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EDITORIAL SERVICES 
BOOK COACHING
Book coaching is a great way to perk up a stalled project or set you up for success on a new one. I recommend two one-hour Zoom calls a month. During the calls we’ll talk through specific plot or structure issues you’re having, discuss any writing you’ve sent me, brainstorm ideas … anything that's helpful and will keep you on track. I can also give you homework assignments between sessions. For coaching I charge per hour based on the Zoom calls (outside reading time and answering emails is not included in the fee). A 10-hour package is $1500 and that usually lasts about three months.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

This type of edit is best for complete, book-length manuscripts. I'll read your manuscript twice: first to get a sense of the story, plot, and structure, and then again for character development, continuity, dialogue, pacing, transitions, and voice. I’ll tell you what is working as well as what isn’t, and will give you concrete revision strategies. You'll get comments within your manuscript and a 6-10 page editorial letter outlining my thoughts and suggestions. Then we'll meet over Zoom or by phone to discuss any lingering questions and next steps.  Rates for this are based on the Editorial Freelance Association's fee structure and begin at $10/page, based on 250 words per page. 

COPY EDITING

Copy editing addresses grammar, punctuation, spelling, continuity, and consistency (in terms of tone, style, and formatting). I always preserve the author's voice while enhancing readability and clarity. Recent projects include a soon-to-be released novel with a major publisher, and a series of articles for a health website that were migrating from print to online and switching from the Chicago Manual of Style to AP. Call me a geek, but I find copy editing endlessly fascinating! Rates again are based on the EFA's structure and begin at $7/page based on 250 words per page. 

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