All prices are based on the recommendation of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA).
To secure a spot in my schedule, all edits will require a signed contract and a deposit.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT
An in-depth content analysis of plot, character arcs, worldbuilding, pacing, voice, and other story craft elements.
MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE
A short overview analysis to evaluate the novel’s story elements. This edit is not as intensive as a developmental edit.
CHAPTER CRITIQUE
A short overview analysis to evaluate one or multiple chapters’ story craft elements. This is not a full story edit.
COPY EDIT
A standard edit for grammar, word usage, readability, mechanics, and structure based on the rules of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition.
Which Level of Editing Do You Need?
The level of editing you need is based on where you’re at in your manuscript’s writing process.
Here’s your 5-step process to publishing your book:
1. ROUGH DRAFT
Whether you’re on draft three or three hundred, writing your rough drafts is some of the most rewarding work you’ll do. This is where you’ll really get to discover the depth of your story!
2. DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT OR MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE
Once your fingers are sore and you can’t possibly think of another word to write, you’ll find your perfect editor and send off your pages. You’ll want to start with a developmental edit (or manuscript critique) because it’s content based—meaning your story might evolve into more than you could have ever imagined! Don’t jump into a copy edit just yet; you’ll only make more work for yourself and your editor.
3. COPY EDIT
Now that your story content is perfected, you’ll send back your manuscript for a grammatical and mechanical cleanup with a copy edit. This will ensure your book is nice and easy to read. Most editors will spend at least 2 rounds on copy edits so that there are no loose mistakes.
4. PROOF READING AND FORMATTING
This is the final stage of editorial work before your book is published. A proofreader will adjust your manuscript so that the format and page layout are set for your book’s physical copy and e-book (we do not do this service at F&F).
5. PUBLISHING
It’s time to pop the champagne—you’re officially an author of a book! Whether you’re sending your manuscript off to a publisher or you’re self-publishing, all of your hard work is about to pay off. Your story is finally out there changing the world!
For more details, check out this in-depth guide on the steps to publishing your book.
