Services and Rates
You have done all the creative writing. Now it's time to edit. Editing requires open communication between editor and author. My goal is to tighten, clarify, and enhance your manuscript. I use the Chicago Manual of Style as the backbone of editing; however, I never edit at the expense of a particular writing style or technique.
I will provide a personalized rate estimate based on the level of editing required, outcome of the sample edit (if necessary), and timing of your project.
All editorial services are performed in Microsoft Word with Track Changes.
I will provide a personalized rate estimate based on the level of editing required, outcome of the sample edit (if necessary), and timing of your project.
All editorial services are performed in Microsoft Word with Track Changes.
Substantive Edit
$.006 per word ($1.50 per 250-word page)
This service is for manuscripts that require a heavy edit. Substantive editing focuses on the big picture and addresses pacing, characterization, dialogue, structure, showing versus telling, theme, point of view, and world building.
The need for this level of editing is determined based on the outcome of a sample edit, and includes a second round of line editing after author has incorporated suggested changes and rewrites.
The need for this level of editing is determined based on the outcome of a sample edit, and includes a second round of line editing after author has incorporated suggested changes and rewrites.
Copyedit
$.005 per word ($1.25 per 250-word page)
This service is for manuscripts that have been through a developmental or substantive edit. I review for punctuation, spelling, grammar, passive voice, tense changes, repetition, word usage, clarity, and continuity. Issues with point of view and logic will be noted as well.
Proofread
$.004 per word ($1 per 250-word page)
Proofreading is the process of checking a manuscript for typos, repeated words, spelling errors, proper word usage, and punctuation. Proofreading is performed at the end of the writing process, after rewrites are completed.
Copyedit + Proofread
$.0045 per word ($1.13 per 250-word page)
This service is for manuscripts that have already been refined based on beta reader or critique partner comments and/or have been through a substantive content or developmental edit. In addition to providing the services listed below Copyedit and Proofread above, attention is given to sentence flow, overall pacing, sentence structure, and dialogue.
Sample Edit
I offer selected new clients a four-page (1,000 words) sample edit for $20. Availability depends on my current schedule and whether the book is a good fit stylistically. The sample edit gives you a mere glimpse of my editing style, and if we agree to collaborate on your manuscript, we will use the sample edit to help tailor an editing plan for your novel. The fee for a sample edit will be applied to the total cost of the project. To request this service, please use the Request a Quote/Sample Edit contact form and include all the requested details.
Blurb Editing and Writing
$25/$75 per blurb
Blurb editing is $25 per blurb. This service is included at no cost to clients who have booked an editorial or proofreading service.
Blurb writing is $75 per blurb. To write a blurb from scratch for a book I have not edited, I require either a synopsis of the book or a reading fee so that I can read the book. Please contact me for more information.
Blurb writing is $75 per blurb. To write a blurb from scratch for a book I have not edited, I require either a synopsis of the book or a reading fee so that I can read the book. Please contact me for more information.
