Price Guide
Submit the first 5 pages of a chapter or the first 500 words of a short story for a free edit. I will provide a quote based on the length of your work, and the quality and structure of the English. I provide honest, clear, constructive feedback.
The more accomplished your writing, the cheaper the cost.
The more accomplished your writing, the cheaper the cost.
Prices in US$
Proofreading |
Copy Editing |
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$7.50 - $11.25/1000 words $45 min
The final step before a manuscript is sent to the printer. It is checked for typos, grammar, punctuation, tense issues, and consistency.
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$9.50 - $13.00/1000 words $45 min
Focusing on not only spelling, grammar, and punctuation, copy editing checks consistency of style, tempo and language. It checks for overused words, cliches, and crutch words. Includes headings, tables, illustrations, references, and bibliographies.
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Substantive (Content) Editing$11.75 - $15.00 /1000 words $45 min
Detailed editing ensures that language including dialogue is consistent. It addresses awkward sentences, passive voice and showing not telling. It looks at pace, story clarity, structure, and cohesion. Suggestions are made on where to improve the writing.
A free 45-minute discussion is included. For ongoing discussions, mentoring rates apply. Cover Letter$250 in conjunction with a ms appraisal or content edit
Includes elevator pitch and log line Elevator Pitch$80 Approximately 10 sentences to pitch the novel
In conjunction with a ms appraisal or content edit |
Manuscript AssessmentShort Story up to 7,500 included with
Substantive Edit Children's picture book $115
$7.50/1000 words up to 100,000 over 100,000 w $750 plus $4.50/1000 words Max $1250 I appraise chapters or the entire manuscript providing comments on story structure and plot, language including dialogue and internal thoughts, character development, critical points, beginning and ending, point of view, pace, rhythm and length, strengths and areas for improvement, readability, use of research, cohesion, clarity, and completeness.
A free 45-minute discussion is included. For ongoing discussions, mentoring rates apply. Log Line$45 Two sentences which encapsulate the novel
In conjunction with a ms appraisal or content edit |
Mentoring |
Surcharges for rush jobs |
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$40 / hr $120 minimum
Mentoring enables ongoing discussion on the development of the work. Establishing a dialogue and exploring avenues, a process that cannot be achieved through a one off manuscript assessment.
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Less than three weeks $30
Less than two weeks $50 Less than one week $75 |
Quotes |
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The quote is valid for 30 days.
It will specify the timeframe for completion of the work. |
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