The Launching Pad
Book editing can be expensive. To help make it more affordable, I offer select services for your novel's early pages. You'll get professional, detailed feedback, editing, and recommendations that will help you as you move through the rest of your manuscript.
Pricing is straightforward and intended to be budget-friendly. If you need, payment plans are available, just ask! If you purchase one of these packages and later decide to hire me to edit the rest of the manuscript, I’ll roll the cost into my proposal for the full project.
A note about turnaround times: These are estimates based on my normal work load, and I endeavor to get all pages back even sooner than expected. If I anticipate taking longer, I will let you know, and feel free to reach out about my current turnaround times.
If you'd like to book any of these services, click here to go to the form, or scroll down! Again, any questions about it can be sent to me via email.
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First Impressions: Manuscript Critique for Your First Chapters
$50 for up to 6,250 words (about 25 pages)
I’ll review the first 25 pages of your manuscript, along with your summary and any other supplementary materials for your query or submission package, and give my initial, first-look feedback. These are often the first pages you’ll send to an editor or agent, so it’s especially important to make sure they’re polished and engaging, and critiques of these pages with that in mind can reveal issues or elements you might want to change further down the road. I will make suggestions and comments on a copy of your pages, and I will also include a short letter outlining my main thoughts and concerns.
Turnaround time: 1-1.5 weeks
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The Right Words: Copyediting and Proofreading for Your First 50-100 Pages
$100 for up to 12,500 words (about 50 pages) or $175 for up to 25,000 words (about 100 pages)
If you’re almost ready to start sending your manuscript to agents or publishers, I’ll do a thorough proofreading and copyedit of your first batch of pages. I’ll look at elements such as word choice, sentence structure, and consistency in dialog and narrative voice. I’ll include a style guide as well, with recommendations of things to look for in the remainder of the manuscript.
Turnaround time: 2-4 weeks
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Good Bones: Developmental Editing for Your First 50-100 Pages
$125 for up to 12,500 words (about 50 pages) or $200 for up to 25,000 words (about 100 pages)
I’ll take a thorough look at your first set of pages for broad structural issues related to elements like worldbuilding, pacing, and character development. I’ll point out what’s working and what may need to be retooled. Having your first pages undergo a developmental edit is a good way to see if the overall novel is working, and what might put a reader off. In addition to edits on a copy of your manuscript, I’ll also include an editorial letter with my overall thoughts and recommendations for moving forward.
Turnaround time: 3-5 weeks