Editing Services

  • What it is: Feedback that focuses on the big picture (think: structure, pacing, character arcs, clarity of stakes.)

    What You Get:

    • A detailed editorial letter

    • In-manuscript comments

    • Call or Video Meeting to discuss suggestions (optional)

    Best For: early to mid-stage drafts, or writers feeling stuck on a full revision.
    Rates: Starting at 35 cents per 10,000 words

  • What it is: Line by line editing that focuses on the rhythm, clarity, and tone of your prose. Lines edits help writers sharpen their voice and improve readability at the sentence level through word choice and flow. 

    What you get:

    • Edits directly in the manuscript 

    • Margin comments explaining choices or flagging opportunities

    • Suggestions for rewording, tightening, cutting or reordering sentences

    Best for: manuscripts that are structurally sound but need polish at the sentence level.
    Rates: Starting at 30 cents per 10,000 words

  • What it is: A technical, detail-oriented pass to clean up grammar, punctuation, and consistency. This edit ensures your manuscript reads cleanly and professionally, without disrupting your voice.

    What you get:

    • In-manuscript corrections and suggestions

    • Consistency check for names, timelines, formatting, etc.

    • Alignment with a chosen style guide (Chicago Manual of Style by default)

    • A style sheet for reference

    Ideal for: manuscripts ready for publication or submission.
    Rates: Starting at 26 cents per 10,000 words

  • What it is: The final check for lingering typos, punctuation errors, and formatting issues for an already edited manuscript.

    What you get:

    • In-manuscript markups and suggestions

    • Fixes for spelling, punctuation, and minor formatting issues

    Ideal for: copyedited manuscripts about to be published, submitted, or sent to beta readers.
    Rates: Starting at 17 cents per 10,000 words

  • For other kinds of works (like short stories, essays etc…) that require line, copy, or proofing:

    • 2,000 words or less: Flat rate of $75 for proofing, $100 for copy or line.

    • 2,001 - 5,000 words: Flat rate of $150 for proofing, $200 for copy or line.

    • 5,001 - 9,999 words: Flat Rate of $250 for proofing, $350 for copy or line.