Editing Services
developmental edits | line edits | manuscript critiques
Developmental Editing
An in-depth analysis of the big picture elements of your manuscript (plot, characters, setting, structure, etc.). You’ll receive: sidebar comments, individual chapter analyses, an editorial letter, and an optional 60-minute Zoom or phone call to review and answer any further questions you might have.
$0.028/word of the manuscript
Line Editing
A close analysis of your writing on a line-by-line basis in order to improve prose and overall readability. I’ll complete a markup of your draft covering language, style, syntax, and flow. You’ll also receive an editorial rundown of the strengths & weaknesses of your prose as well as a series of explanations & resources to ensure you won’t make the same mistakes the next time around.
$0.033/word of the manuscript
“The Works”
The complete package. Fit with a full developmental edit, a revision check, a line edit, and a proofread, this package is everything you need to get your story analyzed, edited, and polished for publication. Ideal for self-publishing authors and those looking to get their draft as close to perfect as possible prior to querying.
$0.07/word of the manuscript
What is a manuscript critique?
In short, a manuscript critique is a blanket assessment of your manuscript that comes in the form of an extensive report or letter. A manuscript critique will give you an overall developmental analysis of plot, characters, themes, pacing, detail, and all the essential elements that make a story a story.
Pick your critique package.
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Proofread Critique
A standard proofread assessing the developmental aspects of your manuscript through extensive inline comments.
$0.0075/word
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Classic Critique
A thorough letter of evaluation analyzing the pros and cons of the big picture story elements in your manuscript.
$0.01/word
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Chapter Critiques
Bite-sized analyses for each chapter that evaluate all big picture story elements on a chapter-by-chapter level.
$0.015/word
ABC Editorial Gift Cards
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