Editorial Services
Submit your completed manuscript for an extensive edit. For manuscript submissions, please ensure document is in standard form: 8.5" x 11" letter size + 12 point Times New Roman font. Developmental editing is included in all book publishing packages. Rates listed lower than $1 are based on a per-word charge. With select editorial services, there is a 25,000 word minimum required.
Editorial Assessment
Manuscript will be read from front to back. I will provide a formally written constructive critique with recommendations to be used to improve the body of work based on genre, approach and content flow. Flat rate above is for up to 60,000 words. An additional $175 for more than 60,000 words up to 90,000.
Proofreading
Recommended once a self-edit has been completed. Reviewing for grammatical errors, proper grammar and punctuation, appropriate capitalization, spelling, proper word usage and correction of inconsistencies. Complete the intake form to receive a proposal.
CopyEdit
Inclusive of areas covered in proofing + sentence revision, elimination and replacement of repeated words in one sentence/paragraph when necessary, synonyms when necessary, thematic consistency, correcting syntax issues and voice consistency throughout manuscript. Complete the intake form to receive a proposal.
Developmental Edit
Inclusive of areas covered in proofing and copy editing + evaluation of strengths and weakness in the manuscript, pacing, recommendations on where to elaborate or to scale back, story and character development (more commonly for novels), recommendations on how to better shape the story where necessary and a written recommendation as mentioned in the manuscript critique. Complete the intake form to receive a proposal.