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PLEASE NOTE: I’m now fully booked for 2026 and will be booking into Jan/Feb 2027 for full edits and assessments. If you’d like to get on a waitlist in case someone cancels ore shifts their start date, please indicate your project details here.

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You’ve finished your ‘messy first draft’ or you’ve been through revisions based on beta readers’ and/or critique partners’ feedback. You know you need some professional eyes on it, but how do you know what kind of edits you need? There are several stages, and they might be a lot different than what you realise. For example, many people think a proofread is a once-over to make sure everything sounds ok, or that it covers all types of editing, but it’s something entirely different.

If you’re ready to book, you can go directly to the booking confirmation form here. This form serves as confirmation of your booking and agreement to the terms and conditions.

Why book with me? I maintain exceptional 5-star service across multiple platforms, and my clients’ comments here are testaments to my thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and actionable feedback. Every project is different, so it’s important to assess your needs in order for me to give you an accurate quote and appropriate recommendations.

If you haven’t worked with me before and you’re interested in booking a full edit service, I am happy to provide a complimentary sample edit of up to 1500 words for a novel-length project or 1000 words for a novella-length project. This will enable you to get a sense of my editorial and communication style, and it will also allow me to get a better understanding of the scope of work involved and ensure you’re booking the right kind of edits. This is also available to returning clients who have previously worked with me but are submitting a new project (so that I can assess the needs of the project).

Investment

Being an author means running a small business, and investing in your manuscript is a smart business decision. You want to put your best out into the world so you can get the best return on your investment, and trust me when I say it takes a village to help you achieve success. Just like finding a superb book cover artist and doing marketing and promotion (ideally with a publicist), editing is essential. If you’re planning to self-publish, then having an outside, unbiased, professional perspective is key.

However, if you’re planning to query agents, yes, your manuscript still must be in the best possible shape you can get it, but it doesn’t require going through all the editing stages the same way it does for self-publishing authors. I’m not in the business of making authors spend more money than they need to, so I make appropriate recommendations based on the current state of the manuscript and what your publishing goals are. Are edits mandatory for authors who are going to query agents? No, absolutely not. But for those writers who want and can afford to put in the time and investment to help improve and elevate their manuscript, the same way some writers spend money on courses and programs, there are options for you.

Investing in editing will depend on what kind of edits you need and what your word/page count is. See this article for a guide on the average cost of editing services through Reedsy. (Note I have confirmed with Reedsy that the rates listed are in USD; at the time the article was published, it did not specify a currency.) And this article by editor Janey Burton really helps put editors’ fees into perspective so authors can understand why it’s such a costly part of publishing books. This guide from the CIEP (in the UK) explains what minimum rates should be for 2025. Because I’m bringing guidance and recommendations from three aspects of the industry (writing, editing, and agenting), I offer rates that are appropriate for this level of experience and expertise. My rates reflect the time, effort, and quality that goes into my work. I include administrative time in my fees to provide a detailed editorial letter outlining areas done well and areas that need attention.

Style Sheets are available for an additional $200 USD. These are documents that show when a style decision is made to ensure consistency throughout the manuscript. If you hire a stylistic/line editor, for example, and then a proofreader, it’s important that the proofreader can see what style decisions were made to make the proofreading process smoother. General rules are followed according to a style guide (such as the Chicago Manual of Style) and/or the publishing house’s style guide, as well as the preferred dictionary, and anything that is not specified in either of those guides or in the specified dictionary must be decided upon in a logical manner by the editor, then consistently followed through in each round of edits. Areas include numbers and dates, spellings, use of proper nouns, the physical appearance of characters, timelines, etc. They take time and effort to build for each document I edit and are usually several pages long.

It is recommended to book your editing time as soon as possible (i.e. don’t wait until you’re finished and ready to hand it over) so that you can secure the time you’d like. I typically get booked quite quickly and am currently booking full edits 5-8 months out across multiple platforms.

