Services and Rates

What I Work On 

I specialize in novel editing, working on full manuscripts to get them ready for publication or the querying trenches. I work on all genres for line/copy editing or proofreading!

For developmental or beta reading edits, I work only in the following genres:

  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction

Please find a list of different services and packages below. Don’t see what you’re interested in? Or have more specific questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask, either via my contact page or my email (thoughtseditorial@gmail.com).


Proofreading

This is a basic, single read edit, where I’ll go line-by-line and search for any sneaky, lingering mistakes that might remain. This includes:

  • Typos
  • Grammar
  • Punctuation
  • Missing Words
  • Minor formatting issues

This is meant as a last line of defense, as you’ve already done the work to make your manuscript strong. Or, consider it a final pass before entering the trenches or self-publishing.

Rate: $0.008 per word

Beta Reading

This is a single read edit, nicknamed as my “developmental light” package. This includes reading and commenting on:

  • Stakes
  • Character motivation
  • Pacing
  • Plot
  • Dialogue
  • POV and tense

This is meant for readers who are interested in getting feedback on overarching elements, but don’t want the full dev edit package. Does NOT include edit letter.

Rate: $0.010 per word

Line Edits

This is a single read edit, Here, I focus on the way the story is told, so readers don’t get caught up in stylistic errors. This includes:

  • Repetition (info and word choice)
  • Consistency checks
  • Narrative tightening
  • Dialogue
  • Word choice

This is for writers who have done a few rounds of revision, yet feel they need a deeper focus than what is offered at the proofreading level. Does NOT include an style guide.

Rate: $0.012 per word

Copy Edits

This is a single read edit. Here, I focus on the way the story is told, so readers don’t get caught up in stylistic errors. This includes:

  • Repetition (info and word choice)
  • Consistency checks
  • Narrative tightening
  • Dialogue
  • Word choice

This is for writers who have done a few rounds of revision, who want a line edit but also want a style guide to keep track of all the minute details. Recommended for series!

Rate: $0.014 per word

Developmental

This is an in-depth critique and a single read edit, focusing on the overarching story, goals and plot. This includes:

  • Stakes
  • Character motivation
  • Pacing
  • Plot
  • Dialogue
  • POV and tense

This is for writers who have self-edited and (usually recommended) completed a round of beta reading, but want more in-depth feedback. This includes an edit letter.

Rate: $0.016 per word


Query Letter

This is a mark up of your query letter after a single read, where I’ll help you write a concise letter that includes:

  • A strong hook
  • Clear stakes
  • Main character motivation, conflicts, desires, etc.
  • Double check you’ve included genre, target audience, word count and comparative titles
  • Proper industry formatting

Flat rate of $25.00

Synopsis

This is a single read mark up of your synopsis, where we’ll go over the common synopsis requirements, like:

  • Highlight areas of confusion
  • Clear story and character arcs
  • Evaluate inconsistencies
  • Tighten summation
  • Clear plot direction and conclusion
  • Proper industry formatting

Flat rate of $30.00

Reread

This is a single read of a manuscript I’ve already read, after you’ve gone through edits. It includes:

  • Checking for any specifically outlined concerns
  • Checking implementation of suggested edits or new direction, based on feedback
  • Marked up manuscript and email summary
  • This is great if you want to see if how you’re implementing edits hits! Does not need to be the full manuscript!

Rate: $0.008 per word


1st Impressions Package

Interested in querying to find an agent, but nervous about the trenches? This package is for you! It includes:

  • Mark up of 1st 50 pages
  • Query letter edit
  • Synopsis edit

Flat rate of $200.00

Guidance Package

Want to work an editor but unsure what stage/type of editing works best for your manuscript? This package is for you! It includes:

  • Mark up of 1st 50 pages
  • Recommended type of edits to book and why

Flat rate of $200.00

Short Story Package

Have a short story you want eyes on before submitting to magazines? This package includes:

  • Mark up of both overarching narrative and style
  • Suggested edits
  • Email summary

Rate: $0.008 per word

Personalized Package

Can’t find what you need? No problem, I want to work together in a way that supports you the most!

Contact me with details specific on what you’re looking for! It can be a combo of things I already offer or something more unique. Just ask! 🖤

Rate: Determined at booking


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