Book Editing Services
Developmental Editing
This service focuses on the core components of your story. I’ll go through and answer questions like: Does the hook grab me? How is the pacing? Do the characters feel real and believable? Does the plot make sense, and is it enough to keep me reading?
What you get:
A marked-up manuscript with my suggestions and feedback
A comprehensive editorial report of about 8-12 pages outlining my suggestions on how to improve the core components of your story
Email support to answer any questions
I charge $.018 per word for this service.
Line Editing
This service focuses on the content, style, and flow of your writing. I'll work line-by-line, fixing any awkward or unclear sections, taking out repetition or redundancies, and addressing odd word choices and overall tone.
What you get:
A marked-up manuscript with my edits, suggestions, and feedback
A final clean-up pass to catch anything that slipped through the first pass
A style sheet to ensure consistency for future edits
Email support to answer any questions
I charge $.013 per word for this service.
Copyediting
This step is best for an overall edit. I'll look out for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. I'll also look out for repetition and ensure consistency within your story.
What you get:
A marked-up manuscript with my edits, suggestions, and feedback
A final clean-up pass to catch anything that slipped through the first pass
A style sheet to ensure consistency for future editing
Email support to answer any questions
I charge $.01 per word for this service.
Proofreading
This is the last step in the editing process. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes are the main focus.
What you get:
A marked-up manuscript with my edits
Email support to answer any questions
I charge $.009 per word for this service.
Beta Reading
I'll read through your story and give you my honest feedback. As I'm going through it, I'll leave in-line comments about what I liked and what I think about the plot/characters. I'd also leave comments about where I think the story could be improved.
What you get:
In-line comments about the pacing, plot, and characters, as well as my honest reactions to anything I liked or didn’t like
An editorial report of about 3-5 pages with my thoughts and suggestions
I charge $50 for this service up to 75,000 words. After that, the price goes up to $75.
*All prices are in USD. I offer a 10% discount when you bundle services, and there are payment plans if needed.