covered
Novel editing
The standard scope is from the opening up to 5,000 Japanese characters. I read structure, world and prose closely, and deliver prose corrections plus improvement advice.
Game scenarios
Game scenario manuscripts are also accepted. Scenario proofreading is available as an option.
Plot consultations
Consult before you start writing, or midway. Worldbuilding consultations and plot-structure support are available as options.
What I focus on
- Contradictions in world, structure and setting
- Character appeal and interiority
- Readability and pacing
- Passages where readers drop off
- Scene staging and build-up
Terms
- Eligible works
- Original fiction, mainly fantasy & SF (no fan fiction)
- Deliverable
- Prose corrections plus improvement advice, as a set
- Options
- Long works, worldbuilding consultations, plot-structure support, game scenario proofreading, and more
- Prices / schedule / reviews
- The latest details are on the Coconala service page
What to send when ordering
- The work's genre
- A synopsis (about 200 Japanese characters)
- The manuscript (Word or PDF)
- The points you most want checked
The service details above are based on the Coconala service page as of September 2026. If anything differs, the Coconala page prevails.
Tell me the genre and the volume, and I will confirm the scope.
Flow
From inquiry to delivery
Check the service page
On the Coconala service page, check the scope, prices, schedule and options.
CoconalaAsk before ordering (optional)
If you are unsure about volume or genre, message me before ordering.
Coconala messagesOrder and send the manuscript
In the talk room after ordering, send the genre, a synopsis (about 200 Japanese characters), the manuscript (Word or PDF), and the points you most want checked.
Coconala talk roomReading and editing
I read the manuscript, check structure, world, characters and prose, and compile the corrections and advice.
Delivery
The edit is delivered in the talk room.
Coconala talk roomReview and completion
Check the contents and approve on Coconala to complete the transaction. For the scope of revisions, see the service page.
FAQ
Questions before ordering
QWhat are the prices and turnaround?
The latest prices, schedules and option fees are listed on the Coconala service page. Because they can change, no amounts are shown on this site.
If the volume of your manuscript requires an option, I will tell you during the pre-order consultation.
QWhich genres do you accept?
Mainly fantasy and SF. For other genres, please ask by message before ordering.
QCan I order an edit of fan fiction?
Only original works are accepted. Fan fiction is not accepted.
QCan you look at a long work?
The standard scope is from the opening up to 5,000 Japanese characters. Coverage of long works is available as an option.
QCan I consult at the plot or setting stage?
Yes. Plot consultations are accepted. Worldbuilding consultations and plot-structure support are available as options.
QCan you look at a game scenario?
Yes. Game scenario proofreading is also available as an option. For Japanese localization of game dialogue, see Game Localization.
QIn what format should I send the manuscript?
Please send the manuscript as Word or PDF, together with the genre, a synopsis of about 200 Japanese characters, and the points you most want checked.
QWhere do payment and communication happen?
Ordering, payment, manuscript handover and delivery all take place on Coconala.
QWho does the editing?
Light novel author Kazuto Amaki. His published work and web serialization record are summarized on the author page.
Editor
Reading manuscripts as a writer
Orders and inquiries are handled on Coconala.