My Services
Manuscript Evaluation
.008/word
A manuscript evaluation is a bit like a light developmental edit. I’ll take a look at the big picture of your story, and see what’s working and what’s not. I’ll give feedback on:
Plot and Story Structure
Character Development
Pacing
Tone and Voice
World-Building
A manuscript evaluation can be a great choice for an author who doesn’t want or need all the detailed notes of a developmental edit, but rather some general feedback and suggestions for improvement, as well as some guidance and recommendations for the next steps.
Includes:
Light comments on the manuscript, particularly to point out examples of the issues discussed in the report
A written report (3-6 pages) with feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and actionable suggestions for improvement
Developmental Editing
.02/word
Developmental editing looks at the big picture of your manuscript, and can help make sure your story is told in the most effective way possible. I’ll take an in-depth look at:
Character Development
Plot Holes
Story Structure
World-Building
Pacing
Tone
Character Voice
Romance Arcs
Themes
Choreography in Action and Spice Scenes
This edit is for those who want a lot of feedback and in-depth analysis.
Includes:
Feedback as comments throughout the manuscript
A developmental report (15+ pages) that includes chapter-by-chapter analysis
.01/word
A copy edit checks your manuscript for consistency, accuracy, and clarity. The suggested changes will include corrections in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, as well as:
Character Details: (eye color, hair color, clothing)
Timeline Details: (day of the week, time of year)
Light fact-checking: (can your character really get from NY to LA that quickly?)
Scene consistency: (Your character has too many hands in this scene!)
I do provide light line editing with my copy editing service. I will offer suggestions to rewrite or rearrange sentences when clarity is affected.
Includes:
Edited manuscript, with all changes tracked in Microsoft Word’s Track Changes
Another copy of the manuscript, with all changes accepted, for comparison
Notes on the manuscript to flag plot and character inconsistencies or provide further explanation
A style sheet that details your personal style and the specific style choices made in your manuscript—use this as a tool for any further edits, revisions, or proofreading. It’s also a great reference when writing more books in the same series!
Copy Editing
Line Editing
.015/word
A line edit revises your manuscript at the sentence and paragraph level, with a focus on improving flow and style and strengthening prose. I’ll take a close look at:
Passive vs. Active Voice
Showing vs. Telling
Word Choice
Awkward or Confusing Phrasing
Dialogue and Character Voice
Scene Pacing
Paragraph and Sentence Length
Repetition
It doesn’t include the technical detail of a copy edit, though some grammar and spelling errors might get corrected along the way.
Includes:
Edited manuscript, with all changes tracked in Microsoft Word’s Track Changes
Another copy of the manuscript, with all changes accepted, for comparison
Notes on the manuscript with further suggestions and explanations (this is a note-heavy edit!)
A written report (2-3 pages) that goes into more detail about the most common issues found in the manuscript and ways to improve the writing
.005/word
Offered as an add-on after my copy editing services—a final check for any remaining errors after any last-minute author revisions or adjustments.
Proofreading
.02/word
Includes all feedback and deliverables from my copy editing and line editing services, done all at once!