Developmental Editing
Shape Your Story for Maximum Impact
Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your manuscript, guiding you in shaping your story, structure, and character development to create a compelling and cohesive book. As a developmental editor, I delve into the heart of your story, helping you enhance plot, pacing, themes, and character arcs, ensuring each element works harmoniously to engage your readers. Developmental editing can help you clarify your vision, strengthen your narrative, and elevate your book to its full potential.
Who it’s for: Authors in the early stages of their draft or those who feel their story needs deeper guidance.
What’s included:
- A comprehensive manuscript critique
- Suggestions for restructuring chapters or sections
- Identification of inconsistencies or underdeveloped elements
- Chapter-by-chapter feedback on plot and character arcs
- Detailed editorial letter (sometimes 3–10+ pages)
- FREE back cover blurb editing
- FREE Zoom meeting to ask questions and discuss the critique
With developmental editing, you gain in-depth insights and actionable guidance to bring your book to life in a way that captivates readers from the first page to the last. Let’s work together to shape your story into its best form.
$0.027/word
Line Editing
Elevate the Style, Flow, and Impact of Your Writing
Line editing focuses on enhancing the clarity, flow, and style of your writing. As a line editor, I work through your manuscript line by line, refining sentence structure, adjusting word choice, and improving phrasing to make your writing more engaging and impactful. This service is perfect for authors who want to strengthen their voice, tighten their prose, and ensure their work reads smoothly from start to finish. My line editing services will help your writing shine without losing your unique style.
Who it’s for: Authors with a completed manuscript that needs polishing to ensure clarity and readability.
What’s included:
- Improving sentence flow and readability
- Suggestions for rephrasing awkward or redundant sentences
- Consistency in tone and voice across the manuscript
- Suggestions for word choice and sentence-level issues
- FREE back cover blurb editing
- FREE Zoom meeting to discuss the edits and ask questions
With line editing, I focus on the artistry of your writing, helping you craft a book that captivates readers and keeps them engaged on every page.
$0.025/word
Copy Editing
Polish Your Writing to Perfection
Copy editing is all about refining your work to make sure it’s clear, professional, and impactful. I focus on correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, while also enhancing readability and flow.
By catching any inconsistencies or awkward phrasing, I help your writing maintain a polished, professional tone that resonates with readers. A thorough copy edit ensures your message comes through clearly—free from distractions or errors.
Who it’s for: Authors whose manuscript is structurally sound but needs a final polish before publication or submission.
What’s included:
- Grammar and punctuation corrections
- Ensuring proper word usage, sentence clarity, and conciseness
- Verifying consistency in formatting (e.g., headings, chapter titles)
- Fact-checking and adherence to style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, APA, etc.)
- Tracking stylistic preferences for characters, spellings, and terms
- FREE back cover blurb editing
With my copy editing services, you can be confident your writing will leave a strong impression on your audience.
$0.022/word
Proofreading
The Final Step to Flawless Writing
Proofreading is the essential last step before publication, ensuring your work is completely free of errors. As a proofreader, I meticulously check your text for grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos, and minor formatting inconsistencies, giving your work the polish it needs to be publication-ready.
Who it’s for: Authors with a near-final manuscript ready for publication or printing.
What’s included:
- Catching spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation errors and other typos
- Ensuring uniform formatting for headings, margins, and spacing
- Cross-checking page numbers, chapter titles, and front/back matter
- FREE back cover blurb editing
With my proofreading expertise, you can confidently publish your work knowing every detail has been perfected.
$0.012/word
Self-Publishing Package
The All-In-One All-Star
My most popular service! Take your book from draft to polished masterpiece with my all-in-one package. This comprehensive service is designed to help self-published authors create a professional, reader-ready book that stands out in the marketplace. Professional formatting is optional at a discounted rate.
Who it’s for: Authors who intend to self-publish and want a bit of each type of editing and professional formatting without the high price tag of five different services.
