Editing Services
Developmental Editing
This is the big picture stuff. I take a deep dive into your manuscript looking at the big picture elements of your story and leave extensive feedback and analysis.
What to expect:
-A heavily annotated manuscript filled with constructive comments and reactions in the margins.
-An editorial letter providing analysis of your manuscript, pointing out strengths and weaknesses, highlighting areas that can be revised, and suggestions for improvements. ~15+ pages
-A book map summarizing your manuscript in a spreadsheet so you can get a broad look at your story. (This helps you take a step back and see things that can be cut, moved around, improved on, etc.).
-A 60 minute call to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Rates begin at $0.025 a word.
*completed manuscripts only, preferably with at least one round of revisions completed.
Manuscript Evaluation
You can think of a manuscript evaluation as Developmental Edit Lite. I take a close look at your manuscript and provide analysis and feedback on a much broader scope. It is less detailed and intensive than a developmental edit.
What to expect:
-An editorial letter providing broader strokes analysis and feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and the biggest areas for improvement. ~8+ pages
-A 60 minute call to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Rates begin at $0.015 a word. Minimum $300.
*Completed manuscripts only.
*This does not include a book map, but one can be added for an additional $200
Ask-An-Editor
Stuck with your story? Want to run an idea by someone? Need help brainstorming? Have a random question? Ask-An-Editor is the place to do it. Book a 30-90 minute call to talk over whatever you need help with.
What to expect:
-a 30-90 minute zoom call to talk about anything I might be able to help with.
Rates:
$45-30 min.
$60-60 min.
$75-90 min.
*If you’re unsure of whether or not your issue is something I can help with, reach out and ask!
What I am a good fit for:
-fantasy and sci-fi
-romance crossovers (fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, etc.).
-paranormal
-horror
Things to note
What I am not a good fit for:
-contemporary political drama/thrillers
-religious stories (this does not include fictional religions)
-erotica
-non-fiction
-poetry
-younger skewed YA, middle grade, and lower
-gratuitous on page sexual assault.
Specialties:
-high fantasy (Give me your sweeping epics and complex magic systems!)
-Dark/grimdark fantasy
-romantasy/fantasy romance
Firm NO:
-on page SA of children or graphic descriptions of it.
-Anything generated by AI
*I have yet to find anything that triggers me personally, but always be respectful to your editors (and anyone else reading your book) and provide a list of Trigger/Content warnings.
*as with everything in life, there are always exceptions. I may decline to edit your book if I don’t feel that I am the right person for it. If you are unsure of whether or not I would be a good fit, let’s talk about it!