GENERAL NOTES

I’ll read each manuscript twice (unless specified otherwise). Manuscripts should be sent as Word documents so that Track Changes can be used.

During our initial consultation, I will ask the author to submit a sample of the project (usually about five pages), which I will review and return within 24 hours unless stated otherwise. This allows the author an opportunity to make sure my services are in line with what they are looking for. Once the author approves the sample, we will finalize the rest of the project’s details, which includes the signing of an editorial contract.

In order to reserve a date, a deposit will be collected. The deposit will go toward the author’s scheduled service. It is nonrefundable unless the author cancels 60 or more days in advance of his or her scheduled appointment.

The deposit for Line Editing and Proofreading is $300–500. The rate is based on our relationship history and the project’s word count. This amount will be determined during the initial consultation.

Manuscripts with word counts of 50,000 words or fewer will be reviewed and returned in one to two weeks (for line editing or proofreading only). Manuscripts exceeding 50,000 words will be reviewed and returned in two or more weeks (depending on length). Urgent requests may be accommodated. 

LINE EDITING with COPY EDITING

Line-editing with copy-editing services consist of analyzing content and structure. This includes checking for plot holes, inconsistent character development, questionable timelines, duplicated text and situations, tense shifts, unbalanced pacing, as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes.

$.012 per word**

Minimum $100 line-editing fee

**Manuscripts with excessive errors (beyond 1K errors per 50K words) will be charged $100 for each additional 1K errors

PROOFREADING

Proofreading services consist of analyzing structure only, focusing on grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. By this point, the book has already been edited and requires minimal changes.

$.009 per word**

Minimum $100 proofreading fee

**Manuscripts with excessive errors (beyond 500 errors per 50K words) will be charged $50 for each additional 500 errors

FINAL CHECK

This is a service I highly recommend for authors I’m currently working with. It consists of one final read-through before the book is published.

$.005 per word

PAYMENT

Payments are made using PayPal invoicing. Regardless of the size of the project, 100% of the fee is due before I begin working on it. Details of payment and invoice will be discussed during the initial consultation.

TRADING SERVICES

I no longer provide services in exchange for other products or services.