Editorial Services
I usually take a hybrid approach to editing, where I correct line items while also reading for big picture elements of plot, characterization, voice, and theme. Specifically, I like to focus on the elements that are most likely to increase salability, including:
* Concept and hook (Grab your readers' attention!)
* First pages (Those make-it-or-break-it first 50)
* Voice (Nail the author + character + audience equation)
* Pacing (Don't get stuck in a TBR pile!)
* Ending (Not necessarily a HEA, but always a satisfied reader)
* Market placement (Comps and positioning)
I'll look at your work with a mixture of kindness and expertise to give you feedback that's both constructive and encouraging. Overall, my goal in editing is to help bring a bit of objectivity into a very subjective business. If you'd like to schedule editing services, please reach out via my contact form. I look forward to the possibility of working together on your manuscript!
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$75
Query Letter Edit
Your query letter is your book's first impression. And we all know you only get one chance at a first impression! Make sure your query letter shines! I'll give written feedback on your hook, pitch, positioning, and more.
$180
First Ten Pages
The first ten pages are your best chance to pique an agent's or editor's interest. If those first ten are doing their job, they should lead to a request for more pages! I'll provide written feedback on your opening line, characterization, hook, pacing, and overall concept.
$400
First Fifty Pages
By the end of the first fifty pages, an agent or editor usually knows whether or not they want to invest more time into your project. (As my clients know, I really emphasize the importance of the first fifty!) I'll provide written feedback about the hook, pacing, characters, voice, readability, etc.
$200-$450
Picture Book Edit
Comprehensive in-text feedback on an entire picture book text or dummy. I'll help you look at pacing, voice, theme, language, and much more. (Pricing varies greatly; please contact for a quote.)
$.03 - $.06 per wor
Full Novel Edit
Comprehensive in-text feedback on the entire manuscript, including plot arc, subplots, character arcs, theme, and more. Developmental editing can be combined with line editing as well. (Pricing varies greatly; please contact for a quote.)
$45+
Contract Consult
Got an offer of representation or publication? Hooray! If you're not sure about the contract legalese, I'll be glad to look it over on a clause-by-clause basis before you sign on the dotted line. (Pricing depends on page count.)
Phone Consult
Let's chat! Phone consultations can be scheduled either with or without edits. Brainstorming, clarification on edits, marketability -- you name it! Just give me a heads up on what you'd like to talk about so I can prepare to use our time wisely.
Pricing: 15 min, $30 / 30 min, $60 / 60 min, $120
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Please use the contact form to schedule.