Editing Services
developmental edits | line edits | manuscript critiques
Developmental Editing
An in-depth analysis of the big picture elements of your manuscript (plot, characters, setting, structure, etc.). You’ll receive: sidebar comments, individual chapter analyses, an editorial letter, and an optional 60-minute Zoom or phone call to review and answer any further questions you might have.
$0.025/word of the manuscript
Line Editing
A close analysis of your writing on a line-by-line basis in order to improve prose and overall readability. I’ll complete a markup of your draft covering language, style, syntax, and flow. You’ll also receive an editorial rundown of the strengths & weaknesses of your prose as well as a series of explanations & resources to ensure you won’t make the same mistakes the next time around.
$0.03/word of the manuscript
“The Works”
The complete package. Fit with a full developmental edit, a revision check, a line edit, and a proofread, this package is everything you need to get your story analyzed, edited, and polished for publication. Ideal for self-publishing authors and those looking to get their draft as close to perfect as possible prior to querying.
$0.06/word of the manuscript
What is a manuscript critique?
In short, a manuscript critique is a blanket assessment of your manuscript that comes in the form of an extensive report or letter. A manuscript critique will give you an overall developmental analysis of plot, characters, themes, pacing, detail, and all the essential elements that make a story a story.
Pick your critique package.
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Proofread Critique
A standard proofread assessing the developmental aspects of your manuscript through extensive inline comments.
$0.0075/word
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Classic Critique
A thorough letter of evaluation analyzing the pros and cons of the big picture story elements in your manuscript.
$0.01/word
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Chapter Critiques
Bite-sized analyses for each chapter that evaluate all big picture story elements on a chapter-by-chapter level.
$0.012/word
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Submission Package #1
One round of structure and content edits for your query + synopsis, a letter of evaluation, and a full line + copy edit markup following structure and content revisions.
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Submission Package #2
An initial letter of evaluation followed by as many rounds of structure, content, line, and copy edits as it takes to get you feeling confident and happy with your submission package.
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Submission Package #3
Designed for nonfiction book proposals. You will be provided with a step-by-step guide on how to research, write, and prepare your nonfiction book proposal. Complete with templates, resources, and a schedule to keep you on track to begin submitting by your target deadline.
Unlimited structure edits, line edits, proofreads, and copy edits will be provided as needed throughout the drafting process.
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