My Services
Content Editing
Contents edits are great for the writer who has a good grasp of writing basics but still needs some input, whether it be in story structure, plot, fully developed characterization (growth and likability, etc.), pace, setting, or GMC (goal, motivation, conflict). I'll also address plot holes, backstory, suspension of disbelief and plot logic, tone, world-building, head-hopping, and richness of the romance and/or mystery (if applicable). As you can see, content edits typically deal with the larger picture of the story at the level of chapters, scenes, and paragraphs, though I will point out line editing issues as I see them. Given this edit is all about tweaking, moving, reworking and cutting paragraphs and scenes, line editing will be an afterthought and the suggestions may not be applicable once all the edits are applied due to extensive rewriting, etc.
To see if this is the right edit for you, please send your manuscript to [email protected]. I'll provide a free 4,000-word edit from a random place in your manuscript, most likely the middle. This is so I can gage the level of edits it would benefit from and also so you can see if my editing style is a good fit. If all is agreeable, I'll start edits by the time agreed upon. My process is to use Track Edits so that you can easily see every addition/deletion/suggestion I make. I will also use comment bubbles. I love to give examples and explain my thinking process about whatever I'm suggesting. At the point, if you don't plan on further edits (official line editing) with me, you either accept or reject the edits and delete the comment bubbles once you address them however you see fit.
One round of content edits are included in the price (line editing touched upon but not the focus on the edit).
0.0085 cent (USD) per word, which would be $8.50 USD for every 1,000 words
To see if this is the right edit for you, please send your manuscript to [email protected]. I'll provide a free 4,000-word edit from a random place in your manuscript, most likely the middle. This is so I can gage the level of edits it would benefit from and also so you can see if my editing style is a good fit. If all is agreeable, I'll start edits by the time agreed upon. My process is to use Track Edits so that you can easily see every addition/deletion/suggestion I make. I will also use comment bubbles. I love to give examples and explain my thinking process about whatever I'm suggesting. At the point, if you don't plan on further edits (official line editing) with me, you either accept or reject the edits and delete the comment bubbles once you address them however you see fit.
One round of content edits are included in the price (line editing touched upon but not the focus on the edit).
0.0085 cent (USD) per word, which would be $8.50 USD for every 1,000 words
Line Editing
This service is great for manuscripts that have already received peer critique or been edited professionally but still have a few issues that slipped through the cracks. I'll provide one round of content edits. In a line edit, I'll carefully read every word in the manuscript and point out grammar issues, missing words, continuity issues, word echos, awkward phrasing, overuse and/or misuse of words, "show vs. tell," not using the five senses to set the scene, lack of an end-of-scene hook, and discrepancies like hair color that change from one page to another. Basically, I'll look at anything on the sentence and paragraph level to polish that prose and improve flow. The bigger picture of the story (content editing) will not be covered in this type of edit.
To see if this is the right edit for you, please send your manuscript to [email protected]. I'll provide a free 4,000-word edit from a random place in your manuscript, most likely the middle. This is so I can gage the level of edits it would benefit from and also so you can see if my editing style is a good fit. If all is agreeable, I'll start edits by the time agreed upon. My process is to use Track Edits so that you can easily see every addition/deletion/suggestion I make. I will also use comment bubbles. I love to give examples and explain my thinking process about whatever I'm suggesting. From there, you either accept or reject the edits and delete the comment bubbles once you address them however you see fit.
One round of line edits are included in the price.
0.0080 cent (USD) per word, which would be $8.00 USD for every 1,000 words
To see if this is the right edit for you, please send your manuscript to [email protected]. I'll provide a free 4,000-word edit from a random place in your manuscript, most likely the middle. This is so I can gage the level of edits it would benefit from and also so you can see if my editing style is a good fit. If all is agreeable, I'll start edits by the time agreed upon. My process is to use Track Edits so that you can easily see every addition/deletion/suggestion I make. I will also use comment bubbles. I love to give examples and explain my thinking process about whatever I'm suggesting. From there, you either accept or reject the edits and delete the comment bubbles once you address them however you see fit.
One round of line edits are included in the price.
0.0080 cent (USD) per word, which would be $8.00 USD for every 1,000 words
Analysis
An analysis is a write-up that will touch upon story structure, plot, characterization, audience, author style, setting, pace, and GMC (goal, motivation, conflict) and any other areas that might grab me. I'll even take a broad look at grammer and all related mechanics if I see the need. Very little, if any, markups will occur on the actual manuscript. An analysis is great when you know your book isn't ready for a content or line edit.
0.0070 cent (USD) per word, which would be $7.00 USD for every 1,000 words
0.0070 cent (USD) per word, which would be $7.00 USD for every 1,000 words
First Chapter Edit
Want a stronger first chapter? If so, we offer first chapter edits, where we carefully read through your pages to make sure you've set up a good framework for your story. Tone, GMC, setting, pace, characterization, info dumps, a nod to line edits, plus more, are all things at which I'll take a look.
0.09 cent (USD) per word, which would be $9.00 for every 1,000 words
0.09 cent (USD) per word, which would be $9.00 for every 1,000 words
Payment
I accept payment (in USD) through Paypal. Unless negotiated, half of the editing price is due after I receive your manuscript and agree on the type of service needed. Once the edits are complete and the manuscript returned to you, the rest of the payment is due within three days of receipt.
Disclaimer: As much as I'd love to guarantee that any edit you receive from Write Story Editing will result in an offer of publication and/or representation, I cannot make such claims. Editing can be subjective, so my comments may differ from those of other editors. Though I'd like to say that I'll give a perfect edit that catches every mistake down to last misplaced comma, that might not always be the case. I'lll do my utmost best but can't be held liable for the occasional mistake (either by my own oversight or due to later error introduction from parties other than me). By agreeing to have me edit your manuscript, you accept these terms and conditions.