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Types of Editing and Fees

Structural or Developmental Editing

This is the first stage of heavy editing to be done. It looks at the big picture and deals with things like plot holes, story arc, character arc, emotionality and interiority, tension, natural dialogue, character voice (especially in dual or multi-POV novels), show vs. tell, good flow, a good hook and inciting incident, pacing, a good balance of narration vs dialogue, a satisfying ending, etc. This is going to be the largest, most creative and complex component of the editing process. It’s a collaborative process and may include some back-and-forth communication during revisions, and it also includes a complete second pass of your manuscript to review any changes and new text, ensure it flows well, and to ensure that your narrative arc is hitting the mark. Dev editing is a really important step; if it’s skipped and you go right to line-level edits (below), and your editor identifies structural changes that need to be made, it can delay the editing process and become inefficient and more costly. Track Changes must remain on for the duration of our collaboration to make the editorial process as smooth and efficient as possible.

What’s Included

Investment

.038 USD per word

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Light Developmental Edits

This is best for writers who have a solid handle on their story but need a professional’s eyes on it to show them exactly where and how the execution can be improved. It’s a single-pass, intensive structural edit designed for writers who want a big-picture analysis combined with coaching via feedback. I leave margin comments and flag specific areas to work on with why it’s not working and suggestions on how to make improvements. You’ll also receive a comprehensive editorial letter analyzing your story’s macro mechanics and my overall thoughts and recommendations on next steps.

What’s Included

Investment

.026 USD per word

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Stylistic Editing

deals with the creative structure of a sentence and how they all flow together. While dev edits handle the bones of the story, stylistic edits handle how the story is told through language. I make sure the prose is evocative, clear, and engaging. This stage includes things like tightening up long-winded passages, eliminating redundancy and repetition, ensuring a good flow of information, ensuring any confusing areas become clear and concise, and ensuring tone is being articulated properly through language and word choices. Your manuscript is returned with extensive tracked changes and inline suggestions/comments, plus a brief editorial letter with my overall thoughts and suggestions. It includes a targeted review pass, looking only at the specific changes you make during your revisions, but does not include a full re-read of your manuscript. Track Changes must remain on for the duration of our collaboration to make the editorial process as smooth and efficient as possible.

What’s Included

Please note: Although I will point out any obvious structural issues, this service does not include structural-level feedback or recommendations as structural revisions must be completed before moving on to line and copy edits.

Investment

.022 USD per word

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Copy Editing

This is the technical structure on a sentence level. Once the voice and rhythm are beautiful, I ensure the text adheres to industry standards and maintains strict internal logic. This stage includes things like spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency (in words, character actions, descriptions, times, scene settings, etc.), sentence structure, syntax, accuracy, readability, and overall quality of the writing. This stage is less on the creative side and more rule dependent. Your manuscript is returned with extensive tracked changes and inline suggestions/comments, plus a brief editorial letter with my overall thoughts and suggestions. It includes a targeted review pass, looking only at the specific changes you make during your revisions, but does not include a full re-read of your manuscript. Track Changes must remain on for the duration of our collaboration to make the editorial process as smooth and efficient as possible.

What’s Included

Please note: Although I will point out any obvious structural issues, this service does not include structural-level feedback or recommendations as structural revisions must be completed before moving on to line and copy edits.

Investment

.020 USD per word

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Combined Stylistic (Line) and Copy Editing (The Sentence-Level Edit)

This includes everything that’s in both the stylistic and copy editing above. When you’re completely happy with your structure (plot, pacing, character arcs, etc.), but you want to ensure your prose is beautiful, immersive, and mechanically sound, this option is available. With a sample edit, I can help determine whether your line-level writing is strong enough to combine the stylistic and copy edits into one stage. Your manuscript is returned with extensive tracked changes and inline suggestions/comments, plus a brief editorial letter with my overall thoughts and suggestions. This stage includes a targeted review pass, looking only at the specific changes you make during your revisions, but it does not include a full re-read of the manuscript. Track Changes must remain on for the duration of our collaboration to make the editorial process as smooth and efficient as possible.

What’s Included

Please note: Although I will point out any obvious structural issues, this service does not include structural-level feedback or recommendations as structural revisions must be completed before moving on to line and copy edits.

Investment

.028 USD per word

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Proofreading

This is your final step after all revisions are complete, and it’s much more detailed than it sounds. This is the stage that is most often misunderstood for covering all types of editing. It is where the polishing is done to catch any missed or newly-introduced errors in spelling, punctuation, consistency in capitalization and abbreviations, visuals, page numbers, headings and sub-headings, etc. It’s extremely important to do this after all big-picture and line-level revisions have been made and before it goes to print, especially if you’ll be self-publishing. This stage is typically a back-and-forth between the client and editor until all errors are resolved. Track Changes must remain on for the duration of our collaboration to make the editorial process as smooth and efficient as possible.

