Honestly Editing Your Book
My Services
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Manuscript Critique $0.020/word
A one-to-two page report analyzing your manuscript in its current state. This report includes a plot summarization and what a reader would take away from it, as well as potential issues with the story.
This service is ideal for a manuscript in its earliest stages, not ready for a full DE.
Typical turnaround time is 1-2 weeks.
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Developmental Edit $0.038/word
A full, in-depth analysis reading accompanied by notes and comments on an annotated manuscript, with an editorial letter outlining praise and suggestions for your story in its current state, and how to take it to the next step.
This service is ideal for a manuscript that has gone through at least two rounds of author editing.
Typical turnaround time is 3-6 weeks, depending on volume.
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Book Coaching $0.050/word
A developmental edit plus continued meetings working through the letter that was written. Each meeting will be an additional $10/hour.
This service is ideal for a manuscript ready for a DE and authors who want to have constant collaboration and meetings about their work, working as peers.
Turnaround time for DE is 3-6 weeks. Meetings are up to you!
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Full Package $0.045/word
A manuscript critique, developmental edit, and continued meetings until the project is completed. Each meeting will be an additional $5/hour
This service is ideal for authors who want someone there the entire way, from start to finish.
This is a lengthy process. Turnaround time will vary.
How can these services help you?
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Developmental editing is all about the quality of your story. Is it cohesive? Is there a strong plot line? Are the characters growing throughout? Does it make sense? Where does this fit in the market?
My job as your editor is to give you the tools and confidence to strengthen your plot line, create an immersive world for readers, and get your characters where they need to be by the end of the book.
With my knowledge and professional training, I can help identify tropes and trends your book may or may not need to make it in this market.
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After the initial edit is done and I have delivered you the editorial letter and annotated manuscript, most services stop there. But sometimes you need a little more.
When you start your submission journey, you will want your book to be at its absolute best before it hits the publisher’s inbox. A DE can absolutely get you there! But, if you’re an author who needs a cheerleader or someone to hold you accountable to edits and deadlines, my book coaching services may be a good fit for you.
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Sometimes people just need a little more support to make their dreams come true. I offer my services for that reason. If you are looking for an editor, not only have you found one, but you have also found your advocate as well.
I will always have the best intentions for your book. I edit with the knowledge that this is your story, not mine, and I give suggestions, praise, and feedback based on that sentiment.
On a budget? No problem!
I will always do my best to work within a writers budget. This world is absolutely crazy! We creatives have to stick together. And with that, all I ask is that you also work with me and be candid about what you can and can’t do. I want to create a safe space for you to discuss financial matters.
Want to know if I’m the editor for you?
Request a free sample edit from me!
To do this, head to my contact page and let me know what you’re working on. For sample edits, I will ask that you send me 20 pages of a specific section you are having trouble with so that I can get a good idea of what I would be working with. This also allows us to talk about the state of your manuscript and discuss which service is right for you. Turn around time for these will be two days.