Editing Services

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Sample Edit

Deciding on an editor is a big step. To ensure I’m the best match for your story, I offer a complimentary developmental sample edit of your opening pages (up to 1,500 words).

What You'll Receive:

  • In-Manuscript Comments: Page by page notes on your opening scenes to give you a feel for how I work.

  • A Brief Feedback Memo: A short summary highlighting my overall impressions of your hook and concept.

  • Suggestions on a Path Forward: Actionable advice on your next steps for the manuscript.

Rates: Free

Timeline: 5-7 days

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Developmental Edit

Ideal for authors seeking comprehensive feedback on the big-picture elements of their manuscript before line editing or copyediting. Developmental editing examines the foundation of your story, evaluating what’s working and what’s not to help you prepare for a confident revision.

Focus Areas:

  • Character Arcs & POV

  • Plot Structure & Pacing

  • World-Building & Immersion

  • Theme, Cohesion & Payoff

  • Scene Dynamics, Dialogue & Chemistry

What you'll receive:

  • Comprehensive Editorial Letter (10–20+ pages): A deep dive analysis of your story’s strengths and weaknesses with actionable steps for revision.

  • In-Manuscript Comments: Direct, page-by-page notes throughout your document showing my reactions and suggestions in real time.

  • Custom Book Map: A structural spreadsheet breaking down your manuscript scene by scene to help you stay organized during revisions.

  • 60-Minute Post-Edit Strategy Call: A collaborative session driven by you to brainstorm fixes, ask questions, and/or map out your next steps.

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

Introductory Availability: I'm currently accepting two developmental edits at an introductory rate of $0.025 per word.

Not sure we're the right fit? I offer a free sample edit of up to 1,500 words so you can experience my feedback before booking.

Please Note:

Developmental editing focuses on story level feedback and does not include line editing, copyediting, proofreading, or grammar correction.

I currently specialize in romance, romantasy, fantasy, and women's fiction. While I enjoy many genres as a reader, I am not currently accepting projects centered on extreme horror or any themes involving sexual assault or non-consensual content.

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Beta Read

Perfect for authors with a completed draft who want honest reader feedback before querying, self-publishing, or moving into the next stage of revision.

As a beta reader, I evaluate your manuscript through the eyes of your target audience, identifying what's working, where readers may disengage, and whether the emotional journey lands as intended.

You'll Receive

  • A 3-5 page reader report

  • In-manuscript comments

Focus Areas

  • Reader engagement

  • Character connection

  • Romantic tension and chemistry (if applicable)

  • Pacing and momentum

  • Emotional impact

  • Overall reading experience

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Rates: $0.004/word