stop it, you wrote a book too?

yinfluence editorial is an australian collective founded by author and editor emma pei yin. we provide structural editing, copyediting, proofreading, manuscript assessments and culturally informed feedback for fiction, with a particular focus on supporting writers of colour, queer writers and neurodivergent writers.

bringing together craft expertise and cultural insight, our team offers rigorous, thoughtful editorial support that strengthens manuscripts while safeguarding the integrity of every voice.

we also offer marketing and publicity packages.

Open book titled 'When Sleeping Women Wake' by Emma Pei Yin on a wooden table surrounded by papers, glasses, a pen, a cup of coffee, and other books and notebooks.

a snippet of what we offer . . .

manuscript assessment

every story deserves to be seen for its potential. we’ll read your draft with care and compassion, offering honest feedback that strengthens your voice without silencing it.

    • a careful reading of your work, with notes on what holds power, what falters and why

    • considered feedback on plot, prose, character, dialogue and pacing

    • a 45-minute chat to unpack our insights together

  • based on word count

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders

copy edits

your words matter. we’ll polish sentences and smooth the flow with respect for your unique style, ensuring clarity and consistency without erasing what makes your voice distinct.

    • a meticulous line-by-line edit for grammar, clarity and cadence

    • attention to style and rhythm, refining without erasing your distinctive voice

    • a style sheet to preserve consistency in details, tone and choices

    • an optional call to talk through patterns in your prose and ways to strengthen them

  • $0.028 per word.

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

the first 3 chapters

when you’re pitching to agents, publishers or competitions, you’ve got one shot to stand out. we’ll help you craft pages that spark curiosity and linger long after they’re read—the kind of story no one can shake from their mind.

    • detailed notes on your opening chapters: how they establish voice, setting and momentum

    • feedback on how your beginning positions readers for the journey ahead

    • a short conversation about what agents and publishers seek in those critical early pages, and how your work can meet and transcend those expectations

  • based on word count.

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

marketing & publicity

your story deserves to find its readers. we’ll help you shape blurbs, branding and strategies that feel authentic, accessible and rooted in who you are.

  • please contact us for a complimentary video call to discuss your project

  • based on project and package selection

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

structural edits

stories are living, breathing things. we’ll work alongside you to untangle plots, deepen characters and shape your narrative so it holds the weight of your vision and your truth.

    • a comprehensive editorial letter that reimagines the scaffolding of your story: its structure, rhythm and emotional weight

    • margin notes that illuminate how changes might take shape within the text itself

    • guidance on deepening themes and arcs so your work resonates more fully

    • a follow-up discussion to walk through possibilities and ensure you feel equipped to revise

  • $0.038 per word

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders

proofreading

the gentlest of final passes. we’ll catch the stray typos and formatting slips, so your manuscript reaches the world as clean, confident and professional as you intended.

    • a final attentive pass to catch lingering slips in spelling, grammar, punctuation and layout

    • careful checks for continuity and consistency

    • reassurance that your manuscript is ready to meet the world polished and whole

  • $0.018 per word.

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

submissions ready

    • editing and refinement of your query letter, synopsis and sample chapters

    • practical insight into how to catch an agent’s attention without compromise

    • a one-to-one session to shape your pitch with confidence and clarity

  • based on word count.

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

putting your work into the world can be scary. we’ll support you in creating query letters, synopses and packages that speak with clarity and confidence—so agents and publishers meet your story at its strongest.

mentorships

    • regular conversations with an editor/author who is both guide and ally

    • ongoing feedback as your project develops, so you are never navigating alone

    • tailored advice that supports your growth as both writer and storyteller

    • steadfast encouragement and accountability, honouring your pace and your process

  • project based

    community pricing is available for low income health care card holders.

writing can be lonely, especially when your perspective isn’t often reflected back. our mentors walk alongside you with encouragement, accountability and belief in your voice every step of the way.

p.s. we promise to use capital letters in all services unlike what we’ve done here, which is purely for aesthetics. cute though, right?

  • jing xuan teo

    editor & marketing strategist

  • marina sano

    editor & bookseller

  • melanie saward

    editor, author & educator

  • tzeyi koay

    mentor & author

  • manuela ocampo

    editor & translator

  • keely mewett

    editor & bookseller

  • rohan mccartney

    beta reader & bookseller

  • ayesha inoon

    editor & author

  • jackie lee morrison

    editor & author

  • lisa tirreno

    editor & author

  • Deb Wain

    editor & mentor

  • genevieve novak

    editor & author

  • alli parker

    author & editor

let’s chat

some quick answers

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some quick answers *

  • we provide developmental editing (big-picture structure, pacing, character development), line editing (style, flow, and voice), copyediting (grammar, spelling, consistency) and proofreading (final polish before publication).

  • yes, we do.

  • no, sorry!

  • this is something we will discuss in more detail during the consultation call.

  • we do not accept poetry at this stage.

  • this depends on the editor you are matched with.

  • this will depend on the editor you are matched with and their schedule

  • send us an email for a full price list. we also offer community pricing for individuals who hold a low income healthcare card.

  • 100%. we respect your intellectual property will do everything within our power to ensure it remains confidential. we can sign a nondisclosure agreement if required.

  • yes, we offer ‘submissions ready’ packages. send us an email for more information.

  • no editor can guarantee publication, but we can help make your manuscript as strong and polished as possible for submission or self-publishing.