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Here's the truth: everyone could benefit from an editor (yes, even those experienced writers who have published numerous works.)
Here's the truth: everyone could benefit from an editor (yes, even those experienced writers who have published numerous works.)
It is next to impossible to be objective toward your own work. And if you are not keeping up to date with the editing process, you'll miss out on what rules of writing have changed (as they frequently do).
It is next to impossible to be objective toward your own work. And if you are not keeping up to date with the editing process, you'll miss out on what rules of writing have changed (as they frequently do).
As your editor, I am here to help you publish coherent and compelling writing that will capture your readers. From all forms of manuscript editing to editorial support, I am ready to work alongside you as you transition from "to do" to "done."
As your editor, I am here to help you publish coherent and compelling writing that will capture your readers. From all forms of manuscript editing to editorial support, I am ready to work alongside you as you transition from "to do" to "done."
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Book Coaching
Book Coaching
For when you need a guidance, accountability, and real-time support as you write or revise.
For when you need a guidance, accountability, and real-time support as you write or revise.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
Instead of handing over a finished draft and waiting for edits, I will work with you as you write. Through weekly check-ins, page reviews, and ongoing communication, I will help you develop your story, work through the plot holes, and keep your momentum going from start to finish.
Instead of handing over a finished draft and waiting for edits, I will work with you as you write. Through weekly check-ins, page reviews, and ongoing communication, I will help you develop your story, work through the plot holes, and keep your momentum going from start to finish.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Weekly Live Check-Ins—dedicated 1-on-1 phone call (or video call or back-and-forth emailing) part of monthly retainer calls to address any roadblocks, brainstorm plot direction and rework your outline.
Ongoing Page Reviews—weekly analysis new or revised work so you get continuous feedback while you write.
Direct Email Access—ongoing asynchronous email support between sessions for quick questions, character development ideas, or sudden plot epiphanies.
Actionable Goals & Feedback—clear weekly assignments and tailored nots to ensure every chapter serves your overall vision for you manuscript.
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Monthly Coaching Retainer: $~400/month (depending on depth and complexity of the project).
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
Manuscript Critique
Manuscript Critique
For when you need a push in the right direction.
For when you need a push in the right direction.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
I will review your entire manuscript and search for all the elements a successful story needs. You'll come away with an idea of what to add on, what to fix, or what to cut out completely.
I will review your entire manuscript and search for all the elements a successful story needs. You'll come away with an idea of what to add on, what to fix, or what to cut out completely.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Extensive letter with an analysis of your work (no in-text comments). This will detail what elements need work and sections I think you worked wonderfully on. I will relate big-picture issues to specific examples so you know where to start.
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Investment starts at $0.01/wd.
50% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, and the remainder is due upon completion.
Take a look at my project workflow for an idea of how things will trickle down (from inquiry to completion).
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
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What's the difference between a manuscript critique and a developmental edit?
Think about going to a fast food joint and deciding whether you want to just grab a quick bite, maybe you want just the burger, or rather you're starving and you want the combo meal!
Beta Reading (Standard / Plus) is like grabbing a bite from the Value Menu. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and gives you a great baseline taste of how everyday customers (your target readers) react to the food. It tells you if the burger tastes good, but it won’t give you a master chef's recipe to fix it.
A Manuscript Critique is ordering just the burger off the premium menu. It’s an expert, technical evaluation from a professional editor. You get a high-level diagnostic breakdown of the ingredients—knowing exactly what major things are missing or what should be addressed to make it a gourmet meal, but you're still left to put the extra toppings together yourself.
A Developmental Edit is the combo meal. This satisfies you completely. You get the premium burger, the sides, and the drink. Not only do I give you the extensive structural blueprint of what needs fixing, but I also dive straight into the document wrappers with deep, inline developmental coaching to help you physically cook, reshape, and perfect the entire story from the inside out.
Developmental Edit
Developmental Edit
For when you need a push in the right direction.
For when you need a push in the right direction.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
I will review your entire manuscript and search for all the elements a successful story needs. You'll come away knowing what to add, what to fix, or what to cut out entirely.
I will review your entire manuscript and search for all the elements a successful story needs. You'll come away knowing what to add, what to fix, or what to cut out entirely.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
One pass of your entire document
In-text comments noting moments of opportunity or moments of excellence
Extensive letter that puts all my comments into context. The letter will describe what major things should be addressed and why. I will also provide a chapter-by-chapter breakdown by examining your novel's structure.
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Investment starts at $0.03/wd.
50% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, and the balance is due upon completion.
You can request an additional round of review after you have made your changes per my suggestions for an extra charge.
Take a look at my project workflow for an idea of how things will trickle down (from inquiry to completion).
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
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What's the difference between a manuscript critique and a developmental edit?
Think about going to a fast food joint and deciding whether you want to just grab a quick bite, maybe you want just the burger, or rather you're starving and you want the combo meal!
