Your story matters. Let’s work together so that readers recognize its true value.
Have you finally completed your manuscript, and now you’re ready to take the next step? Maybe you aren’t even sure what the next step is. Well, I can help!
I work with authors who have completed a rough draft of their manuscripts and need professional advice to refine their stories.
My approach to editing focuses on thoughtfulness, accuracy, and affordability.
My services include:
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Beta Reading
Manuscript Evaluation
Keep scrolling to learn more about what’s included in each service package.
Developmental Editing
Developmental editors perform a thorough review of story elements and provide advice on how to improve plot holes, dialogue issues, poor characterization, and any other problems they’ve identified. My developmental editing package includes:
- two read-throughs
- 10- to 30-page editorial letter addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- individualized resource guide that describes the most common issues discovered in your manuscript and the steps you can take to fix them
- in-line comments corresponding to the issues noted in the editorial letter and brief suggestions to improve them
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors (can be waived)
- call via Zoom (or over the phone, if preferred) to review the editorial letter and answer any questions you may have
Cost: $0.015 per word (ex. an 80,000-word manuscript would cost $1,200)
Deposit: 50% payment required at contract signing
Line Editing
Line editors edit a story line-by-line. They focus on a story’s style, readability and clarity. My line edits include:
- one read-through
- in-line comments and suggestions
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors
- call via Zoom (or over the phone, if preferred) to review any comments, changes, and suggestions
Cost: $0.012 per word (ex. an 80,000-word manuscript would cost $960)
Deposit: 50% payment required at contract signing
Beta Reading
Beta readers are individuals who read works of fiction or creative nonfiction and tell the author what works and what doesn’t in their manuscript. While this was traditionally unpaid, there are beta readers who now charge for this service. If a beta reader requires payment, make sure they will provide you with more than just informal feedback.
My paid beta reading service includes:
- one read-through
- a two- to four-page report addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- resource pages that define common problems found during a a beta read and how to fix them
- in-line comments highlighting major grammatical or spelling errors
Cost: $0.0015 per word (ex. an 80,000-word manuscript would cost $120)
Manuscript Evaluation
A manuscript evaluation, also called an editorial assessment or manuscript critique, falls somewhere between beta reading and developmental editing. This service is ideal for authors who have had informal beta readers and want some professional input or those who aren’t ready for a full developmental edit just yet. My manuscript evaluation includes:
- one read-through
- five- to seven-page report addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- resource pages that define common problems found during a manuscript evaluation and how to fix them
- in-line comments corresponding to the issues noted in the report
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors (can be waived)
Cost: $0.00625 per word (ex. an 80,000-word manuscript would cost $500)
Deposit: 50% payment required at contract signing