Services

Each editing service takes 3-6 weeks depending on the manuscript’s word count. For full packages, an editorial schedule and a payment plan will be implemented for both the editor and the author. A client is highly advised to follow these guidelines for a smooth editing process.

Between each editing stage, there will be a one or two-month break for authors to implement the edits before moving on to the next stage. As such, a full editing package could take up to 6-12 months depending on manuscript length. Clients are recommended, if possible, to avail bundles instead of individual services for discounts.

What I Accept

My forte has always been fantasy and science fiction, but I do accept most genre, both in fiction and non-fiction.

However, I do not accept manuscripts that promotes and glorifies the following:

  • Rape and sexual assault
  • Incest
  • Racism
  • Bigotry
  • Political agendas
  • Anti-religious sentiments (unless it’s done well)
Editing service price list

What you’ll get:

  • 3-page editorial letter and critique
  • Line/copy editing
  • Developmental editing
  • Proofreading
  • Formatting and Typesetting

First Chapter Assessment

Unsure of how your first chapter can hook readers? The First Chapter Assessment will help you pinpoint its strengths and weaknesses, combining all service packages. Maximum of 3,500 words. Flat rate of $15.

What you’ll get:

  • 10-20 pages editorial letter
  • Plot and theme analysis
  • Pacing, flow, and structure analysis
  • Character and dialogue analysis
  • Worldbuilding analysis (if required)
  • Writing style analysis (active vs passive voices, show don’t tell, descriptions, word choices)
  • Editing service suggestions

Manuscript Evaluation/Assessment

So you have finished writing your manuscript. Now what? If you are not sure which editing service you need, a manuscript evaluation/assessment can help you decide the next step for your book. Maximum of 100,000 words. $25/10,000 words.

What you’ll get:

  • 30-50 pages editorial letter
  • Plot and subplot analysis
  • Theme and worldbuilding analysis
  • Pacing and flow analysis
  • Character and dialogue analysis
  • Scene and chapter analysis
  • Analysis summary
  • Suggestions on areas to improve

Developmental Editing

Developmental editing helps you take your story to the next level. It will be dissected and examined in greater detail than manuscript evaluation and assessment, and you will receive feedback along with suggestions on how to improve problematic areas. Maximum of 100,000 words. $50/10,000 words.

What you’ll get:

  • Check for sentence and paragraph flow and structure/arrangement
  • Inspect word choices
  • Delete unnecessary words and content
  • Revise awkward and vague phrasing
  • Turn passive voices into active voices
  • Determine show don’t tell
  • Correct inaccurate dialogue and action tags
  • Check for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and tenses

Line/Copy Editing

Unlike developmental editing which focuses on story, line and copy editing scrutinizes a manuscript line by line, ensuring that each sentence and paragraph flows well, and that the prose is smooth and readable. Maximum of 100,000 words. $40/10,000 words.

What you’ll get:

  • Resolve errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and tenses
  • Correct style inconsistencies
  • Correct formatting

Proofreading

As one of the last stages in writing, proofreading checks for any errors and inconsistencies that may have slipped during the initial editing stages. Maximum of 100,000 words. $20/10,000 words.

What you’ll get:

  • Formatted table of contents and chapter titles
  • Genre-appropriate font choice and size
  • Proper indentation, margin, and pagination

Formatting and Typesetting

To prepare your manuscript for publication, it is important that the content is easy to read and eye-catching. Formatting and typesetting ensure that every page is perfect for digital and physical release. Maximum of 100,000 words. $25/10,000 words.

Developmental + line/copy editing = $75/10,000 words.

Full package (developmental, line/copy, proofreading, formatting and typesetting) = $100/10,000 words.

Editorial Schedule

Individual Services:

  • Developmental, Line/Copy Editing: 4-6 weeks
  • Proofreading: 3-4 weeks
  • Formatting and Typesetting, Manuscript Evaluation: 2-3 weeks
  • First Chapter Assessment: 3-4 days

Packages and Bundles:

Developmental + Line/Copy Editing:

  • Week 1 to 6: Developmental Editing
  • Week 7 to 14: Author reviews and implements edits
  • Week 15 to 20: Line/Copy Editing

Full Package (developmental editing, line/copy editing, proofreading, formatting and typesetting):

  • Week 1 to 6: Developmental Editing
  • Week 7 to 14: Author reviews and implements edits
  • Week 15 to 20: Line/Copy Editing
  • Week 21 to 28: Author reviews and implements edits
  • Week 29 to 33: Proofreading
  • Week 34 to 36: Author reviews and implements edits
  • Week 37 to 39: Formatting and Typesetting

Custom Package: To be discussed by both parties

Payment Plans

The payment plan differs between each editing service, bundle, and package. They are as follows:

  • Developmental/Line/Copy Editing: Payment divided in 2-3 batches or every 14 days
  • Proofreading: Payment divided in 2 batches or every 10 to 15 days
  • Formatting and Typesetting, Manuscript Evaluation: Payment divided in 2 batches or every 10 to 15 days
  • First Chapter Assessment: Payment upon completion and delivery of assessment
  • Developmental + Line/Copy Editing Package: Payment divided in 5 batches or every 4 weeks
  • Full Package: Payment divided in 13 batches or every 3 weeks
  • Custom Package: To be discussed by both parties

Payment Methods: Bank transfer through Wise or Paypal.