“I have spent most of the day putting in a comma, and the rest of the day taking it out. ”
I relate wholeheartedly to that quote above because I really believe that every little detail in writing matters. The smallest comma or the 'not-quite-right' word can change the meaning of what you're trying to say. It can also irk a potential editor. at your favorite publishing house! For that reason, I am thorough in critiquing my own work and the work of others. If you'd like someone to go through your manuscript and find those little things that make that difference and the big things that matter even more, I’ll give you a fair, encouraging and complete assessment with valuable feedback. Contact me to discuss your project.
RATES AND SERVICES
Picture Books and Short Stories (up to 1000 words)
Copy editing (punctuation, grammar, and spelling only): $75-125
Developmental, line and copy editing (punctuation, grammar, spelling + sentence structure, wording, "big-picture” issues, etc.): $250-350
Proofreading (a final read to catch any spelling or punctuation errors after other changes are done): $50
Novels and Non-fiction (You may send the whole manuscript or just a portion)
I’ve struggled for years to find a rate that’s reasonable and fair to both editor and author, and I’ve come to the conclusion that every writer has different needs for their manuscript and there isn’t a “one price fits all” rate. What I’m most comfortable with, and what I find most authors appreciate most, is if I take a quick look at a sample of your work and come up with something reasonable based on what you want and what I think your story would benefit from. Generally speaking, I will charge between 1.5 and 2.5 cents per word for either a developmental edit or a line/copy edit (minimum $350)
Please contact me at the email below with any questions.
ENDORSEMENTS:
Thank you so much for the incredibly thorough and thoughtful work you’ve done on my manuscript. Your transparent notes and detailed observations have given me a clear, practical roadmap for improving the story, and I truly appreciate the care and professionalism you brought to every page. Your feedback has not only highlighted what is working well but also pointed out exactly where I need to grow as a writer, and that kind of honesty is invaluable. —Chris C. (England)
Thank you SO MUCH. You are the best. I have learned SO much about being a better writer from reading your notes … you have been so gentle and helpful as I do something so scary for me. I'm so grateful for your willingness to share your expertise! Shannon M. (USA)
what an amazing job you have done on the manuscript! I am still working through the mark-ups.The synopsis is a work of art, you have polished and inserted those emotions that were needed to 'sell' it to a publisher. I appreciate everything you have done.. Anne Z (Australia)
and now you've made me cry. not sure why. because this was such a wonderful experience and now it's over. and because you said nice things that made me believe in my book. and because you've been so brilliant, and i'm so lucky to have found you and because you did so much for me. R.L. (USA)
Wow! Fantastic edits and comments. This is exactly the type of copy edit I'm looking for. I appreciate your approach, attention to detail, and explanations. Cayley H. (USA)
