Content/Developmental Editing Starting at $0.02 per word
I address issues concerning plot, characterization, conflict/tension, dialogue, world building, structure, description, setting, emotion, showing/telling, pacing, point of view, voice, consistency, overwriting/underwriting, etc.
You will receive a comprehensive, lengthy editorial report outlining your book’s strengths and weaknesses as well as detailed suggestions for improvement. Extensive comments will also be included in the manuscript using Microsoft Word’s comment feature.
A one-hour video or phone session is included upon completion of the edit.
Line Editing & Copyediting Starting at $0.02 per word
These changes are done in the manuscript using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
Copyediting Starting at $0.013 per word
I address issues concerning spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, typos, repetition, spacing, word choice, continuity errors/inconsistencies, etc.
These changes are done in the manuscript using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
Proofreading Starting at $0.009 per word
I address issues concerning spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos, etc.
These changes are done in the manuscript using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
This should be the final pass before the manuscript is published.
Manuscript Critique Starting at $0.005 per word
I will read your manuscript and provide you with a written assessment of its strengths and weaknesses as well as address any specific concerns you have.
This service does not include comments in the manuscript.
This is more comprehensive than a beta read but less detailed than a full content/developmental edit.
Query Letter Critique $30.00 flat rate
This includes a full edit and critique of your query letter and one round of feedback on your revisions.
It should be one page only with standard formatting:
One-inch margins, single spacing, 12-pt. Times New Roman
Synopsis Critique $40.00 flat rate
This includes a full line edit and critique of your one- to two-page synopsis.
Please use standard formatting:
One-inch margins, 12-pt. Times New Roman, single spacing for one page or double spacing for two pages
Submission Package Edit $100.00 flat rate
This includes a comprehensive edit and critique of your query letter, one- to two-page synopsis, and first ten pages.
One round of feedback on your query letter revisions is also included.
Please use standard formatting for all materials:
Query letter: one page, one-inch margins, single spacing, 12-pt. Times New Roman
Synopsis: one-inch margins, 12-pt. Times New Roman, single spacing for one page or double spacing for two pages
First ten pages: one-inch margins, double spacing, 12-pt. Times New Roman
Editing Packages
Package 1: Content/Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copyediting, & Proofreading
Includes everything listed under the above services.
Includes three editing passes.
Starting at $0.04 per word
Package 2: Content/Developmental Editing, Line Editing, & Copyediting
Includes everything listed under the above services.