Services

A thorough line-by-line edit of your manuscript.

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Now that your novel is solidly constructed, it's time to polish the prose! I will assess each sentence and paragraph for elements including style, voice, tone, flow, pacing, organization, consistency, and word choice, making suggested revisions in Track Changes. I will also provide you a brief edit letter detailing specific items of note, such as overused words and phrases.

Included in this service are corrections for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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$0.022 per word

A professional's insight on your query letter & synopsis. 

Your query letter is crucial for making a strong first impression on agents and publishers. I will examine your letter and synopsis (1-2 pages) for structure, clarity, adherence to industry standards, and overall impact.
 

$100 flat rate

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A comprehensive edit of your manuscript's plot, setting, characters, themes, and more.

I will analyze structural details large and small. These range from considering the relevance of every chapter to the strength of each individual scene. Additionally, I will provide in-depth editorial feedback to strengthen every core writing element and aspect of your story.

I will return your manuscript with plentiful comments, including both "reader reactions" and professional insights, along with a lengthy edit letter (20-25 pages).

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$0.03 per word

A keen once-over to catch any typos and formatting errors before your book goes to print.

Your manuscript is complete! You've sent it to layout, and now it's ready for publication.
But wait . . . there's one more step.
This final proofread will raise your book from amateur to professional.

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$0.012 per word

A big-picture deep dive into your completed manuscript or outline.

I will evaluate everything necessary to the foundation of a successful novel:  plot, structure, story beats, character arcs,  setting, themes, and more.

In addition to a handful of comments throughout the manuscript itself, you will receive a concise report (5-8 pages) detailing the manuscript's overall strengths and weaknesses, including suggested revisions.

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$0.01 per word

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A careful review of your manuscript's spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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Unlike a line edit, I will edit solely for the sake of correctness, fixing typos and flagging errors in punctuation & grammar. I will offer helpful suggestions for ways to correct these errors, but leave all final decisions in your hands.

If this sounds worryingly like

high school English class to you: Don't worry! I am a big believer in knowing when and how to "break the rules" for fiction. Working with me, you'll never be made to feel that it's the "right" way or the highway.

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$0.015 per word