Transparent Editorial Pricing
Investing in your manuscript is a major step toward publication. My rates reflect the meticulous attention and literary expertise I bring to every fantasy, sci-fi, and memoir project.
Manuscript Critique
Starts at $0.008 / word
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Written editorial letter of 8–15 pages
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Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, character, and voice
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No inline edits — clear, honest assessment of what is working and what needs attention
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Turnaround: approximately 2 weeks for 100,000 words
Line Editing
Starts at $0.018 / word
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Sentence-level pass targeting word choice, syntax, and readability
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Inline edits and comments in tracked changes
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Focus on conciseness, clarity, and flow
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Turnaround: approximately 4 weeks for 100,000 words
Developmental Editing
Starts at $0.029 / word
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Inline comments and light edits in tracked changes targeting clarity, flow, and readability
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Larger structural and narrative concerns flagged in comments
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8–15 page editorial letter at project completion
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Turnaround: approximately 6 weeks for 100,000 words
Seasonal Opportunity
Discounts & Special Rates
First-Time Client Discount
First-time clients receive 15% off their first project—because every working relationship has to start somewhere.
Referral Discount
If you refer another writer to me and they book a project, you receive 15% off your next project as a thank you.