Affordable Novel Editing Services
Affordable Novel Editing Services
Good editing makes stories balanced, beautiful, and whole.
As a fellow writer and member of our shared literary community, I strive to offer affordable novel editing services to fiction writers of all genres. My services range from proofreading and copyediting to in-depth editorial development services, including manuscript evaluations and line editing. I also offer detailed short story critiques for writers pursuing publishing credits. My rates range from one to five cents per word, depending on the level of service, and are some of the lowest deemed appropriate by the Editorial Freelancer Association.
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Proofreading
$0.01 Per Word
Whether you’re self-publishing or submitting pages to agents and publishers, a polished manuscript is a must. Ensure your work is free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors by investing in a thorough proofreading service from an experienced editor.
Copyediting
$0.02 Per Word
Copyediting goes beyond identifying and fixing surface-level errors in grammar, spelling, and style. As your copyeditor, I'll delve into your manuscript line by line to evaluate sentence structure, clarity, and flow. I also strive to provide accuracy with careful fact-checking.
Line Editing
$0.03 Per Word
Line editing is a developmental service that not only strives to enhance language and eliminate errors at the sentence level but also works to improve your narrative by addressing scene work and other chapter-level storytelling issues, ensuring both your prose and your narrative flow flawlessly.
Manuscript Review
$0.02 Per word
Finished your first draft? A manuscript review offers a detailed roadmap to guide you on your self-editing journey. I'll take a deep dive into your story, evaluating the strength of the narrative and detailing any structural weaknesses. Together, we'll create a personalized revision plan to help you perfect your final draft on your own.
Developmental Editing Package
$0.05 Per Word (-10% Package Discount)
Feeling a little intimidated by the editing process? You don’t have to go through it alone! My developmental editing package takes a comprehensive, top-down approach to editing your manuscript, combining an extensive developmental evaluation with a full chapter-by-chapter line edit to create the very best version of your work. As a dedicated member of "team final draft," I'll help you execute an actionable editing plan and bolster your efforts with regular check-ins. Together, we'll ensure your manuscript meets its full potential.
Short Story Critiques
$0.01 Per Word + $5 Base Per Piece
Struggling to find your short fiction a good literary home? While rejection is part of the process, a story that keeps bouncing back might benefit from review. A detailed critique by an experienced editor may be exactly what you need to knock that short story or flash fiction piece into publishable shape.