Partial Manuscripts

first chapter critique: $15

critique focused on developmental edits for your first chapter

• flat rate price for chapters up to 5k words (if longer, contact for final quote)
• main focus on developmental critique with moderate line edits included

first act critique: $2 per 1000 words

what is the first act? in the 3-act story structure for novels, act 1 is typically considered the first 25% of your novel (60k word novels = first 15k words, 70k word novels = 17.5k words, etc.)

• main focus on developmental edits (concentrating on plot, pacing, and character goals/motivation)
• moderate line edits included
• recommended for writers that struggle with writing beginnings

Full Manuscripts

manuscript critique: $3 per 1000 words

an editorial assessment in between a beta read + a full developmental edit

  • recommended for earlier drafts in need of developmental critique; includes moderate line edits

  • editor's letter included

copy edit: $3 per 1000 words

a copy edit on your manuscript is a useful service to polish your manuscript before self-publishing or querying!

  • recommended for later drafts that have already received developmental edits

  • line edits include focus on grammar, improve prose flow, decrease word count, and proofreading

overwriter's package: $2.75 per 1000 words (BEST VALUE)

great for overwriters struggling with high word count! work with an editor to condense your manuscript and get closer to industry standard word counts

  • for manuscripts over 91k words (100k words for fantasy)

  • heavy focus on both line and developmental edits

novella: $2.5 per 1000 words

a manuscript critique or copy edit for books under 50k words

all price ranges are estimates, please contact for final quote.

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Turnaround

Turnaround is dependent on factors including editor's workload, types of edits, amount of work, and word count. please inquire for final deadlines; general estimates are below:

first chapters: 2-3 business days
first acts: 7-10 business days
full manuscripts: 3-4 weeks