The relationship between an author and their editor should be a seamless choreography that creates a beautiful fluid dance. We will be a team, working together to make your manuscript the best it can be. I will not attempt to change your voice, nor will I try to make your story mine. You are more than welcome to disregard every suggestion I make.
That is your decision as the author.
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The Full Edit
Between $.018 and $.03* per word

What's included:
  • At least two editing passes through your manuscript—line by line, word by word—using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature
  • Punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors corrected
  • Properly formatted dialogue and an assessment of dialogue (Is it stilted? Boring? Unrealistic?)
  • A check for biased writing, overuse of unnecessary words and crutch words/phrases, jargon, and weak transitioning
  • Conformation to the Chicago Manual of Style's suggestions (hyphenated words, capitalization, etc.) with the author's preferences taking precedence
  • A check for confusing and awkward phrasing, plot holes, and redundancies
  • A check for consistency (the spelling of characters' names, characters' features, like eye color, etc.)
  • Research and fact-checking as deemed necessary or if requested by the author
  • Formatting errors (indentations, chapter headings, sub headings, etc.) corrected
  • Creation of a style sheet, which records style decisions, characters and their traits, places, a timeline (if necessary), etc.
  • After a full edit is completed, clients are eligible for a discount on a Final Check edit (see below). This is after you've gone through the tracked changes and made any revisions.
  • A promise of confidentiality, affordable pricing, constructive feedback, and timely completion
  • Open communication during the entire process (even after the work is completed)
  • Promotion of your work via social media as my schedule allows (This is a bonus, not a guarantee.)
This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of what will be done.
*With high word counts, there is a chance the rate could be higher than what's listed here. The quote is based on how much time the edit is expected to take, which is determined after the sample edit is completed.

The Final Check
$.015 per word
This is the last step before you publish. It's a basic check for correct punctuation, grammar, spelling, and word usage.​

The Beginner Edit
$250
A complete edit on the first 10,000 words of your manuscript. If you later decide you want your entire manuscript edited, you will receive a $200 credit for that fee.

Additional Information:

  • If you're scheduling more than 3 months out, a nonrefundable deposit of $100 will be due to hold the spot. This will be credited toward your total fee.
  • A down payment of 50 percent will be due before work begins. The remaining balance must be paid before the edited manuscript is returned.
  • Payment plans and assistance for low-income individuals are available. Please contact me for details.

Am I the Right Editor for You?
Let's Find Out.
    Please attach a sample of your manuscript. This allows me to make sure the manuscript is ready for editing, do a sample edit, and estimate how many hours an edit will take, and create a quote for you.