Editing Services
Developmental Edit
This is a deep dive into the structure and content of a manuscript. Instead of focusing on grammar or typos (though these are often addressed as well), a developmental edit looks at the big-picture elements like plot, pacing, character development, dialogue, theme, and overall coherence. The goal is to strengthen the foundation of the story or message, ensuring everything flows well and resonates with readers. It’s often the first step in the editing process and can involve major revisions and/or restructuring.
NOTE: This is a single in-depth pass of the manuscript.
With this service you will receive:
A Manuscript Evaluation : Full read-through of the manuscript to assess structure, flow, content, etc.
In-Text Comments: Marginal notes throughout the manuscript regarding strengths and weaknesses, potential changes, clarity, etc.
Editorial Letter: detailed summary of strengths, weaknesses and suggestions for improvement.
This service is charged on a per word basis at the rate of $0.037
Full Service
This comprehensive package is designed for authors who want a thorough, start-to-finish edit that ensures their manuscript is structurally sound, stylistically polished, and publication-ready.
NOTE: This service includes four full thorough passes through manuscript and requires three rounds of revisions from the author.
With this service you will receive:
Developmental Edits (Two rounds): includes the same items mentioned above under “Developmental Edit”
Line Edit: This edit focuses on sentence-level style to enhance flow, tone, clarity, and consistency without changing your voice. We’ll smooth awkward phrasing and tighten your prose for maximum impact.
Proofreading: The final polish, meant to catch any lingering typos, punctuation errors, or formatting issues to prepare your manuscript for submission or publication.
**IMPORTANT: This service requires up to three rounds of revisions by you between each editing stage.
This service is charged on a per word basis at the rate of $0.102