Editing Services

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Critique/Review

In this first step toward the editing process, I'll take a look at your manuscript and let you know in a several-page review letter what's working well and what areas could be causing problems.

Content Edit

This "Big Picture" edit is the first step in the editing process. I'll take a look at the elements of your genre, as well as focus my attention to plot, characterization, voice, tone, organization/flow, and consistency.

Line Edit

Here is where we get down to the nitty gritty. I will examine each line of text, and scour for poor word choice, misspelling, word usage issues, repetition, and other problems that could hinder the effectiveness of your manuscript.

Proofread

This is the final "Spit and Polish" step of the editing process. After you have finished editing - and rewriting, and editing again! - this is where I comb through your manuscript for the last time, wiping out any troublesome spelling, punctuation, or formatting errors we may have missed.

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Rates and Descriptions of Services

Critique/Review

Rate: $0.015 / word

During this  phase of the editing process, I will review your work according to publication and genre standards.  You will receive a written review concerning the following elements:

The prices listed below are sample prices only and do not reflect any actual agreement made between a client and myself.  Monthly or bi-weekly payments may be arranged once a quote is requested and a contract is signed.  

  • 50-500 wd flash-fiction                $25 USD
  • 501-5000 wd manuscript            $75 USD 
  • 5,001-10,000 wd manuscript      $150 USD
  • 10,001-15,000 wd manuscript    $225 USD
  • 15,001-20,000 wd manuscript    $300 USD

*For manuscripts over 20,000 words, please contact me for a quote today!

Content Edit

Rate: $0.030 / word (Multiple Consulting Sessions Needed)

This is the heavy-editing phase, where you and I work together to rework your rough draft into a more cohesive, organized, and workable document.  Through multiple consulting sessions, and several rounds of editing, we will get your manuscript from rough draft to line-edit ready!  In this phase, I edit your manuscript for:

The prices listed below are sample prices only and do not reflect any actual agreement made between a client and myself.  Monthly or bi-weekly payments may be arranged once a quote is requested and a contract is signed.  

  • 50-500 wd flash-fiction                $25 USD
  • 501-5000 wd manuscript            $150 USD 
  • 5,001-10,000 wd manuscript      $300 USD
  • 10,001-15,000 wd manuscript    $450 USD
  • 15,001-20,000 wd manuscript    $600 USD

*For manuscripts over 20,000 words, please contact me for a quote today!

Line Edit

Rate: $0.035 / word

The function of a line-edit is to assess how you are using language to convey your message.  During this phase of the editing process, I will examine your work, sentence by sentence, to ensure maximum impact and readability.  During this phase, i:

The prices listed below are sample prices only and do not reflect any actual agreement made between a client and myself.  Monthly or bi-weekly payments may be arranged once a quote is requested and a contract is signed.  

  • 50-500 wd flash-fiction                $25 USD
  • 501-5000 wd manuscript            $175 USD 
  • 5,001-10,000 wd manuscript      $350 USD
  • 10,001-15,000 wd manuscript    $525 USD
  • 15,001-20,000 wd manuscript    $700 USD

*For manuscripts over 20,000 words, please contact me for a quote today!

Proofread

Rate: $0.018 / word

This final phase of the editing process is spent pouring over your manuscript to be sure the final product is completely error free.  As I make my way through your final draft, I make changes to:

The prices listed below are sample prices only and do not reflect any actual agreement made between a client and myself.  Monthly or bi-weekly payments may be arranged once a quote is requested and a contract is signed.  

  • 50-500 wd flash-fiction                $25 USD
  • 501-5000 wd manuscript            $90 USD 
  • 5,001-10,000 wd manuscript      $180 USD
  • 10,001-15,000 wd manuscript    $270 USD
  • 15,001-20,000 wd manuscript    $360 USD

*For manuscripts over 20,000 words, please contact me for a quote today!

Combining multiple editorial services for one contractual session/manuscript will include a 20% discount off the total price.


Still unsure of which service would be the most beneficial for your work?  If you are interested in finding out more information regarding a specific service, or deciding which service best suits your current draft, complete the form below and I’ll respond as soon as I can – usually within 24-48 hours.

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