Rates and Services
You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.
The Complete Edit
A three-tiered approach that will result in a professional manuscript ready for publishing or an agent. Each stage can take 4-6 weeks. (It’s worth it.)
Includes a developmental edit, a line edit, and a final proofread
À la carte
Developmental Edit
Line-Editing
Proofread (No Sentence Changes)
Other Projects
Words of any size and shape fit into this category. Correspondences, resumes, cover letters, poetry, personal fiction of a fandom nature; any hard-to-categorize need goes here.
FAQ
How long does editing take?
Each stage of editing takes 4-8 weeks for completion, depending on factors like length of project, editorial needs, and time to complete author rewrites and feedback.
Do we work together on it?
Absolutely! This is about your art and your vision. My job is to find the clearest, most powerful meaning within, and ensure your readers experience it. The only way to do that is together! You can expect frequent communication, an open door for questions, and an open mind for your ideas. My suggestions are just that: suggestions. We will work collaboratively to get to the core of your story and what matters most to you to see it shine.
How are costs calculated?
Depending on the level of edit needed, your edits will cost between .02 and .06 cents a word. However, many new authors do not have the funds to match what a publisher would pay. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your budget, type of project, and needs; very often, we can find a plan together that matches your budget and still moves your story forward.
Can you get me published or represented?
I’m happy to edit and assist with query letters and submission packages, but I do not provide connections to publishers or agents.
Do you provide sensitivity reads?
Yes! A sensitivity read is designed to check for problems and snags in the way concepts are socially presented, ideally preventing your story from housing harmful components of racism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia. However, I am limited to my own perspective: queer, white, cis-gendered. I recommend retaining multiple sensitivity readers of different backgrounds to ensure your work is thoroughly vetted.