Manuscript Evaluation

Rate: $70/ hour 

A manuscript evaluation is a combo of beta reading and a developmental edit. This is an opportunity for an author to have a professional editor read their manuscript and get detailed notes back on what is or is not working with the plot, ​characters, style, world-building, or other elements. It is not as detailed as a full  developmental edit, but it provides more feedback and a more professional opinion when compared to friends and family who might serve as your initial beta readers. 

Developmental Editing

Rate: Custom Quote

Developmental editing is a "Big Picture" review of your manuscript. It covers editing for structure, style, tone, plot development, world building, character development, and more. 

In a development edit, you will get chapter by chapter notes as well as a summary document that covers overall impressions & suggestions. 

Copyediting
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Rate: $0.025 per word

Copyediting is the standard editing service required by authors. The most obvious aspect of this service is a line-by-line check for grammar, punctuation, and other typographical errors. Beyond that, a thorough copyedit will also include a review for clarity, plot inconsistencies, syntax, and consistency with the Chicago Manual of Style. 

Proofreading
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Rate: $0.015 per word

Proofreading is not an alternative to copyediting. This service is usually done after copyediting, and may be done either before or after formatting. This is a final check for any errors, including formatting errors. No major suggestions will be offered regarding clarity or major changes to sentence structure.