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Services

Good editing doesn't come out of a cookie cutter.

My editing services are highly customizable and cater to whatever your project most needs right now. For your convenience, I offer a few pre-made editing packages—all of which can be tweaked to match your wants, wishes, and budget.

Level 1

Fix It Up!

The Proofreading Package

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Includes:

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  • Meticulous proofreading and hard error correction

  • Industry-adherent manuscript formatting for submission to agents, publishers, etc.

20
USD
per hour
Level 2

Developmental Lab:

The Big Picture Package

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Includes:

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  • Intensive editorial evaluation of your manuscript’s “big picture” elements: characterization, structure, plot, organization, political sensibilities, consistency, themes, etc.

  • An overhead write-up of large-scale editorial suggestions, plus plenty of guidance for your next steps

  • Page-by-page margin comments throughout your entire manuscript to help you identify specific areas of opportunity right down to the paragraph

  • One hour of live consultation via telephone, instant messaging service, or whatever’s most comfortable for you. (Extra hours added upon writer’s request!)

35
USD
per hour
Level 3

Full Service:

The House Editor Package

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Includes:

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  • Substantive line editing. I work my way through each and every line of your manuscript and make direct improvements with the goal of dramatically refining the book’s flow, readability, structure, and polish. No detail is too small! (Don't worry; as the writer, you always have the final say.)

  • Built-in revision pass. After my initial edit is complete, you’ll have a chance to review my suggestions and make changes. When you're done, send it back my way for a second round of editing; I’ll make sure your changes are implemented smoothly and no new glitches pop up along the way.

  • One hour of live consultation via telephone, instant messaging service, or whatever’s most comfortable for you. (Extra hours added upon writer’s request!)

55
USD
per hour

More options...

Reduced service packages are available for writers on a tight budget, or for those who simply don’t need every feature from one of my pre-built packages. Feel free to ask!

 

 Also, for your convenience, here’s a link to the Editorial Freelancers Association's listing of industry-standard rates for various editing services. My rates are competitive, but I’m a big fan of cost transparency—before you actually sign the check.

Turnaround

All services can be custom-scheduled to fit your timeline. I’ll provide you with frequent updates and estimated finish dates as the editing process is underway. If you’d like to check in at any time, I’m always easy to reach.

On a deadline?

Novels are tricky beasts. Sometimes they take a little longer or go a little faster than even the best editor can guess from the starting line. This is why my editing packages don’t typically schedule an exact finish date until I've really had a chance to sink into your book. (This enables me to be absolutely certain that all projects will be done on time without any of that dicey guesswork. It also allows me to offer such competitive rates.)

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But sometimes a writer has a do-or-die date. If you have a deadline bearing down upon you, you need to know exactly when your book will be ready—right down to the hour. Just let me know your deadline ahead of time, and we’ll talk about my guaranteed deadline rush service.

Ready to finish your book?

The best way to pick an editor is to check out their skills on the job.

 

Try out my editorial style by getting a commitment-free sample edit of your work. No charge.

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