Professional Editing Services
Because everyone has a story to tell.
Maybe you’re just starting out with writing. Maybe you’ve been at it long enough to get some rejections–and not understand why. Whether you’re writing with a market in mind or just to get your story down on paper, when it’s time to publish, having an experienced editor on your side will help you.
As an editor for Author Solutions, Samhain Publishing, and Torquere Press, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers just like you. Writers who need a little coaching, writers who need a little push, writers who need some direction. From self-published, how-to books to paranormals to the wildest romance and fantasy, I can help you organize your story, find a consistent voice, determine a point-of-view (POV), and mine your piece for symbols and imagery that will resonate with readers–and editors.
I offer editorial evaluations, full-scale developmental edits, a combination EE and DE service, and copy editing. Email me and tell me about your project. Florida and North Carolina residents are eligible for 10% discount on any services.
Isn’t it time to write? Because you’ve got a story to tell.
Rates
Proofreading/light copy editing
Check already revised copy for basic typos, grammar, and punctuation. Appropriate for advanced fiction writers and business applications.
1/2 cent per word
Medium copy editing
Edit material for standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, including simple suggestions for revision to author, using The Chicago Manual of Style.
Two cents (2) per word
Substantive/developmental editing
Edit material for structure, clarity, completeness, organization, plot, pacing, characterization, and topic coverage as appropriate for fiction and non-fiction titles. Recommend revisions to improve readability, marketability, and mechanics with extensive suggestions to author.
Three and half cents per word
Book doctor
Implement developmental edit suggestions and extensively revise manuscript. Includes one round of author feedback and revisions, and includes medium copy editing.
Five cents per word
Editorial Evaluation
Provide you with an overview of structure, clarity, completeness, organization, plot, pacing, characterization, and topic coverage as appropriate for fiction and non-fiction titles. This is a precursor to a developmental edit. If you’re an advanced writer and don’t need a full DE, an Editorial Evaluation may be all you need. If you’re a beginning writer and aren’t sure where to start, an EE can give you a sense of what revisions to make.
Rates start at $250 for 40,000 words or less.
Rates are based on telecommute work using Microsoft® Word 2003 or Word 2007 with track changes. Hard copy also accepted via client-paid courier. Payments accepted through PayPal and business check; 50% deposit required from new clients prior to start of assignment. I will happily provide a time estimate based on a small sample of the work to be edited to give you a sense of the total. (For North Carolina only: onsite fees also available that include travel time and hotel stay).