Beta Reading (Standard / Plus) is like grabbing a bite from the Value Menu. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and gives you a great baseline taste of how everyday customers (your target readers) react to the food. It tells you if the burger tastes good, but it won’t give you a master chef's recipe to fix it.
A Manuscript Critique is ordering just the burger off the premium menu. It’s an expert, technical evaluation from a professional editor. You get a high-level diagnostic breakdown of the ingredients—knowing exactly what major things are missing or what should be addressed to make it a gourmet meal, but you're still left to put the extra toppings together yourself.
A Developmental Edit is the combo meal. This satisfies you completely. You get the premium burger, the sides, and the drink. Not only do I give you the extensive structural blueprint of what needs fixing, but I also dive straight into the document wrappers with deep, inline developmental coaching to help you physically cook, reshape, and perfect the entire story from the inside out.
Beta Reading
Beta Reading
For when you need real, honest feedback from a reader's perspective to see how your story lands.
For when you need real, honest feedback from a reader's perspective to see how your story lands.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
I will read your entire manuscript through the eyes of your target audience to see how your story flows, where the tension grips, and where a reader might get lost. You will come away with a clear understanding of your book's pacing, plot holes, and overall audience appeal.
CHOOSE YOUR TIER:
CHOOSE YOUR TIER:
Standard Beta Read: Includes a complete pass of your entire manuscript and an extensive, structured reader's report answering your specific burning questions (e.g., pacing, plot holes, character likability, and structural flow).
Beta Read "Plus": Includes the comprehensive reader's report plus live, inline reader reactions directly in the document margins (e.g., "This joke cracked me up!" or "I'm getting confused about who is speaking here").
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Standard—$150
Plus—$240
Larger manuscripts over 90,000 words incur an additional $15 per 10,000 words over the cap.
For projects charged over $200, 50% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, and the balance is due upon completion. Projects under $200, your total bill is required upon scheduling.
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
**FICTION MANUSCRIPTS ONLY**
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What's the difference between beta reading, manuscript critique, and a developmental edit?
Think about going to a fast food joint and deciding whether you want to just grab a quick bite, maybe you want just the burger, or rather you're starving and you want the combo meal!
Beta Reading (Standard / Plus) is like grabbing a bite from the Value Menu. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and gives you a great baseline taste of how everyday customers (your target readers) react to the food. It tells you if the burger tastes good, but it won’t give you a master chef's recipe to fix it.
A Manuscript Critique is ordering just the burger off the premium menu. It’s an expert, technical evaluation from a professional editor. You get a high-level diagnostic breakdown of the ingredients—knowing exactly what major things are missing or what should be addressed to make it a gourmet meal, but you're still left to put the extra toppings together yourself.
A Developmental Edit is the combo meal. This satisfies you completely. You get the premium burger, the sides, and the drink. Not only do I give you the extensive structural blueprint of what needs fixing, but I also dive straight into the document wrappers with deep, inline developmental coaching to help you physically cook, reshape, and perfect the entire story from the inside out.
Complete Copyedit
Complete Copyedit
For when you've made the "big picture" edits or are in need of some editing TLC.
For when you've made the "big picture" edits or are in need of some editing TLC.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
This is a combination of a line and copyedit. That means you'll receive a comprehensive edit to your document line by line. I'll check for wordiness, inconsistencies, syntax, word choice, verb tense, clarity, and formatting.
This is a combination of a line and copyedit. That means you'll receive a comprehensive edit to your document line by line. I'll check for wordiness, inconsistencies, syntax, word choice, verb tense, clarity, and formatting.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Two passes of line and copyediting for your entire document
In-text feedback
Custom editorial report with an explanation of edits
Detailed style sheet
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Investment starts at $0.02/wd.
25% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, 40% is due after completing the first pass, and the balance is due upon completion of the second pass.
You can request an additional round of review after you have made your changes per my suggestions for an extra charge.
Take a look at my project workflow for an idea of how things will trickle down (from inquiry to completion).
Final Proofread
Final Proofread
For when you need a last set of eyes on your project to catch the pesky typos before publishing.
For when you need a last set of eyes on your project to catch the pesky typos before publishing.
HOW IT WORKS:
HOW IT WORKS:
I'll review your entire document and scan for typos, formatting issues, mechanical errors, or any other issues. You'll come away with a clean, edited document with feedback (explanation included).
I'll review your entire document and scan for typos, formatting issues, mechanical errors, or any other issues. You'll come away with a clean, edited document with feedback (explanation included).
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
One pass proofreading of your entire document
In-text comments
Custom style sheet
Custom editorial report with an explanation of edits
PROCESS & PRICING:
PROCESS & PRICING:
Investment starts at $0.01/wd.
Investment starts at $0.01/wd.
50% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, and the balance is due upon completion.
50% of your total bill is required upon scheduling, and the balance is due upon completion.
Take a look at my project workflow for an idea of how things will trickle down (from inquiry to completion).
Take a look at my project workflow for an idea of how things will trickle down (from inquiry to completion).
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