Investment: .018 USD per word

A note about proofreading: I can’t tell you how many requests I get for proofreading for authors that didn’t know what proofreading actually was. It’s so often misunderstood. And because it’s the final step in the process, I can’t provide proofreads for a project that hasn’t previously been through all other stages of professional editing. Otherwise, I’m attaching my name and reputation to something that isn’t ready to be published; this can negatively impact my business. If I’m booked for proofreading and I find that there are edits that need to be made first, I will contact my client to discuss shifting to the required edits. This will of course require a higher fee since the work is more time-consuming and requires even more effort. Please understand that editing is an expensive but very necessary part of publishing a book. It is essential to have good quality edits. A good editor will recognise the need for earlier edits and also recognise their own value in not spending extra time doing more work than what they’re being paid for. This is why a good editor will not take on proofreading unless they can be sure it’s ready for this stage. Remember: proofreading is not required if you are planning to query agents. Agents understand that it would be a waste of time and money. Focus on the structure and line-level writing for your best chance at landing an agent.

Genres

I typically read and edit Adult or YA in the following genres: domestic or psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, gothic fiction/horror, historical and historical fantasy, supernatural/paranormal, some book club fiction, and some rom coms. I’m great with dual or multiple POVs and dual timelines. Please note that epic/high fantasy and things like space operas and alien worlds are not typically genres I read heavily, although I have edited quite a few fantasy manuscripts (that are under 110,000 words) as well as some stories set in space or on other planets. When working in a genre like SFF, especially if there are lots of technological elements or medical elements, remember that your average reader won’t have a strong knowledge of medicine, surgery, or complicated quantum physics. I’ve edited stories that had these elements and helped writers fine-tine the clarity of these things so that they’re both eloquently explained and easy to understand. Stylistic and copy edits can be booked in any genre (unless the story contains any of the Hard No elements listed below).

Hard No stories: extreme gore and ruthless violence from the beginning to the end of the story, explicit/repeated assault, erotica, highly religious stories, heavy politics, or stories where animals or children are harmed (intentionally) on the page. Please note: I will never work on manuscripts that have been generated by AI, nor will I ever work on manuscripts that are showing support for Trump and/or his followers. Period.

If I haven’t listed your genre or you’re wondering if something might be a fit for me, please feel free to reach out about your story to discuss the genre and content.

I particularly love twisty, jaw-dropping thrillers, haunted houses, ghosts, ancestry, time travel, witches, and anything to do w/ soulmates/soul connections, reincarnation, and past lives. I’m happy to provide edits on a wide range of word counts, but generally speaking, in those genres, novels are typically under 100,000 words (especially for debuts!).

At this time, I’m currently only accepting fiction projects for full edits.

NOTE: If you are booking a query package critique or a short/flash fiction critique, I am happy to accept any genre (except where there is the noted graphic content above). If you’re not sure if your genre would be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out here to inquire about your project’s genre, word count, elements, and overall editing needs.

Book Your Edits

If you already know which service you’d like to book, and/or we’ve already discussed your editorial needs and have come to an agreement on fee and timeline, you can book your edits with me by filling out the booking confirmation form at the link here, agreeing to the terms and conditions, signing, and clicking Submit. When your form is received, I’ll send an invoice to the email address provided for the non-refundable booking fee (or full amount, depending on the project). Remaining payments, if any, are outlined in the terms and conditions in the form unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

I use forms instead of website-direct bookings so I don’t get overwhelmed with bookings; this allows us to discuss the timeline based on your anticipated deadline and my availability. I’m typically booking 5-6 months away for novel-length projects (sooner for smaller projects and usually within a week or two for query-related material), so be sure to book your edits as soon as you can.

Repeat clients who book full edits through my website receive 15% off future full edit bookings! (Cannot be combined with other discounts.)

Please be advised that full edits, query packages, and assessments will be taken on a limited basis during the summer months and Christmas/New Year’s holidays.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or would like to check availability before booking. Thank you for trusting me with your work!