Novel Editing Service Rates

 
 

Your First Five PAGES

Always Free

Remember, I always offer a free developmental edit for new potential clients of the first five pages of your manuscript so you can get a feel for the services I provide and to see if we might be a good fit. Please also include a short blurb of what your book is about.

 

Manuscript Critique

$250 per 10,000 words

  • A full read of the manuscript.

  • A two-to-five-page developmental editorial report on what works and what needs improvement regarding structure, plot, pacing, characterization, voice, etc.

  • Follow-up email or phone call to discuss the report plus whatever else you might find helpful.

COMPREHENSIVE MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE

$350 per 10,000 words

  • A full read of the manuscript.

  • A two-to-five-page developmental editorial report on what works and what needs improvement regarding structure, plot, pacing, characterization, voice, etc.

  • An additional chapter-by-chapter report with specific comments, notes, possible line edits and suggestions. I do not provide copy editing but if I see errors, typos, mechanical issues, etc. I will often point them out.

  • Follow-up email or phone call to discuss the reports plus whatever else you might find helpful.

10-WEEK ONLINE PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CLASS
(BEST VALUE + Results)

$700 flat fee (Start anytime!)

You’ll hand in up to 25 double-spaced pages per week on a designated deadline. I will provide light feedback via email with the goal of helping you to continue to move forward to produce pages as well as what to note when you go back to revise. This is perfect for the writer who finds that deadlines and encouragement will help in completing the draft of a novel or memoir.