Complete manuscripts (MS) of 25,000+ words.

Read 1: First Read and Developmental Response

500+ word response on potential areas for big picture developmental revisions including, but not limited to, plot, character, and/or tension.

Turn around: 2-4 weeks depending on project length.

Read 2: Author Collaboration

Either through email or zoom, the author may discuss the developmental response, areas of confusion, or plans for further development. This is a collaborative phase between author and editor to ensure the author’s vision for the work is realized.

Turn around: 2-3 meetings, at author’s preferred scheduling.

Read 3: Last Read and Substantial Line Editing

Final notes as to character, plot, clarity, tension, and other general areas for development. Also, focused on cleaning/tightening prose, fixing spelling/grammatical errors, and formatting according to author or publisher guidelines.

Turn around: 1-3 months, depending on project length.

Pricing: $200 deposit due at contract signing + $0.03/word due by project completion**

**(25% due after Read 1, 25% due after Read 2, 50% due after Read 3. Deposit will be subtracted from total due.)

Short stories of less than 25,000 words. Max 3 stories per author per contract.

See complete manuscript for details as to reading phases. 250+ response per story during Read 1.

Turn around: Depends on number and length of stories.

Pricing: $100 base due at contract signing + $0.03/word due at project completion. (Deposit will be subtracted from total due)

Stuck with a blank page or in the middle of a project with no end in sight?

First Read and 250+ word Developmental Response provided. See Complete Manuscript for details.

Turn around: 2+ weeks depending on project length.

Pricing: $100/MS (5,000 words or less) or $0.03/word (5,000+ words) (Deposit will be subtracted from total due)

Finished project? Want a fresh pair of eyes to tighten your prose, correct spelling/grammatical errors, or format according to publisher requirements?

Developmental Response may be added at an additional fee of $50/hour.

Turn around: 2-5+ weeks depending on project length.

Pricing: $150/MS (5,000 words or less) or $0.03/word (5,000+ words)