Working With Me
Editing
My editing process helps authors, writers and businesses produce a polished and ready-to-publish piece that achieves its intended goal. I edit primarily using the Chicago Manual of Style. I have a basic understanding of APA Style as well. Editing services are for completed manuscripts and will include my feedback, comments and accompanying notes.
Story Coaching
Gain access to my editorial mind for 45 minutes at a time! We will hone in on 5k words of your writing each week, whether that's your opening or a section you're struggling with, or talk about publishing or storytelling itself. Come prepared with questions. I will be your sounding board, keep you accountable, and give you writing exercises each week.
Word Processor
Microsoft Word is the industry standard and will be used to make edits. I edit using the Track Changes function, which enables you as the author of the work to make the final decision to accept or reject my suggested changes.
The primary way I communicate with my clients is through email. If requested, I will schedule a time to call or meet via video call. Inquiries, contracts, documents, invoices and other communications will be sent via email. I aim to respond within one to two business days.
Project Agreement
I require a signed written agreement prior to starting work. A customized, project-specific agreement will be sent to you containing your project's scope of work. It can be sent via a document signing program or you can reply to my email with your written agreement.
Pricing
My standard developmental editing rate is $0.03 per word for fiction and $0.04 per word for non-fiction, subject to change depending on project.
My standard rate for copyediting is $0.02 per word for fiction and $0.03 for non-fiction, subject to change depending on project.
Story coaching starts at $100 for one 45-minute session, $175 for two or more sessions, and $500 for a six session package deal.
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Please contact me for pricing on all other services, custom requests and special offers.
Payment
Invoices over $100 may be paid in two installments. Half is due prior to starting work and half will be due before the delivery of the final product. Invoices totaling $100 or less are to be paid in full before services begin. My preferred methods of payment are Zelle and Stripe, although I can receive payment via bank and wire transfers as well.
Initial Contact
If interested, please contact me by clicking the button below or scrolling to the top and selecting "contact me" in the menu. Please lead with the genre of your project, word count, stage of writing, and how I can best assist you. If you're unsure which service is best, provide me the aforementioned information and I'll happily let you know.
Note: I do not edit smut, romance, horror, extremely dark content, gratuitous content, irreverent content or propaganda. If you would like editor recommendations, you may request them.