Developmental and Line Editing

Behind every great writer is a great editor.

I provide editorial services for both fiction and nonfiction writers who have finished a manuscript and are looking for a professional eye to refine and polish their manuscript for publication.

Basically, I make sure your book is well-organized, makes sense, tells a compelling story, and your message is clear.

Scroll down for my offerings. If you’re not sure which edit you need, you most likely need a developmental edit.

If you want to discuss options and ask questions about the editorial process, send me a message. Just click or tap the button below.

Editorial Offerings

Pricing is subject to change depending on the project or needs of the client. Word count totals are rounded to the nearest thousand. I also offer flexible payment plans.

Not sure which stage of editing is right for you? Read this post to learn more.

$ 12 Per 1000 words

Best value for authors on a budget
1 read-through
5-10 page editorial letter of constructive feedback
Limited in-line commentary
1-hour Zoom call. Recorded and available for 30 days.

$ 29 Per 1000 words

Most essential edit for independent or querying authors
2 read-throughs
5-10+ page editorial letter of constructive feedback
Comprehensive in-line commentary with suggestions
Chapter-by-chapter outline with organizational notes
1-hour Zoom call. Recorded and available for 30 days.

$ 22 Per 1000 words

Make your writing sing!
2 read-throughs
Line-by line edits in Track Changes
Comprehensive in-line commentary with suggestions
Deep dive into language, syntax, phrasing, tone, and POV
1-hour Zoom call. Recorded and available for 30 days.

$ 44 Per 1000 words

Best value for investment
2 full editorial passes; one for developmental edits, one for line edits
5-10 page editorial letter of constructive feedback
Line-by line edits in Track Changes
Comprehensive in-line commentary with suggestions
Deep dive into language, syntax, phrasing, tone, and POV
TWO 1-hour Zoom calls: one for developmental edits, one for line edits. Recorded and available for 30 days.

About My Pricing

If you’re shopping for an editor, you may have noticed some editors charging per word rather than per 1000 words.

I display my pricing per 1000 words so you can more easily calculate the rate, but the overall pricing remains in line with industry standards. For example, a developmental edit on a 95,350 word novel (rounded to the nearest 1000) would be 95 x $29, for a total of $2755. A per word rate for that same novel would be $0.029, or 2.9¢ a word.

You may have also noticed a wide range of prices or have been tempted by editors offering “too good to be true” pricing, sometimes at as low as $2 or $3 per 1000 words, or $350 per edit. As the saying goes: caveat emptor. Buyer beware.

I base my pricing on a combination of factors, including:

Average rates posted by the Editorial Freelancers Association
My editorial experience and training
Estimated hourly rate for the project
Living wages in my region

Even if you do not choose to hire me (and I hope you do), I caution against hiring an editor charging rates far below EFA rates. They are very unlikely to put in the time, care, and attention both you and your manuscript deserve. They may also be “outsourcing” their work to generative-AI tools, which are notoriously prone to errors.

If you’re concerned about your budget, I get it! I am always open to working with you on pricing plans, or making small adjustments to match your budget.

Remember—your book is your creative child, and you want to make sure that it’s the best it can be.

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