Services
Developmental Editing (Starting at $10.00 per 1,000 words)
Complete manuscript analysis with focus given to storyline, timeline, characterization (main character and side characters), subplots, romance arc (if relevant), pacing, and technical issues. Developmental editing also includes a light copyedit of existing text. Feedback is provided within the manuscript as well as in a comprehensive feedback letter. (Starting at $10.00 per 1,000 words.)
Line Editing (Starting at $6.00 per 1,000 words)
Thorough manuscript reading which looks at sentence structure and construction for readability, storyline, plot, and characterization. Edits focus on enhancing the reader experience and strengthening writing at the sentence, paragraph, page, and manuscript level while maintain author voice and style. Includes a complimentary second pass.
Copy Editing (Starting at $5.00 per 1,000 words)
Thorough manuscript reading which includes all elements of a Full Proofread, but also addresses issues with storyline consistency and readability.
Full Proofreading (Starting at $4.00 per 1,000 words)
Thorough manuscript reading (ideally after editing) which addresses spelling; grammar; punctuation; tense inconsistencies; missing, duplicated, and/or misused words; repeated phrases; and sentence structure issues.
Final Pass Proofing (Starting at $2.00 per 1,000 words)
Thorough manuscript reading immediately before publication (ideally after editing or in-depth proofing) to catch any remaining typos, grammatical errors, or omissions which have slipped through the editing process. (Starting at $1.50 per 1,000 words.)
Character/Series Bibles (Starting at $150.00 per title)
Thorough read of a published work (or works) which pulls all details about characters, settings, and major events and compiles these details into a spreadsheet to be used as an easy-access reference when continuing a series or writing crossover works.
Audiobook Proofing ($17.00 per finished hour)
A detailed and thorough listen to your produced audiobook while comparing to the written manuscript looking for dropped or misspoken words, omissions, and other errors. All corrections are documented and returned via an Excel spreadsheet or Google sheet. ($17.00 per finished audio hour.)
Contact me to discuss your unique project!