Services and Fees

As a full-service book editor, I offer writing, editing and coaching services to get your manuscript (ms.) in shape for publication.  There are many ways I can help you, depending on your needs and the stage of development of your book.  Below are the details for the services I offer, including my fees:

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

Before I edit your ms., I do a Manuscript Evaluation of the content and writing style to give you valuable feedback and direction.  An Evaluation also tells me what will be needed in terms of editing your ms. for a final draft.

Fee: $175 and up, depending on length of the ms.

EDITING SERVICES

I offer a range of editing services, depending on the needs I identify in your Manuscript Evaluation. Fees are based on my “per word rate,” as shown below. Range of per word rate depends on level of work necessary as determined by a Manuscript Evaluation.

Line Edit (grammar, punctuation, formatting, sentence structure, word choice, etc.).  Per word rate:  $.015-.024

Developmental Edit (organization, tone and voice, transitions, revisions and additional writing, including line edit above). Per word rate: $.034—.084/word.

Proofreading (typos, spelling, formatting, etc.). Per word rate: $.009

Estimated Fees: For a 250 page, double-spaced ms. (62,500 words):
Line Edit: $938-$1,500, average: $1,200.
Developmental Edit: $2,125—$5,250, average $3,688
Proofread: $563

COACHING

A coaching program is ideal for would-be authors who have a book inside them (or sketched out, even half-written!), but for one reason or another, haven’t produced a final manuscript for publication.

Through weekly one-on-one support sessions, I coach you to generate text, organize content, and develop voice and tone, so you can write your own book.

Times and dates are by arrangement, but typically we meet for one hour each week on the phone for ongoing direction and feedback. I set up a structure for accountability with weekly assignments, including me reading your text and giving you feedback and direction on the text you send me. My editorial services on a final ms. are available at additional cost.

Fee: $300/month for 4 weekly sessions. Three and six month packages are available at reduced rate when paid in advance.

MARKETING MATERIALS

A Book Proposal is needed to sell your ms. to a commercial publisher.  You will also need a Query Letter to introduce and interest agents and/or publishers in your book.  I can write these materials for you, or edit drafts you write yourself.

Fees:

Book Proposal: $750-$3,000, depending on how well-developed your book is at time of proposal. Or I can edit yours at per word rate quoted for editing services above.

Query Letter: $150

See Marketing Support for more details.