Services

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 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
$0.022 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 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.

$0.019 per word
(Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

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.

$0.014 per word
(Prices subject to change based on the nature of the project)

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)