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editing

developmental Edit

A strategic review of a work, digging into the structure, characters, arcs, and readability. More focus is on the story and plot than the craft of writing.

What I Do:

A full read-through and high-level analysis of:

  • Plot, Scenes, and Story Beat

  • Characters and Arcs

  • Settings and Descriptions

  • Narrative Voice and POV

  • Dialogue

  • Writing Craft Evaluation

What You Get:

  • Summary report with overall impressions of the work

  • Detailed report with analysis for each of the listed areas

Pricing - $0.01 (one cent) per word, minimum $50

  • 80,000 word novel = $800

  • 10,000 word novelette = $100

  • 4,000 word short story = $50

substantive edit

A deep dive into the submitted work to identify story problems, plot holes, character inconsistencies, setting discrepancies, choreography issues, point of view (POV) problems, and general writing issues including narrative balance, pacing, sentence variation, filler and filter words, passive voice, repetition, grammar, and punctuation.

What I Do:

A full read-through and in-depth analysis with examples of:

  • Plot progression by scene/chapter

  • Character consistency, relevance, and emotional journey

  • Pacing, Flow, and Story Logic

  • Stakes and Building Tension

  • Settings, Descriptions, and Choreography

  • Consistency of Voice and POV

  • Balance of Setting, Action, Dialogue, and Emotion

  • Readability and Writing Clarity

What You Get:

  • Summary report of findings and an overall evaluation of the work

  • Detailed report with analysis and examples for each of the listed areas

  • Marked-up version of the work, including line-edits and comments

Pricing - $0.02 (two cents) per word, minimum $100

  • 80,000 word novel = $1600

  • 10,000 word novelette = $200

  • 4,000 word short story = $100

beta reading

A start-to-finish read of the submission from the perspective of a general reader, providing first-impression analysis of the work as a whole.

What I Do:

A full read-through of the work with a focus on:

  • Plot Holes and Unanswered Questions

  • Logical Flow and Building Tension

  • Believability of Characters and Events

  • Balance of Story and Backstory

What You Get:

A summary report of:

  • Initial Impressions, touching on the areas listed

  • Areas of Excellence and Improvement

Pricing - $0.005 (one-half cent) per word, minimum $35

  • 80,000 word novel = $400

  • 10,000 word novelette = $50

  • 4,000 word short story = $35

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