Services

Developmental Editing

Developmental editing is generally done before any of the other editing stages. I’ll look for things like:

  • any potential issues with novel structure, pacing, tone, style, plot arcs, character arcs, scenes, etc.

  • provide you with a 15+ double-spaced report detailing my recommendations on how to make improvements to strengthen these big-picture elements

  • provide you with numerous in-document comments highlighting specific areas and offering suggestions

  • point out what’s working well, and why!

  • $0.030 per word

    (Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

Line Editing

Line editing is generally done before copy editing and proofreading. I’ll look for things like:

  • sentence flow

  • sentence clarity

  • redundancy in word choice

  • continuity or consistency issues

  • $0.025 per word

    (Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

    *I always take great pains to preserve the author’s unique style and voice with any line editing changes I make.

Copy Editing

 

Copy editing goes a bit deeper than proofreading. I’ll look for things like:

  • errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling

  • technical inconsistencies regarding spelling, capitalization, font usage, etc.

  • continuity errors and consistency within the story - for example, ensuring your character descriptions stay the same throughout the novel

  • factually incorrect statements

  • potential liabilities such as misusing a company’s name

  • create a style guide for you so you can keep track of word usage, character names and descriptions, places, etc.

  • $0.022 per word

    (Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

Proofreading

 

This adds the finishing touches to your manuscript! I’ll look for things like:

  • spelling mistakes

  • grammatical errors

  • incorrect punctuation

  • formatting inconsistencies in regard to spacing, which words are capitalized or italicized, font usage, etc. to ensure your novel has a cohesive look.

  • $0.015 per word

    (Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

Manuscript Evaluation

I will read your manuscript and provide detailed feedback from an editorial perspective. This evaluation includes:

  • a several page document containing my notes on pacing, consistency, POV, voice, and dialogue

  • editorial notes on plot, characters, and scenes

  • an overview of the manuscript’s strengths

  • recommendations on how to resolve any issues within the manuscript

  • recommendations on next steps (what type/types of additional editing your manuscript would most benefit from)

  • $0.018 per word

    (Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

Bundle Deals!

Bundling services comes with a discount! Line and copy editing are the only two services that can be done simultaneously. They require one contract, as they can be scheduled together. The rest must be scheduled separately, with one contract per service.

The deposit will be split between the two projects, and the discount will be applied to the second project (to prevent the event that a client books two, uses the discount on the first project, and then cancels the second).

Copy Edit + Line Edit Bundle Deal

$0.040 USD per word

Developmental Edit + Line Edit Bundle Deal

$0.050 USD per word

Developmental Edit + Copy Edit Bundle Deal

$0.047 USD per word

Manuscript Evaluation + Line Edit Bundle Deal

$0.038 USD per word

Manuscript Evaluation + Copy Edit Bundle Deal

$0.035 USD per word

Payment Plans

2-Month Plan

Available for any project of $700 USD or higher (minus deposit)

3-Month Plan

Available for any project of $1,000 USD or higher (minus deposit)

4-Month Plan

Available for any project of $1,500 USD or higher (minus deposit)