A full developmental edit of your first draft, with comprehensive feedback on what’s working and where your story could grow. I’ll look at your novel’s structure, plot and pacing, character development, dialogue, overall tone and style, and the themes running through your story and characters. All feedback is delivered via editorial letter, unless we agree on a different approach.

SERVICES INCLUDED + TIMELINES

1. Kick-off Meeting

2. Full Developmental Editorial Review of First Draft (4-6 weeks depending on schedule availability)

3. Feedback on First Draft Meeting (Phone/Zoom call to discuss all feedback within week of sending developmental edit letter)

4. Developmental Consultation (Throughout revision process. See details below)

Please note: This service doesn’t include line or copy editing.

Editorial Rate: $0.04/per word, with a $500 deposit due upon booking. Deposit will be credited towards final total.

A focused review of your manuscript—either before you submit/query or after you’ve received agent or publisher feedback. I’ll highlight opportunities for final polish and suggest ways to streamline and strengthen your story in response to any editorial notes you’ve received. Feedback is shared directly in the manuscript to keep things clear and actionable.

Turn Around Time: 4 weeks

Editorial Rate: Flat rate per word count of submitted manuscript:

• Up to 80k words = $750, flat fee

• 80–100k words = $900, flat fee

• 100k+ words = custom quote

**Please note, partially finished/incomplete manuscripts are not accepted for this service.

Ongoing consultative story support while you’re drafting your manuscript. This service is designed to provide real-time guidance on plot development, character arcs, pacing, structure, emotional beats, and genre execution as questions or challenges arise during the writing process.

Support is provided asynchronously via email/text and can include brainstorming, troubleshooting writing blocks, talking through scenes or character dynamics, and helping shape the story as it develops. Responses are typically provided within 1–2 business days during normal business hours. This is not a formal edit, but rather collaborative guidance intended to help keep your manuscript on track through completion of the first draft.

Turnaround Time: Ongoing through completion of first draft

Editorial Rate: $1,000, flat fee