Manuscript Critique
Rate is .015 per word for 30,000 words and up.
A manuscript critique is an excellent choice for authors who want a professional’s overview about what’s working in a story and what’s not. My critiques are more advanced than a beta read but not as comprehensive as a full developmental edit.
After a manuscript evaluation, I will craft a 3- to 6-page critique report that focuses on pacing, plot, character development, credibility, point of view, showing vs. telling, setting, dialogue, and interior monologue. The report points out strengths and weaknesses in your manuscript with emphasis on areas that need improvement to advance your manuscript to the editing stage.
The scope of this service does not include manuscript markups Any additional work after the critique report has been returned, including follow-up communication or coaching, can be billed separately at my hourly rate of $50.
For manuscripts with fewer than 30,000 words, please contact me directly to discuss rates.
Book Blurb, Book Synopsis, and Book Proposal Services
Rate is $50 an hour
A compelling book blurb is critical for attracting reader and literary agent attention. If you are seeking traditional publication, a persuasive book synopsis and book proposal will be key requirements for agents and publishers. That’s why it’s so important to hire a professional with a book marketing, copywriting, and editing background.
Editing and writing your book blurb, synopsis, or proposal requires much more than copyediting skill. I combine my many years of copywriting experience with my editing talent to enhance your existing book blurb, book synopsis, and book proposal or create new ones.
If I am writing from scratch and I have not previously worked on your book, a reading fee is required unless you can provide me with a synopsis of your story.
Writer Coaching and Creative Brainstorming
Rate is $50 an hour by phone, email, or FaceTime.
Need a writing coach who will guide you during the early stages of writing your book? Looking for creative brainstorming to help you tweak your plot or come up with a title for your book or series? Writer coaching and creative brainstorming can be booked in 1-hour increments.
A coaching package can be added on to other editing services if you’d like to run your revisions past me or bounce around ideas after you’ve incorporated my edits. Many newer authors find this helpful if they’ve opted to make bigger revisions after the edit.
