Services
Take time to read through the descriptions below and chose which service is best for your project. It is very important these are done in order.
Dev -> Line/Copy -> Proof
For example, hiring a copyeditor first could mean you are paying for completed scenes to get edited which may end up being cut during developmental.
I would love to talk you through the process, so reach out with any questions.
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing provides the big-picture feedback. This will dive into character development, story pacing, themes, tone, plot, etc.
Copyediting
Copyediting provides technical accuracy and consistency. I will focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, etc., while preserving voice and intent.
Line Editing
Line Editing goes a bit closer, looking line by line for clarity and flow. You may get feedback on word choice, sentence structure, voice, sentence-level pacing, etc.
Proofreading
Proofreading is both the closest and farthest look into your work. At this point, there should have been multiple eyes on it, and I'm looking for obvious issues. This may look like spelling errors, punctuation mistakes, grammar or style corrections, etc.
Pricing
A 50% deposit is required to reserve editing time on the calendar. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the edit prior to final file release.
Editing services are quoted within a price range. Final pricing depends on factors such as manuscript length, genre, timeline, and the manuscript’s starting condition.
If your project needs support beyond the services listed, such as coaching, beta reading, or editorial assessment, I am always happy to discuss a custom approach.
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Developmental Editing
$0.03 - $0.05 / word
Ex: 80,000 words = $2,400 - $4,000
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Proofreading
$0.01 - $0.015 / word
Ex: 80,000 words = $800 - $1,200
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Line Editing/Copyediting
$0.02 - $0.04 / word
Ex: 80,000 words = $1,600 - $2,400