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Why work with an editor?
Why work with an editor?
Everyone can benefit from a sounding board. My role is to help you achieve your goals—wherever you are in your process—by providing feedback and suggestions grounded in best practices, professional training, and years of experience.
Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Genres
Genres
I have over twenty-five years of diverse experience and am happy to work with you on any fiction or nonfiction topic or genre. Some of my favorite adult fiction genres include romance and mystery. I have also edited MG and YA works. Within nonfiction, I specialize in business and technology topics.
Services
Services
Beta Read
Beta Read
Select this service if you’d like feedback on your overall manuscript from a reader’s point of view. This is an ideal option if you want a fresh perspective on your work or you’re not sure what type of edit you need.
What's Included
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
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 areas for improvement.
What's Included
What's Included
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
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Developmental Edit
Developmental Edit
Select this service if you'd like a deep evaluation of your completed manuscript, focusing on big-picture issues, along with detailed feedback and recommendations.
What's Included
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
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Line Edit
Line Edit
Select this service (after you've addressed big picture structural elements) for a detailed line-by-line edit that focuses on flow, pace, clarity, word choice, and consistency spanning sentence, paragraph, chapter, and story levels.
What's Included
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
Cost: Varies by manuscript length and genre. Pricing aligns with industry standard rates.
Looking for something else?
Looking for something else?
I offer a range of writing and editing services beyond what's listed on my site. Reach out for a free consultation.
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