When I wrapped up the first draft of my thriller, I felt confident in the core idea. The plot had twists, the characters had depth, and I knew there was a good story in there—but it just wasn’t landing the way I wanted. The opening felt too soft, the tension dipped in the middle, and the pacing overall needed more control. I didn’t want to hand readers something that only picked up halfway through. I wanted a story that grabbed them from page one and didn’t let up. That’s when I decided to try British Proofreading’s novel editing service, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. My editor approached the manuscript with fresh perspective and a sharp eye for storytelling. They immediately picked up on where the energy was dropping and helped me restructure key scenes to maintain momentum. They suggested changes that pushed the suspense forward, tightened up slower chapters, and raised the stakes where it mattered most. They also worked closely on the tone and language, helping me refine the dialogue, polish the pacing, and cut the unnecessary fluff that was getting in the way of the tension. By the time we were finished, the story felt completely transformed—but still mine. It read faster, sharper, and carried far more impact. The twists hit harder, the pacing felt right, and the ending landed with the intensity I was aiming for. If you’re writing a thriller and want your story to feel professionally polished without losing your voice, British Proofreading’s novel editing service is the best investment you can make. They took my rough draft and helped shape it into the page-turner I knew it could be.