That’s a good question. Without reviewing your manuscript, I can’t provide a specific answer. But if you click here it will direct you to a video by the great Louise Harnby who will explain a little about various types of editing; this might help you narrow it down.

If you’re still unsure, send me a message, and we can decide together. If it turns out you need a service I don’t offer, I’m happy to recommend someone for you.

Another excellent question. Because of the customized nature of editing, it varies from project to project. Factors that affect the cost include the length of the manuscript, the genre, the type of editing needed, and the timeframe. A 40,000-word romance that only needs proofreading before it goes to the publisher in two months will be different from the 130,000-word epic high fantasy that needs heavy line edits completed in three weeks or less.

Tell me a little about your project, and I can provide a ballpark estimate. Also, the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) has compiled a list of average rates charged by editors for different types of editing – click here to see that.

I would be delighted to recommend someone who will shine a light on your genius!

Absolutely! Let’s see what you wrote.

I’m very comfortable with speculative fiction and fantasy, but I have also edited literary fiction, fables, memoirs, poetry, and nonfiction. I work with a wide range of genres; however, there is content I will not handle, such as graphic descriptions of abuse, violence against minors, etc. If you have content you are concerned about, let’s discuss it before making any decisions.

You will click the bright blue button and fill out my contact form. I will respond to you within a few hours. We will chat a bit; you’ll tell me about your work and send me a sample of roughly 1,000 words from somewhere in the middle of your manuscript (the middle is better than the front, trust me on this). I’ll use Track Changes in MS Word to leave comments on what I think is awesome and what could be tweaked some for clarity. I may also make changes to your grammar, spelling, or punctuation. If you are unfamiliar with Track Changes, click here to watch a short video explaining how to use this feature.

If you like what you see on the sample, we can discuss how quickly I could edit the entire work, establish a payment plan, and review a contract we will both sign. You’ll send me a downpayment with your manuscript, and I’ll get to work! Once it’s completed, I’ll send you a final invoice. When the last payment is made, you will receive your completed files.

Then we both raise a toast to your brilliance!

Yes, we both do. The contract helps ensure expectations are clear. You want to receive excellent service; I want to provide excellent service. A contract helps ensures the entire editing process is a positive one.

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