What’s included:
1. Round 1: Developmental and Line Editing
- In-depth feedback on story structure, pacing, and character development
- Refinement of sentence flow, clarity, and tone to enhance readability
- Personalized suggestions to ensure your book resonates with your target audience
- FREE Zoom meeting to discuss the edits and ask questions
2. Round 2: Copy Editing and Proofreading
- A meticulous review of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Final tweaks for consistency, style, and accuracy
- Ensuring your manuscript meets professional publishing standards
- FREE back cover blurb editing
3. Book Formatting (optional)
- Formatting for both print and eBook
- Customized design for chapter headings, margins, and typography
Let’s transform your manuscript into a book you’ll be proud to share with the world.
$0.03/word (optional formatting + $100)
Ghostwriting & Rewriting
Your Story, My Words
Have a great idea for a book but need help putting it into words? Or maybe you have a manuscript that needs a complete overhaul to reach its full potential. My ghostwriting and rewriting services are designed to bring your vision to life, whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing draft.
Who it’s for: Authors who have a story to tell but don't have the time to write it or don't feel like they have the writing skills to do it justice.
What’s included:
Ghostwriting Services
1. From Concept to Completion
- Collaborate with me to develop your ideas into a fully written manuscript, starting with a detailed outlined
- Tailored writing style to match your voice and intended audience
- Ongoing communication and progress updates to ensure your vision is accurately captured
2. Comprehensive Research
- In-depth research to add credibility and depth to your story or topic
- Fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authenticity
3. Final Deliverables
- A professionally written manuscript that’s ready for publication
- FREE back cover blurb
- FREE Zoom meetings to discuss the project and my progress
- FREE book formatting for self-publishing
Rewriting Services
1. Transform Your Draft
- Revitalize your existing manuscript with fresh language, improved structure, and polished prose
- Focus on enhancing clarity, flow, and engagement while preserving your unique voice
2. Deep Structural Edits
- Address plot, pacing, and character development (for fiction)
- Refine thesis statement, arguments, organization, and tone (for nonfiction)
3. Final Deliverables
- A professionally written manuscript that’s ready for publication
- FREE back cover blurb
- FREE Zoom meetings to discuss the project and my progress
- FREE book formatting for self-publishing
Professional, tailored support to bring your ideas to life.
Ghostwriting $0.08/word
Rewriting $0.06/word
Manuscript Evaluation
Elevate your Manuscript with Expert Evaluation
By identifying what's working well and where improvements can be made, I help you refine your book's structure and emotional impact. A manuscript evaluation ensures your book is engaging, cohesive, and ready to move to the next stage of editing or submission.
Who it’s for: Authors seeking professional feedback on their manuscript's strengths and weaknesses at a fraction of the cost of developmental editing.
What’s included:
- A detailed editorial letter (3-10 pages)
- Analysis of strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Guidance for revisions
Let’s work together to take your manuscript to the next level!
$0.008/word
Book Formatting
For Books That Look as Good as They Read
Your story is written, your edits are complete—now it’s time put it all together and get your book in your hand. Proper formatting is the key to creating a professional, polished book that meets industry standards and delights your readers. I’ll ensure your manuscript is perfectly formatted and ready to upload.
Who it’s for: Authors who don't have the time or technical ability to learn the technical ins and outs of book formatting.
What’s included:
1. Print Formatting
- Clean, professional interior design tailored to your genre
- Customized layout for chapter headings, page numbers, margins, and fonts
- Attention to details like widows, orphans, and consistent paragraph spacing
2. eBook Formatting
- Conversion to industry-standard ePub and/or Mobi files, optimized for platforms like Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and more
- Interactive features such as clickable table of contents and links (where applicable)
- Compatibility across devices, including Kindle, tablets, and smartphones
Let’s make your book shine inside and out!
$32/hour
(Most books take 5 hours to format unless there are extensive graphs or images included.)