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Why work with an editor?
Why work with an editor?
Everyone can benefit from a sounding board. As a developmental editor, I work with writers to strengthen early drafts. My role isn’t to co-write or rewrite but to help you achieve your writing goals through 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 I specialize in:
Genres I specialize in:
Adult Fiction:
Romance (contemporary, romantic comedy, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, romantic suspense)
Mystery
Middle-Grade Fiction:
Adventure
Fantasy
Magical Realism
Mystery
Sports
Nonfiction:
Marketing and business communications
Technology topics
Services
Services
I offer a range of services tailored to where you are in your process. Regardless of the service you need, we'll start with a free introductory call to go over your project, goals, timeline, and what to expect from an edit. If we decide to move forward, I'll have you send me a sample of your work before I provide a proposed editing plan and estimate.
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 at the sentence and paragraph 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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