Novel or short story editControversial take: I don't believe a professional edit measurably improves most manuscripts' chances of finding a publisher. You definitely need an editorial critique on any story you plan to submit, but that doesn't have to come from a professional. I have more information here and here about finding someone to give you a non-professional critique of your work.
If you do decide you'd like to go ahead with a professional edit, though, I'm happy to help. I have more than 20 years' industry experience, with 10 of those years spent helping emerging writers find success, and I'd be delighted to help you make your writing the best it can be. |
Up to 5000 words |
5001-10000 words |
10001-20000 words |
Over 20000 words |
Add report* |
Add 1:1 time^ |
£150 per unit |
£250 per unit |
£350 per unit |
£350+ per unit |
£80 per unit |
£50 per hour |
+ £10 per 1000 words |
£80/2hr | £100/3hr |
* All editing packages include a fully marked up MS with comments added in text as appropriate. This will usually include wide-scope suggestions such as character development, narrative coherence, presentation and so on. That's often as much as an author needs to give direction to their revisions, but if you feel that you'd benefit from a full report, laying out wide-scope editorial suggestions under specific headings with a holistic overview of the piece as a whole, I can supply this on request.
^ All editing packages include an optional 20-minute call to talk through anything that's not clear or that you'd like to brainstorm further. If you feel that you'd benefit from more time to chat, I'm happy to talk for longer! You don't need to book this at the time of purchase, though it's an optional extra at that stage - if you decide you'd like a bit more discussion time once you've received your report, you can drop me a line and I'm happy to charge it separately at that stage.
^ All editing packages include an optional 20-minute call to talk through anything that's not clear or that you'd like to brainstorm further. If you feel that you'd benefit from more time to chat, I'm happy to talk for longer! You don't need to book this at the time of purchase, though it's an optional extra at that stage - if you decide you'd like a bit more discussion time once you've received your report, you can drop me a line and I'm happy to charge it separately at that stage.