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(Big-picture story work)

Developmental editing focuses on the core structure of your manuscript: plot, pacing, character development, tension, and overall coherence.

This service is ideal for early or mid-stage drafts where the story itself still needs shaping, strengthening, or clarification.

• Up to 75,000 words — $750
   
• 76,000–100,000 words — $1,000
   
• 101,000–150,000 words — $1,500
   
• Over 151,000 words — Please inquire
   

• One full developmental edit pass
   
• In-manuscript comments
   
• Chapter-level notes on pacing, plot, and character development
   
• A detailed editorial letter covering structure, character arcs, pacing, theme, and next steps
   
• Unlimited communication during our engagement
   

Turnaround: 4–6 weeks

Payment plans are available and encouraged.
Pay in full or choose monthly payments—your full balance must be paid within 12 calendar months.

(Sentence-level polish, with context)

I specialize in line editing with a twist.

Line editing focuses on improving clarity, flow, voice, and readability at the sentence and paragraph level. My approach also includes light developmental insight where needed—so clarity issues don’t get polished over without being addressed.

This service is best for manuscripts that are structurally sound and not undergoing major rewrites.

• Up to 75,000 words — $750
   
• 76,000–100,000 words — $1,000
   
• 101,000–150,000 words — $1,500
   
• Over 150,000 words — Please inquire
   

• One comprehensive line edit pass
   
• In-line copyedits (grammar, punctuation, consistency)
   
• Reader reaction comments
   
• Developmental notes as needed for clarity or continuity
   
• Style sheet creation (if needed)
   
• One proofreading pass after revisions
   
• Unlimited communication during our engagement
   

Turnaround: 4–6 weeks

Payment plans are available and encouraged.
Pay in full or choose monthly payments—your full balance must be paid within 12 calendar months.

(Big-picture feedback without in-text edits)

A manuscript evaluation provides a high-level assessment of your manuscript without in-line editing. This is a good option if you want professional insight before committing to a full edit—or if you’re still deciding what kind of revision your manuscript needs.

• Up to 75,000 words — $250
   
• 76,000–100,000 words — $350
   
• 101,000–150,000 words — $500
   
• Over 151,000 words — Please inquire
   

• A full read of your manuscript
   
• Reader reaction notes
   
• A written editorial letter outlining strengths, weaknesses, and revision priorities
   
• Recommendations for next steps
   
• Email communication after delivery
   

Turnaround: 3–5 weeks

Payment plans are available and encouraged.

(Clarity, strategy, and polish)

If your manuscript is ready but your query letter isn’t pulling its weight, I offer focused query letter reviews.

This service is open to both self-publishing authors and writers who want to explore traditional querying—or simply want professional feedback on how their project reads at a glance.

• $50 flat fee
   

• Full read and review of your existing query letter
   
• Line edits for clarity, flow, and voice
   
• Suggestions for rewrites where needed
   
• Feedback on hook, stakes, and positioning
   

Turnaround: 5 business days

I offer comprehensive editing and proofreading services to help you improve the quality and accuracy of your writing. I can help you refine your writing and ensure that your content is error-free and polished.

Copy Editing rates begin at $.03 per word. 

Substantive/Developmental editing rates begin at $.05 per word.

Line editing rates begin at $.04 per word. 

Proofreading rates begin at $.02 per word.