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Pricing

stack of edited books

So what does it take to get your writing on that bookshelf?

I charge per project. This way you know the price at the beginning, specially tailored to your book. A sample edit will help determine an accurate quote.

Are you a publisher? Check out my special rates.

Some of the books I’ve edited​

Let’s Mine Your Message for Gold

Manuscript Evaluation

  • High-level analysis of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses so you can see what state your book’s in

  • Includes 10–20 page editorial letter and 60-minute consult to review feedback

Estimated cost based on a manuscript of 50k words:
$900

Developmental Editing

  • In-depth substantive edit including in-text comments addressing big-picture elements of your story

  • Two rounds, each accompanied by a 5–10 page editorial letter and 60-minute consult to review feedback

Estimated cost based on a manuscript of 50k words:
$3,000

Line Editing/Copyediting

  • Sentence-level edit addressing sentence structure, clarity, word choice, grammar, and more

  • Two rounds, each accompanied by an editorial letter, style sheet, and 60-minute consult to review feedback

Estimated cost based on a manuscript of 50k words:
$3,500

Proofreading

  • Thorough proofread to ensure proper grammar, spelling, and formatting

  • One round both before and after typesetting, as well as an optional half round to ensure typesetter applied changes properly

Estimated cost based on a manuscript of 50k words:
$1,000

​Ready to mine your message?

ONE-OFF SERVICES

Sample Edit

Send me 20–30 pages of your story, and I’ll line edit the first five and leave comments on the rest.

Great for getting objective, detailed feedback on your story without the commitment (or price) of a full book edit.

$150

Brainstorm

Not sure how to finish your story? Stuck in a plot hole?

Brainstorm with me for 30 minutes, and you’ll be ready to write again.

$60

Dialogue Review

Five pages of your dialogue edited and reviewed so your characters’ voices come alive.

I’ll give you feedback on flow, realistic value, beats and tags, punctuation, and more so it can properly engage your reader. 

$99

Publishers

For the Publishers: Rate/Word

Developmental Editing

-Complete substantive edit addressing content, story, flow, structure, etc. to ensure a clear and engaging book

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-Editorial letter, if necessary, outlining strengths, suggested improvements, and next steps

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-Approx. 2.5 weeks for 50k words​​​​​​​

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$.05/word

Line Editing/Copyediting

-Sentence-level edit focusing on each line and paragraph, addressing grammar, style, punctuation, flow, clarity, word choice, and more

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-Adherence to Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

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-Approx. 3.5 weeks for 50k words​​

$.06/word

Proofreading

-Thorough proofread to ensure proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar

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-Post-layout, checking Table of Contents against the book as well as headers, word breaks, and other formatting elements

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-Approx. 2 weeks​ for 50k words

$.03/word

​Ready to mine that gold?

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