Sample Edit
$50/first 5,000 words
The sample edit gives a combined edit for a discounted fee to “test” the author/editor relationship.
- editorial letter
- line edits
- 20 minutes follow-up discussion and/or career counseling
Editorial Letter
approx. .015 – .028 a word
An editorial letter analyzes your manuscript overall and scene by scene.
- plot/character development
- goal, motivation, conflict
- brainstorming
- in-the-manuscript comments
- follow-up discussion and/or career counseling
Line Edit
approx. .017 – .03 a word
Line edits address line-by-line content:
- pacing and story continuity
- dialogue accuracy, meaning, ideas
- word usage (and over-usage)
- includes light editorial letter, redlines, and in-the-manuscript comments
Career Counseling
$40/hour
Career counseling helps authors make smarter choices–the first time.
- discuss manuscripts, markets
- discuss publishing options
- read manuscripts, discuss options