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About
Many of our clients introduce themselves as, “I’m not a writer, but…” and then tell me they have an idea, a draft, or even a full manuscript. They’ve done everything they know how to do, and they’ve reached a point where they’re asking: Is this actually working? Is it ready? What comes next?
I’m Dr. Linda Tucker, founder of Cup and Quill. My team and I work with writers at all stages, including first-time authors, who take their work seriously and are ready to see it through to a finished, professionally edited manuscript.
You’ll get a clear, honest assessment and hands-on editorial support. That means we don’t just “polish” what’s there. We help you strengthen the writing itself, from big-picture structure to sentence-level clarity, so you can move forward with confidence.
Every partnership begins with a conversation to understand where you are and recommend the right path forward.
If this sounds like what you're looking for, let's connect.
Dr. Linda Tucker
Founder, Cup and Quill, LLC
Overview
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8 employees
8 years in business
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Substantive or developmental editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
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Fiction manuscripts
Non-fiction manuscripts
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Monica L.
Jul 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dr. Tucker and I had an excellent consultation. Our meeting started off with our getting to know each other before discussing the project. Based on the information I provided as well as my project goals, Dr. Tucker created a plan to achieve them. She knew my vision without my going into every intricate detail. I sincerely appreciate her thoughtfulness, professionalism, and expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Tucker and her team for your editing and publishing needs.
Details: Remotely (phone or internet)
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Laurin O.
Jun 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dr. Linda is helping me dive deeper into my writing, improve my technique, and become a stronger writer. She is encouraging & thoughtful in her feedback & assistance. I can tell she is genuinely invested in helping me write my story & learn. I was looking for professional guidance and an outside perspective, and I found it! Working with her has been an ongoing pleasure!
Details: Writing • Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Copyediting • Proofreading • Non-fiction manuscripts • Ghostwriting • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Kristie S.
May 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Linda at Cup & Quill Services for Writers has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From the beginning, she has taken the time to understand both my writing goals and the vision for my book. Her guidance not only helped me move my project forward, but also used her expertise to strengthen my writing skills and pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of. Linda’s coaching has strengthened me as a writer. I better understand storytelling, structure, and overall writing techniques. She has a unique ability to encourage growth while still honoring your individual voice as a writer. I truly appreciate her patience, professionalism, and dedication to my project. I would highly recommend Linda and her team at Cup & Quill to anyone looking to start a writing project or support with a current one.
Details: Editing • Proofreading • Copyediting • Formatting and fact checking • Fiction manuscripts • Human resources • 30,000 - 50,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Jeff O.
May 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am very happy with her comments regarding my writing. It has helped me to become a better writer. I am also more confident in my writing ability and look forward to continue to improve
Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Proofreading • Copyediting • Non-fiction manuscripts • Education • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jessica T.
May 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My editor was extremely helpful. She gave clear direction and honest feedback. After reading it, I came away feeling very excited that I could make the project better and more ready to send out. Highly recommended.
Details: Editing • Copyediting • Proofreading • Fiction manuscripts • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Cup & Quill Services for Writers, LLC's reply
Thank you, Jessica, for the opportunity to help you bring your projection closer to fruition. We're excited to see the next steps!
Writing and Editing Services
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Linda Tucker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Cup and Quill offers a range of coaching and cost per/word editing packages that can be custom-tailored to suit a client's needs and objectives. We align our prices with industry standards and our mission to deliver outstanding service through a team of highly credentialed editors, many of whom hold PhDs and possess extensive training and experience.
Our model (including the rates) reflects our belief that the best businesses are built around a commitment to engaging with clients as human beings, first and foremost, and not just word counts with dollar amounts assigned to them.
Finally, no dollar amount will ever be high enough to convince us to help students cheat by writing essays for them. We adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. We do not serve clients seeking help to engage in unethical practices under any circumstances.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every Cup and Quill partnership begins with a complimentary consultation to clarify their goals and objectives, and to determine which services best fit their needs. If a client wishes to move forward, I match the project to the editor who is the best fit and send a contract to the client. The client sends the manuscript as an MS Word document.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Cup and Quill's editors bring a professor's touch to their clients' work. Most have PhDs and years of experience as editors, scholars, writers, and teachers.
