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Ace of Swords
Your first chapter is often your one and only chance to hook a reader. With this critique, the editor will deliver a comprehensive 2-page review of your writing style, characters, setting, and plot setup. Editor also completes style editing and proofreading on the chapter. Timeline: 1-2 days $200 flat fee |
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Two of Cups
Very high-level reading of the story. Editor looks for serious plot holes, pacing problems, issues with characters, or anything plot/character-wise that a casual reader might notice. Editor delivers a detailed 1 page report listing what was noticed and some recommendations for the writer. Timeline: 1 week 30,000 - 60,000 words: $350 61,000 - 80,000 words: $450 81,000 - 100,000 words: $550 Over 100,000 words: Contact me for pricing |
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Three of Wands
Not sure your book is ready for a complete run-through? Still want a professional's advice without breaking the bank? This gives you a detailed 5-10 page report noting your strengths and weaknesses. It looks at everything from writing style to character arcs. No edits are done in the draft, but the editor makes detailed recommendations for improvement. Timeline: 1-2 weeks Fiction $0.01/word Non-fiction $0.01/word Technical $0.02/word |
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The Major Arcana
Includes all of the editing services listed below in the order they're listed. Timeline: 5-12 weeks (typically 6-8 weeks) Fiction $0.10/word Non-fiction $0.14/word Technical $0.19/word |
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The Tower
Big picture issues, usually involving the structure or narrative. Often focuses on character arcs and the overall story. No edits are done in the draft; editor writes comprehensive comments in the margins and a style sheet detailing what works and what could be improved. Timeline: 1-2 weeks Fiction $0.03/word Non-fiction $0.04/word Technical $0.05/word |
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The Chariot
Going line by line through the text looking for ways to rewrite sentences or paragraphs. Checks for redundancy, consistent tenses, and better ways to say things. Editor delivers a marked up draft of the manuscript with comments as well as a style sheet. Timeline: 1-3 weeks Fiction $0.03/word Non-fiction $0.04/word Technical $0.05/word |
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The Magician
Taking the finalized text and correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation. In this step, the editor creates a style sheet to ensure consistency with various grammar conventions and author choices, especially with character and location descriptions. Timeline: 1-3 weeks Fiction $0.03/word Non-fiction $0.04/word Technical $0.05/word |
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The Star
The final step before publication. One last read of your work to look for any errors (generally words that are spelled correctly but aren't what the author meant) or missing articles. Timeline: 1-2 weeks Fiction $0.012/word Non-fiction $0.02/word Technical $0.03/word |
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Book Coaching
Need a little more help? Book coaching takes you through the entire writing process from start to finish. We'll cover everything from brainstorming to character creation, outline creation to fleshing out your concept. By the end, you'll have a work that you can really be proud of! $75/per hour Contact me for more details |
