Noteworthy editing services

What Kind of Help Do You Need?

Editorial services for writers and publishers of fiction and nonfiction

      Complete Manuscript Editing

· Comprehensive line-by-line editing and recommending revisions.

· Smoothing, strengthening and tightening copy for more impact, greater reader appeal and increased marketability.

· Polishing narrative, dialogue, pacing and other elements.

· Detailed checking of spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity and other proofreading needs.

· Phone consultations to discuss and resolve questions or problem sections.

       Review, Critique

· Reading manuscript to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for potential improvement.

· Reviewing narrative and book structure for organization, flow, pacing, point of view, character development, and other areas.

· Providing a written critique with suggestions and recommendations.

 

 
Text Box: What Does It Cost? After I have a look at the manuscript or an excerpt, and we know what services you want, I am able to state the cost. I do not bill by the hour; once the fee is established with both parties’ agreement, it covers the project to completion. Reviews/critiques begin at $80 (up to 50 pages); full manuscript critiques begin at $180. Editing fees vary by length, complexity, writer’s experience/skill and deadline. Average range: $2.60 to $4 per page. Proofreading starts at $2.25/page. Synopsis/query letter: $175 to $250. Work and time needed depend on factors such as length, style, and how well the writer has already developed a good product. Writers may be at various stages, from novice to advanced, and want different levels of help. Please call or email for more answers and details. pen artwork

Professional editing services of several kinds are available for writers and publishers. They include:
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 Want a Preview?

 

You may send me an excerpt or chapter, and I will provide a free sample edit of up to five pages (double-spaced).

It is preferable to email the document, but if you want to send a printout via regular mail, please include return postage.  

With an emailed document, I make corrections and recommendations via a word-processing feature that shows changes in color, and email it back.  An example is shown just above. 

Click here to see a larger example of a sample edit page.

  Proofreading & Submissions

· If your work is in final draft form and you are ready to send it out, you may want a thorough, professional proofreading to catch those little “oops” and gremlins that can slip in no matter how many times you have read the material.

· Assistance with putting manuscript in correct format for submission to publishers/agents, or for other publishing alternatives.

· Writing or reviewing/enhancing your book synopsis and query letter.