Editing Services
Editing Costs & Quote Request
aka the tl;dr version
Please read below for my pricing philosophy, about my editing, and other important information.
Editing is $9/1000 words | Proofreading/Copy Editing is $6/1000 words
Request a quote AND pay your deposit (on any work over 10,000 words) before September 30 to receive 25% off your editing rates and be locked in at that price.
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Pricing Philosophy
My pricing philosophy is simple. Everyone deserves quality editing without breaking their budget or going into debt.
With this in mind, I’ve priced my work what I feel is fair and affordable. For anything under $75, I require payment in full before editing begins. Above $75, a deposit of at least 25% is due at the time of scheduling and the remaining balance due within 72 hours of receiving the completed edits. I will send invoices. If you need a payment plan or have other financial difficulties, please indicate this on your quote request. Invoices will be sent and can be paid by credit card or PayPal through this website. There is an agreement that I’ll send to confirm agreements and responsibilities.
Prices are for one editing pass.
Who is my editing for?
Are you an author who has…
- A completed manuscript? (Either now or when you plan on delivering it to me for editing. I do not edit chapter-by-chapter or in pieces.)
- Written genre fiction (except horror/excessive gore) or nonfiction specifically focusing on self-help, new age, spirituality, or paganism? Note: If you write Evangelical/Christian Faith-Based works I may not be the editor for you. Please inquire if you have questions.
- Gotten your book to a point where you’re ready to have an editor look at it?
- A willingness to improve your story through careful, detailed editing?
If you answered YES to those questions, then it sounds like we’re a great fit.
Need a sensitivity reader? Contact me for my areas of expertise.
NOTE: Authors who complete their first paid edit are “locked in” at these rates provided they book at least one edit per year. Authors with a completed editing relationship may also receive additional perks such as referral bonuses or discounts subject to availability.’
Important Notes
- When a book has multiple authors, please pick one spokesperson. I will not work with multiple authors on the same project.
- Turnaround times: For most projects I can complete it within 10-17 days.
- You should be thinking at least a month in advance for your books. I’m happy to work with your schedule and often can schedule within a couple of weeks, but depending on the time of year, I reserve the right to impose a “rush” fee up to 100% of the edit’s cost depending on your needs.
About My Editing
The type of editing I do can be classified as a hybrid of line editing and light developmental editing. My focus is on grammar, spelling, and consistency. I also tend to give comments on what I like as well as what may be confusing or needs reworking.
Each edit includes:
- Checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling issues
- Consistency checks for capitalization (especially in fantasy/science fiction) and word usage
- Noting what works well. Did you make me laugh? Am I tearing up? Did I love a specific turn of phrase?
- Alert you to passages which may be confusing or need reworking. Maybe I know what you mean, but it’s not just coming across that clearly.
- Notification of consistent or spot issues with POV, characterization, scene setting, plot development, or world building. If these are extensive, then I will let you know, but will not micro edit each and every one.
- Limited fact checking if something doesn’t “sound” right.
- Notations of excessive passive voice or where active voice makes the story stronger.
- Alerting to possible issues with triggers, abusive situations, or -isms/-obias that may show up in your writing.
I do all edits in Word with TRACK CHANGES turned on. I also utilize comments. I WILL NOT send a “non tracked changes” copy, because it is the responsibility of the author to go through the changes to review them. In addition, if comments/changes are removed, then you can’t see where comments apply or fix any noted issues beyond actual copy.
I’m familiar with both British and American English. I believe that rainbows are colorful, as well as colourful.
Sample edits of 1000 words are available. Please request a quote and indicate you’d like a sample.
Should the sample sent exceed 1000 words, I will only edit the first 1000 or to the most logical paragraph ending point. Thank you for understanding. I will not edit any “preview chapters” or extra information such as author’s notes, acknowledgements, or copyright pages included in the book beyond spell checking. My editing services are for the actual story.