Editing Services
Expert editing tailored to fiction writers. Whether you’re working on a novel, short story, or novella, I offer services to fit every stage of your writing journey.
Developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback on your manuscript, focusing on plot, pacing, character development, and overall structure. Perfect for writers in the early or mid-draft stages.
Pricing: $0.035–$0.04 per word
Example: $3,500–$4,000 for a 100,000-word novel
Add-On Service
30-minute phone/video call – after receiving your feedback, have a personalized one-on-one virtual video call or phone call to discuss.
Pricing: $200 per session
Line Editing
A detailed review to refine sentence structure, tone, and clarity, while preserving your unique voice. Ideal for writers with a solid draft ready for enhancement.
Pricing: $0.025–$0.03 per word
Example: $2,500–$3,000 for a 100,000-word novel
Copyediting/Proofreading
Polishing grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style consistency. Perfect for manuscripts preparing for submission or publication.
Pricing: $0.015–$0.02 per word
Example: $1,500–$2,000 for a 100,000-word novel
Beta Reading
High-level feedback from a reader’s perspective, discussing what works and what needs improvement, as well as noting any confusing areas. Notes will be provided at the end of each chapter, as well as end notes discussing the work as a whole.
Beta reading does not include:
- Correct characterization, plot, pacing, grammar, and other craft areas
- Rewrite entire paragraphs of text
- Fact-check
Pricing: $0.005–$0.07 per word
Example: $500–$700 for a 100,000-word novel
Add-On Services
- Manuscript Critique: $0.01–$0.015 per word
- Query Letter Editing: $75–$125
- Synopsis Editing: $150–$250