Prices
Developmental Editing
$0.07 per word
Ready to take your story to the next level? My developmental editing service provides in-depth feedback on plot, character development, pacing, world-building, and overall story structure. You'll receive detailed notes and insights to strengthen your manuscript while keeping your unique voice intact.
🌵 Big-picture analysis – No grammar or punctuation edits
🌵 In-depth feedback via Microsoft Word comments + manuscript-wide notes
🌵 One round of edits + optional 30-minute consultation call to discuss revisions
🌵 Ideal for authors seeking big-picture feedback before line editing or proofreading
Alpha/beta reading
$0.03 per word
($45 minimum for works 15K words or less)
Get early-stage feedback from both a reader’s and editor’s perspective to strengthen your story before editing. This service focuses on plot, character development, setting, and plot holes to ensure your manuscript is engaging and well-structured.
🌵 One round of edits – No grammar or punctuation corrections
🌵 Detailed feedback via Microsoft Word comments + manuscript-wide notes
🌵 Plot hole identification & story element analysis
🌵 One-on-one brainstorming support for problem areas
🌵 Perfect for authors seeking early feedback before editing
comprehensive editing
$0.09 per word
A two-round editing process that refines your manuscript at both the sentence and technical levels, ensuring clarity, consistency, and polish before publication.
🌵 Round 1: Line Editing – Improves clarity, flow, and style
🌵 Sentence restructuring & tightening for readability and impact
🌵 Feedback on tone, pacing, and voice for consistency
🌵 Round 2: Copyediting – Corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
🌵 Consistency checks for language usage, terminology, and structure
🌵 Adherence to style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, etc.)
🌵 Detailed formatting review – Paragraph alignment, headings, spacing, and fonts
🌵 Optional 60-minute consultation to discuss revisions
🌵 Ideal for authors seeking an in-depth, sentence-level edit before publication.
Proofreading
$0.05 per word
The final polish to ensure your manuscript is clean and error-free before publication. This service focuses on catching last-minute mistakes without altering sentence structure or content.
🌵 One round of edits – A final check for accuracy
🌵 Correction of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammar
🌵 Does not include sentence structure, content edits, or formatting
🌵 Turnaround: Approximately one week
🌵 Ideal for authors who have already had their book edited and need a final polish
What to Know Before Booking
✅ Editing Format
I work exclusively with Microsoft Word and use the Track Changes feature for all edits. Please submit your manuscript in .doc or .docx format to ensure compatibility.
✅ Turnaround Times
Timeframes are estimates and depend on the length and complexity of your manuscript. Contact me before booking for a personalized completion date.
✅ Revisions & Additional Edits
Revisions are not included unless specified in your service package. Additional edits beyond the agreed scope will be billed separately at my current hourly rate.
✅ Confidentiality
Your manuscript is 100% confidential. I respect your privacy and will never share your work without your consent.
✅ Payments & Rush Fees
Payment is required in full before services or edits are returned, unless otherwise agreed upon.
I accept all major credit cards and offer payment plans.
Need a faster turnaround? A 20% rush fee applies.
Have questions? Let’s chat before booking!
Not Sure Which Service You Need? Here’s a Quick Guide to the Editing Process:
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Best for: Early in your writing process.
What I Focus On: Plot structure, character arcs, pacing, and themes.
Purpose: Strengthen your manuscript’s core before diving into more detailed edits. -
Best for: After developmental editing, before moving on to copyediting.
What I Focus On: Feedback from both a reader’s and editor’s perspective on story elements, character development, and plot holes.
Purpose: Gather major insights for story improvements from both an editor and audience viewpoint. -
Best for: When your story is nearly there and ready for refinement.
What I Focus On: Line edits for sentence structure and tone, plus copyediting for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Purpose: Polish your manuscript’s clarity, flow, and consistency while eliminating errors. -
Best for: After all other edits and final drafts.
What I Focus On: Final checks for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
Purpose: Make sure your manuscript is clean, error-free, and ready to publish.