Looking for an editor?
Here's why you should hire me:
- BA in English/Creative Writing, MA in Public Administration, Doctorate in Education
- Quick turnaround times
- Services catered to exactly what you need
- Minimum commissions and strong attention to detail for high-quality work
- Decades of experience in writing, editing, and newsletter marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions I receive about my editing services. Still unsure about something? Send me a message—I’m happy to help!
What's the difference between Copy/Line & Developmental Edits?
The main difference between these packages is the level of story feedback included. Both packages include line editing, which means I will look closely at sentence flow, rhythm, clarity, word choice, paragraph structure, and readability, along with standard copyediting concerns like grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and syntax.
The Copy & Line Editing package focuses primarily on the manuscript at the sentence and paragraph level. The Copy, Line & Developmental Editing package goes deeper by also evaluating the larger story elements, including plot, pacing, structure, character development, emotional progression, continuity, and whether each scene is working effectively within the manuscript as a whole.
Are developmental edits done concurrently with copy/line edits, or in two separate passes?
My developmental, copy, and line edits are completed through a hybrid process. Rather than separating them into fully separate editing rounds, I address developmental concerns, line-level revisions, and copyediting issues as I move through the manuscript.
This allows me to provide detailed feedback on story-level elements such as plot, pacing, character development, continuity, and scene effectiveness while also improving sentence flow, clarity, rhythm, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
A fully separate developmental edit followed by a separate copy/line edit is always an option, but it is typically more expensive. My hybrid approach allows me to provide a thorough, engaged edit while keeping the overall cost more manageable for authors.
Are you rates negoitiable?
My rates are based on the manuscript’s word count, genre, level of refinement, editing needs, and the overall scope of the project. Because editing is highly time-intensive, I do not generally negotiate rates below the range listed in my pricing sheet.
That said, I understand that editing is an investment, and I’m happy to discuss options when possible. This may include payment plans, adjusted timelines, or a modified editing approach to better fit your budget while still respecting the time and depth of work required.
If you have budget concerns, please communicate them early in the inquiry process—ideally after reviewing my pricing sheet and before a full sample edit is completed—so we can determine whether the project is a good fit before either of us invests additional time.
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