A la Carte Services:
Sample Edit –
I will take a look at your manuscript and edit 1,000 words. We can see if we are a good fit, and I can assess where in the writing/editing process you are (i.e., what service you need).
I will take a look at your manuscript and edit 1,000 words. We can see if we are a good fit, and I can assess where in the writing/editing process you are (i.e., what service you need).
Basic Beta Read –
Reader feedback/commentary and occasional inline editing suggestions
Reader feedback/commentary and occasional inline editing suggestions
Alpha Assessment –
- Overview assessment, generalized commentary in document to point out critical issues
- Brief summarizing report with recommendations for next steps
- Note - If you subsequently hire me for an editing service package, I'll apply this fee toward that service (within six months).
Beta Plus –
- Reader feedback
- Light developmental commentary
- Recommendations for specific issues with explanations in margins
- Summarizing report
- Follow-up consultation
Content Edit –
- Reader commentary
- Line and copy edit suggestions both inline and in the margins
- Plus: option of getting more eyes on your story from my BFF Beta Brigade
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Plus: follow-up consultation/single-pass spot check
Copy Cleanup –
- Inline edits (no explanations or commentary)
- Single-pass spot check
- Plus: simple style sheet
Final Polish & Reader Commentary –
- Inline corrections
- Plus: reader feedback in comments
- (Note - if I have edited your book, I subcontract this service, but I review)
Packaged Services:
Substantive Package –
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Plus: option to take advantage of my BFF Beta Brigade
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Line edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation
Cleanup Package –
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/single-pass spot check
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Final Polish (subcontracted for fresh eyes with my review)
Full Edit Package –
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Plus: option to take advantage of my BFF Beta Brigade
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/single-pass spot check
- Plus: simple style sheet
Complete Package –
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Plus: option to take advantage of my BFF Beta Brigade
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/single-pass spot check
- Final Polish (subcontracted for fresh eyes with my review)
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Plus: book blurb edit
No Fuss Package –
- First pass includes consultation to clarify plot details, intent, characterization, voice, etc.
- Second pass - line and copy edits inline without explanation unless requested
- Author presented with clean copy - no picky decision making, no hassle
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Plus: book blurb edit
Add-Ons:
BFF Beta Brigade - more eyes on your work before we begin editing (no extra charge but available only as a bonus with specified editing services)
Blurb Refurb - line and copy edit suggestions for your book blurb
$30.00/hour
Consultation - introductory conversation, feedback clarification, or extra follow-up beyond contracted service agreement
$20.00/hour
Hook Help - fresh eyes and ideas for your opening hook
$30.00/hour
Smart Style Sheet - fees based on length and level of detail
Spot Check - another round beyond our contracted service agreement
$30.00/hour
Blurb Refurb - line and copy edit suggestions for your book blurb
$30.00/hour
Consultation - introductory conversation, feedback clarification, or extra follow-up beyond contracted service agreement
$20.00/hour
Hook Help - fresh eyes and ideas for your opening hook
$30.00/hour
Smart Style Sheet - fees based on length and level of detail
Spot Check - another round beyond our contracted service agreement
$30.00/hour
General Notes:
MS Word and Track Changes used in all edits
Rates calculated in US Dollars. See Rate Calculation page for more information.
Series Security - Whatever rate I quote for a given editing service at the beginning of our series will continue for the duration of your series, or up to 4 years, whichever comes first.
Rates calculated in US Dollars. See Rate Calculation page for more information.
Series Security - Whatever rate I quote for a given editing service at the beginning of our series will continue for the duration of your series, or up to 4 years, whichever comes first.
“Kate's edits are thorough and improve the clarity, consistency, tone, and impact of every sentence. Every edit has taught me something new that has improved my writing going forward. It's clear she takes pride in her work. She is supportive and respects my voice as an author.”
-Author Renae Wright
