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Freelance editing for publishers and indie authors
My books are open for editing and proofreading projects beginning in August 2026. I provide the following editorial services to authors and publishers.
Click here to book a free thirty-minute consultation to discuss your project needs or fill out the form below to book my editorial services.
RATES AT A GLANCE
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
$0.01/word
Not sure if your manuscript is ready for the next step? This is where you start.
A manuscript evaluation is a high-level assessment of your novel's strengths and weaknesses. I read your full manuscript and deliver a detailed editorial letter covering:
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Structure. Does your plot hold together? Are the pacing and tension working?
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Story. Is the premise compelling? Does the story deliver on its promise?
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Character. Are your characters fully realized? Do they drive the plot or just react to it?
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Stakes. What does your protagonist stand to lose? Is the reader invested in the outcome?
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Prose quality. Is the writing clear and effective? Are there recurring issues to address?
You receive: A comprehensive editorial letter (typically 5-10 pages) with specific recommendations for revision. No redlined files. This is a diagnostic tool, not a line-level edit.
Best for: Writers who have completed a draft and know something is off, but aren't sure what. Writers who want to know if their manuscript is ready for developmental editing, or if it needs more work first.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
$0.04/word
Your manuscript, reimagined.
Developmental editing is the big-picture revision. I read your manuscript, identify structural issues, and work with you to address them. This isn't just a critique — it's a partnership to make your novel the best it can be.
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Redlined manuscript. I make inline comments and suggestions directly in your manuscript file, showing you exactly where and how to revise.
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Editorial letter. A comprehensive letter (typically 10-20 pages) detailing the changes I recommend, organized by category: structure, plot, character, stakes, pacing, and prose.
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A revision roadmap. A clear, actionable plan for your next draft.
I'll help you with:
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Strengthening plot and pacing
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Deepening character arcs and motivation
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Tightening structure and eliminating flab
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Clarifying stakes and raising tension
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Identifying and fixing inconsistencies
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Preserving your voice while improving your craft
Best for: Writers who have a solid draft and are ready to take it to the next level. Writers who know the book has problems and want a professional partner to help them solve them.
COPYEDITING
$0.03/word
Polished. Precise. Professional.
Copyediting is the final polish. I review your manuscript line by line, correcting grammar, mechanics, style, and consistency. This is the edit that makes your book read like a professionally published novel.
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Redlined manuscript. I mark every correction and suggestion directly in your manuscript file.
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Style sheet. A reference document tracking all your editorial decisions — character names, place names, spelling preferences, and style choices — to ensure consistency throughout the manuscript and across the series.
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Editorial letter. A brief letter summarizing the work done and any remaining issues to address.
I'll fix:
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Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
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Awkward phrasing and unclear sentences
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Inconsistent character and place names
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Formatting and style inconsistencies
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Repeated words and filter words
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Dialogue punctuation and mechanics
Best for: Writers who have completed structural and line edits and are ready for the final polish before publication, querying, or beta reading.
PROOFREADING
$0.02/word
The last read.
Proofreading is the final pass before publication. I read your formatted manuscript (galleys, page proofs, or final PDF) and catch any remaining errors — typos, formatting glitches, and inconsistencies that slipped through earlier rounds.
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Marked proof. I return your file with corrections noted, either in redline or on a separate list.
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A clean pass. I read for accuracy, ensuring no new errors were introduced during formatting.
I'll catch:
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Typos and misspellings
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Incorrect or inconsistent formatting
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Missing or duplicated text
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Page numbering and layout issues
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Hyphenation, spacing, and punctuation errors
Best for: Writers who have completed all other edits and are preparing for publication. This is the final safety net.
TYPESETTING
$5/page (1 page = 250 words)
A book that looks like a book.
Typesetting is the art of preparing your manuscript for print and ebook publication. I take your final manuscript and transform it into a professionally formatted, ready-to-publish file.
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Print-ready PDF. A fully formatted interior for paperback or hardcover publication, with proper margins, page breaks, chapter openings, running heads, and page numbers.
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EPUB file. A clean, fully functional ebook file for Kindle and other e-readers, with working table of contents and proper formatting.
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One round of revisions. I'll make corrections based on your feedback.
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Additional rounds of corrections at $1.00 per affected page.
What I'll do:
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Set margins, fonts, and spacing for a professional reading experience
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Format chapter openings, scene breaks, and front and back matter
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Generate a table of contents
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Optimize for both print and digital platforms
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Make sure the interior matches your cover dimensions and style
Best for: Self-publishing authors who want a professional-looking book without the steep learning curve of typesetting software.