Services

Developmental Editing | Consultations | Copyediting 

Developmental Editing:

novel, memoir, essay collection

Perhaps you’re looking to take an early draft of your book-length project to the next level. I can help you tackle the big-picture issues keeping your draft from reaching its fullest potential.

After completing a sample edit of your manuscript for a flat fee, I’ll send you a detailed proposal outlining how I can help you develop the manuscript as a whole. The developmental edit will include

  • in-line comments and questions highlighting areas of improvement including but not limited to: plot & character development, stakes, theme(s), pacing, etc.
  • 5+ page editorial letter summarizing my manuscript comments and celebrating the strengths of the manuscript while providing a practical roadmap for revision
  • project rates vary depending on the length of the project

Manuscript Consultation

fiction & creative nonfiction > 20k words

  • includes feedback on + analysis of your story/essay/book > 20k words
  • a 3+ page editorial letter providing an overall assessment of what the book needs to be publication-ready. (Does not include manuscript comments)
  • tailored writing exercises and/or recommended reading for inspiration/guidance
  • rate determined by the scope of the project: ~$4-$6 per page.

Copyediting

  • the penultimate stage of the editing process: a consistency, spelling, and grammar check before you submit your writing to a lit-mag, or post it on your Substack.
  • rate: .030 per word

Lit-Mag Publishing Consultation

An opportunity to discuss your lit-mag publishing strategy with a lit-mag editor.

After filling out my brief questionnaire about the genre of your piece, wordcount, etc., I can answer questions like:

  • where should I submit? 
  • how do I cultivate a publishing strategy?
  • contests??
  • how do I know if my work will be a good fit at RandomLit-Mag(s).com?
  • when do I know my piece is ready?
  • how do I get an author interview published?
  • a book review?
  • rate: a 1-hour virtual meeting or phone call is $50

*A note on rates: I use the EFA Rate Guide to ensure my rates meet industry standards at the scale of my experience as an editor.

Contact me to learn more.