As a developmental editor I will consult with you about your vision for your book and use that as my guide as I give your manuscript a very close first read. I will make notes about every aspect of your book as I look for clarity, use of language and logic, how well your book fits the genre you've chosen. In fiction, I will look for issues regarding story arc, pacing, characterization, plot, point of view (head hopping), voice, reader engagement and overall readability. While proofreading is not the focus of this edit, as you will no doubt make further changes,I will point out typos and grammar problems I see. I will do a second read on some short pieces if necessary after you have revised according the suggested edits.
In nonfiction, I will play close attention to logic and structure.
The fee is $12 per thousand words
If you are not a native English speaker, please contact me to discuss the level of editing you need and an appropriate fee.
If you would like to discuss your work to see if we are a fit, by all means contact me.
No. 2 Line Editing
I will also consult with you about your vision for your book, but will do one read and a careful line edit for grammar, word usage, misspelled words, missing words, typos and all the bugaboos that crop up in a manuscript as you are about to go to print. Of course, I will point out any errors of the type described above, but they will not be my primary focus. I will point out any plot or other problems I see in this read, and we can discuss them if you wish after the edit is complete.
The fee ranges from $7-9 per thousand words depending on the complexity of the work.
While I will correct any proofing errors I find, a line edit does not include a thorough proofread.
A separate proofread is by request at $5 per thousand words.
If you are not a native English speaker, please contact me to discuss the level of editing you need and an appropriate fee.
No. 3 Writing and Plotting Services
I could write your book for you, but ghost writing does not get my juices going. However, I see plot and scenes when I walk down the street, ride the bus, and shop in the grocery store. I am a natural born storyteller. If you find yourself stuck and would like some help in parts of your book, or need a little help getting a plot that got stuck in the mud up and running again, let me know. I'd be happy to fill in some words or plot points for you.
It's hard to give an exact quote without knowing how much work is needed, but a ball park figure would be $25 per thousand words. This would be on a contractual basis. I do not charge extra for any sentences I suggest in the course of editing your manuscript.
For all projects, 50% of the fee is due before starting the project and the balance upon completion.