Editing Services
Editing Services
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See your manuscript with fresh eyes
See your manuscript with fresh eyes
It can be difficult to see a manuscript as a new reader will, especially after you have spent significant time drafting and revising it.
As a developmental editor, I provide an informed outside perspective on your manuscript's strengths, what may be unclear to readers, and where revision can make the greatest difference.
I don't co-write or rewrite your manuscript. Instead, I provide a clear editorial assessment and actionable recommendations you can use to revise with clarity and confidence.
Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Services
Services
I offer a range of services tailored to where you are in your writing process. We’ll start with a free introductory call to discuss your project, goals, timeline, and what to expect from an edit. I may also ask you to send me a sample of your work. From there, I’ll provide a proposed editing plan and estimate designed for your manuscript and revision needs.
Developmental edit
Developmental edit
Select this service if you'd like a in-depth evaluation and detailed feedback on the foundational aspects of your completed manuscript, including structure, pacing, character development, world-building, and the interplay among plotlines, themes, and other central elements.
What's included: Pre-call to align on project details, goals, and expectations; two read-throughs; detailed markup and comments in the script; a detailed editorial letter (8-10 pages).
Timeline: 4-8 weeks, depending on word count and schedule availability.
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Manuscript evaluation
Manuscript evaluation
Select this service if you'd like high-level feedback on an early draft with a focus on strengths and big-picture priorities for improvement.
What's included: Pre-call to align on project details, goals, and expectations; one read-through; in-script notes; a short editorial letter (3-5 pages) summarizing strengths and big-picture areas for improvement, such as plot, flow, story arc, character development, and style.
Timeline: 2-6 weeks, depending on word count and schedule availability.
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Line edit
Line edit
Select this service after you've completed structural revisions for a detailed line-by-line edit that focuses on flow, pace, clarity, word choice, and readability at the sentence and paragraph levels.
What's included: Two read-throughs; detailed markup and comments in the script; a short editorial letter (2-3 pages) summarizing feedback and recommendations.
Timeline: 4-6 weeks, depending on word count and schedule availability.
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Beta read
Beta read
Select this service if you’d like feedback from a reader’s point of view about what’s working and where your manuscript may still need attention.
What's included: One read-through; short summary (2-3 pages) including overall impression, strengths, and areas for improvement from the reader's perspective.
Timeline: 1-2 weeks, depending on word count and schedule availability.
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Agent query and pitch support
Agent query and pitch support
Select one of these services if you're preparing to query agents or pitch your book.
Submission package assessment helps you strengthen your query letter, synopsis, and first 50 pages or book proposal.
Pitch polish session helps you sharpen and practice your pitch.
One-on-one support
One-on-one support
Sometimes a conversation can make all the difference. Select one of these options if you're early in your writing process, working through revisions, or looking for a sounding board. I'm happy to tailor our time to your needs and what works best for you.
Flexible hourly sessions: Choose how you want to use your time. Select an interactive session or receive feedback/editing on written work.
What's included: Per hour booked, either one round of written feedback (up to 3,000 words reviewed/edited) or one hour of virtual face-to-face consultation. Maximum one hour per day.
Cost: One hour $125; Three-hour package: $360; Six-hour package: $648
Interactive sessions: Achieve targeted progress on your book, guided by customized assignments agreed upon before each meeting.
What's included: One or two interactive, 60-minute virtual calls per month; one round of feedback on each assignment (up to 3,000 words reviewed/edited; work must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to call). Minimum three-month commitment.
Cost: One session per month: $175/mo; Two sessions per month: $315/mo
Structured coaching: Work with me as you develop an outline for your book, write and revise up to three chapters, and develop a writing schedule and roadmap.
What's included: One interactive, 60-minute virtual call per month; two rounds of feedback per deliverable (up to 3,000 words reviewed/edited; work must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to call). Minimum three-month commitment.
Cost: $1400
Looking for something else?
Looking for something else?
I offer a range of writing and editing services beyond what's listed on my site.
I'd love to talk with you about how I can help.
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