Thorough Developmental Edits, Proofreading with Care, & Author-Led Beta Reading

Hire me to edit your book and
get you ready for publication!

I take your already stellar manuscript and give it insight from a fresh pair of eyes to help make your author dreams a reality.

I’m passionate about storytelling. I love working with authors and writers who share my love of worldbuilding, character development, and escapism. I’m here to help transform your drafts into beautiful and engaging stories that will get noticed by your ideal readers.

Take a look at my editing, beta reading, and other author services. Let’s work together to help your readers hear the story you have to tell and become raving fans that will share your work with others.

Comprehensive Content Editing

 

You’ll submit your entire book manuscript and I will read it, edit it, and send it back to you with feedback on how to improve it. It’s my goal to help get your book to its best version before you pursue publishing. When I return your manuscript, it will be professionally line edited and checked for spelling and grammar. I’ll thoroughly search for plot holes, ways to develop characters more, and any other content revisions I’d suggest to make the piece stronger. I will also provide a copy sheet to help you keep track of all your story’s lore, characters, and other important information all in one place. This service is ideal for authors earlier in the editing/publishing process. Fiction only.

Pricing: 2 cents per word

Beta Reading

 

You’ll submit either your entire book manuscript or a section of chapters and I will read it and send it back to you with feedback. You’ll dictate the kind of feedback you need—whether it’s finding plot holes, diving into character development, evaluating the believability or willing suspension of disbelief, or simply asking, “Is this something people will want to read?” I’m happy to provide professional insight and critique to help you along in the writing process. When I return your manuscript, it will come with the feedback in comments/annotated format. This service does not include line editing.

Pricing: 1.5 cents per word

*Please complete at least one round of edits prior to sending me your manuscript.

Line Editing

 

You’ll submit either your entire book manuscript or a section of chapters and I will read it and edit it. The focus will be on your overall style, structure, and readability, as well as spelling, grammar, and consistency across the content. When I return your manuscript, it will come with the edits in track changes/suggestions format. This service is ideal for authors farther along in the editing/publishing process.

Pricing: 1 cent per word

Proofreading

 

You’ll submit either your entire book manuscript or a section of chapters and I will read it and edit it. I will check for spelling, grammar, and consistency across the content. When I return your manuscript, it will come with the edits in track changes/suggestions format. This service does not include feedback on the story itself.

Pricing: 0.5 cent per word

Boutique Editing Services

Have a more specific editorial need or one-off project? Check out my specialized offers set at fixed prices.

 

Copy Sheet

Your master document for all things your book! A copy sheet will help you keep track of your story’s lore, characters, and other important information. Using a copy sheet ensures everything is spelled the same throughout the manuscript, minimizes the chance of plot holes, creates an easy reference as you expand your worldbuilding, and keeps you organized so you can focus on the writing. Example uses: character list/family tree, magic system outlines, mystery clues,  backstory organization, and more.

Pricing: Starting at $250 depending on project scope

First Chapter Evaluation

Send me your first chapter and I will line edit up to 5,000 words. You’ll also receive developmental feedback on conflict and character introductions, pacing, and worldbuilding. This service is intended for any step of the writing process—from rough draft to polished. 

Pricing: $50 one-time payment

Short Story Line Editing

Working on a short story for a collection or literary magazine? I’d be happy to edit short fiction as well! All the same care and attention I’d give to editing a manuscript. I’ll focus on stylistic structure, pacing, and of course general grammar and spelling edits.

Pricing: $50 for the first 5,000 words (2 cents per word for any additional words)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Typically, my clients write fiction, and I work best at giving feedback for fiction! However, I’m happy to offer my services for any type of writing, nonfiction included. If you’re a nonfiction writer and are interested in my editing services, please still reach out—I’d love to talk about your project and see if I may still be the right fit or refer you to another editor I may know who is more suited for your content.

  • Of course this depends on the length of your manuscript, but I can typically turn around an average-sized project in around one to three months. There are, however, many things that can impact the timeline such as the amount of projects I have in a given quarter and the deadlines of the writers with which I work. Let’s chat about your project more specifically!

  • All my pricing is informed by the Editorial Freelance Association. I do my best to ensure rates are fair for both me and my clients. I’m always open to discussing how we can work together within your budget or set up any payment plans on a case-by-case basis. Cost should not be what keeps you from publishing your book with excellence. At the same time, I cannot work for free.

  • Yes! If you have a different project such as a blog, email newsletter, web copy, or something else, I’d be happy to talk with you about working together to edit your content as part of my virtual assistant services.

  • I’ll take a Microsoft Word document or a shared Google document! I’ll also return the file in the same format you submitted it.

  • I fall into the anti-generative AI camp, within reason, largely due to environmental factors and the effect it can have on developing brains. While I understand there are helpful and innovative uses for it in professional settings, I also take pride in creating original content free of shortcuts that will stand out in a sea of AI generated content. I believe we have a responsibility to our world and to younger generations to be smart and intentional about the impact our actions will have on the future. I do not edit AI-generated content. Do not submit any AI-written work.