Editing
I value the writer’s style, voice, and story. These qualities make the story not only unique, but great. Edits are used to enhance these elements and get the writer's true intentions on the page.
Developmental Editing (Sometimes called Substantive or Content Editing): The edit will include comments throughout as well as an overview report addressing issues such as characterization, character arcs, plot structure, point of view, pacing, tone, setting/world building, character motivations, dialogue, and other elements of writing. It will also include strengths and point out areas where the writing really shines. It is just as valuable to know when something works as when it doesn’t work. Those strengths are useful examples to help the writer re-work trouble spots.
Edits up to 50,000 words include an hour coaching session. Edits above 50,000 words include a two hour coaching session
Manuscript/Story/Script editing is $.03 per word.
For reviews of pages I have previously edited there is a 50% discount
Contact me if you have any questions or to set up editing.
Before agreeing on an edit for an entire manuscript we can do a test edit of a smaller portion of the manuscript. We get to see if we are a good fit to work together. You verify if this is the feedback you are looking for. I develop a good idea of what stage the manuscript is at and what would be the best focus of a full edit. I also make sure I’m the person for you. I specialize in fantasy, young adult, middle grade, and character-driven fiction, but I edit all types of work. If I receive a project that I don’t believe I am a good fit for, I will let you know. I want you to get the support you need to make your story the best it can be.
Packages
Submission Special: $50 (Before you send your query and pages to an agent or publisher make sure they shine)
Developmental edit of first 10 pages (Submission format)
Feedback on a query letter (1 page)
30 minutes of one-on-one coaching
Brainstorming Package: $400
4 hours of one-on-one coaching
Developmental edit of first 20 pages
Guide sheet for story development with review
Plotting/character arc board with review
Re-write Package: $900 (Developing a second draft that helps avoid more re-writes)
2 hours of one-on-one coaching
Manuscript read through with Big Picture developmental notes (price up to 80,000 word manuscript. Longer manuscripts will incur an additional fee). This includes some in-manuscript comments and an editorial write up.
Writing Clinic: $500 (Your own personal writing class. No wasted time and money on someone else’s agenda. For new writers or writers interested in finding and honing trouble areas as well as recognizing and utilizing your writing strengths.)
4 hours one-on-one coaching
Developmental and line edits of 25 pages (writer's choice of pages)
Development of writer's strengths and needs list and tools to accentuate both
Review of re-write of previous 25 pages
World Building Package: $500 (World Building is a necessary part of any novel. Learn the skills needed to establish the world your characters live in and be sure it's not just a backdrop but makes the world ‘work’ for your story.)
4 hours of one-on-one coaching
World Building Guide Sheet (Discover everything you, as the writer, need to know about your world)
Apply the Guide Sheet to your pages, determining the most effective ways for your reader to discover your world
Developmental edit of first 25 pages targeted for story and world elements. Review of world/story crossover and making both the real and alternate world work harder for each other and the story.
Edit and Polish Package: $500 (When the rewrites are done, but the manuscript isn’t ready)
2 hours one-on-one coaching
First 50 pages developmental edits and line edits (Includes a one-on-one review of how to apply these to the rest of the manuscript)
Development of writer's personalized 'Polishing Check List' (The list can be used on future projects)
**$100 off when you sign up for two packages. Great for working together on a project at different stages. Contact me for packages or to get more details.
**All page amounts for packages are based on standard page formatting of 12 point font, double spaced, with one inch margins.