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The goal of an editorial assessment is to get detailed feedback on what works in your manuscript, and what doesn’t. You want to make sure you’re building strong bones, that all needed scenes are there, the plot developments happen in the right order, that your pacing is good, and your characters are realistic and consistent. It can also include: plotting, pacing, character development, organization, scenes to cut down or expand, and the impact of the ending. Again, this feedback is given in the form of an editorial letter, with no in-text comments. Think of it like a detailed and constructive report on your book draft.
Price: $400 flat rate under 80,000 words*
*Please reach out for pricing on higher word counts.
Developmental edit is when an editor gives you the overall big picture evaluation of what your book needs to be ready for publishing. This manuscript critique addresses various story element issues like plot holes, poor character development, confusing dialogue, sentence phrasing, and any other issues that arise in relation to story elements. It may require you to make big changes in your manuscript, so it’s where we start in the editing process before we narrow in. My comments will focus on the overall plot, character development, world building, pacing, and more of the big structural things that can impact the shape of the book. (I call this the bones of your story. We want to make sure they are working and strong!)
Subsequent Development Pass
Every book should have a second pass from the same editor, especially if you’ve made substantial edits in the Big Picture Pass. This to see that the changes you’ve agreed to work in the story and haven’t caused new issues. It’s also another chance for the editor to dig in deeper to the manuscript. (I call this the muscle, because once the bones are good, you have to put it all back together.)
Price: $.015 per word
This is a line-by-line assessment of your work, asking questions about how the language itself is working, find conflicting or confusing phrasing and more. I tend to suggest fixes for errors and ask questions of specific lines, moments, scenes, interactions. Some things that could be asked or explored in the line edit:
-Is there a consistent point of view? If the POV shifts, does it do so in a logical, consistent manner?
-What is the tone of this passage? Do the words successfully evoke that tone?
-Are there any extraneous words or needless digressions?
-How do the sentences fit together? Do they flow naturally from one to the next?
-Is the language precise and free of clichés?
-Are there crutch words, phrases, actions or reactions that could be changed? (Using “just” 740 times, one character saying “well” at every dialogue line, etc.)
Price: $.015 per word
If you want to pursue traditional publishing so you need to perfect the first 10, 20, 50 pages for submissions, or if you aren’t sure about the beginning of your book, this 50 page pass can help you set up your story for success.
Price: Flat rate $150
If you’re seeking an agent, submitting to a small press, or publishing on your own, every story needs a great pitch! Let me help you make readers salivate over your story! You write the first draft and send it to me for review. I will ask you questions and help you flush out how to correctly pitch your book and nail your query (or jacket copy.)
Price: With 1 edit $35; With 2 edits: $45*
*must be agreed to before the first edit is done
Up to 80k words finished project. Additional word count could accrue extra cost.
Whole Project Package
includes Book Coaching, Developmental Edit, Subsequent Development Pass and 40% off line edits
Want help from beginning to end? I’d love to work with you as a book coach. You bring the idea, and I’ll talk with you through your plot before you write it. I’ll help you brainstorm. Then, I’ll provide you with a manuscript assessment, developmental edit, and one subsequent developmental edit. If you use me for line edits, I’ll give you 40% off.
Price: $1,000
Series Edits
includes Book Coaching, 1 Developmental Edit, 1 Subsequent Development Pass, 50% off additional edits FOR EACH BOOK
If you’re working on a series (up to three books) I’ll help you develop your plot for the series before you write it. Then, I’ll provide you with a Developmental Edit for each book AND one Subsequent Development Pass. I’ll also take 50% off any additional subsequent edit (including line edits – as long as you use me for the whole series! Additional books in a series can be negotiated.
Price: $1,500
Build Your Own Package
Want a package but need some adjustments? Email me and I’d love to work it out with you.
Notes About Services:
Retainer fee to book (nonrefundable): $50
Deposit (applied toward total cost, nonrefundable): $50
Payment plans are accepted, but work will not be done until payment is made in full.
Every edit comes with two phone calls or Zoom calls, which can be done before you submit, after you receive edits, or anytime in the process of editing.
One month turnaround time for each project, unless agreed upon prior.
Genres: YA or Adult. General fiction, humor, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and select sci-fi.
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