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New clients are eligible for a free sample edit of up to 2,000 words – depending on the length of the manuscript – for a developmental edit or manuscript assessment.
Contact me for your free sample edit here.
If you are satisfied with the outcome of your sample edit, I would be delighted to continue working with you on your project.
Developmental Editing
For manuscripts over 10,000 words
Developmental editing, also known as structural editing, is the first stage in the editorial process, preceding copyediting and proofreading. It will comprehensively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript and assess the overall development of your story, paying attention to key aspects such as: pacing, characterisation, plot, structure, voice, tone, conflict, and point of view, and in creative non-fiction, the interwoven relationship between storytelling, factual accuracy, authenticity, and much more.
Feedback is given in the form of a detailed editorial report – 3,000 words or more – and in-text line edits within your manuscript where I will address issues on a scene-by-scene basis. While I am not a copyeditor, I will also highlight some of the major grammar and punctuation errors I see, especially if they are recurring.
The turnaround is generally within 3-8 weeks, depending on the length of your manuscript and the number of projects I already have scheduled.
PRICE GUIDE: $0.03 AUD per word
Pricing can vary depending on a range of factors, so please contact me for a tailored quote.
Short Story Developmental Editing
For manuscripts under 10,000 words
*Please note: this service is NOT eligible for a free sample edit*
This service functions exactly the same as a full developmental edit, only it is tailored to suit short stories.
Feedback is given in the form of a detailed editorial report – under 3,000 words – and in-text line edits within your manuscript where I will address issues on a scene-by-scene basis. While I am not a copyeditor, I will also highlight some of the major grammar and punctuation errors I see, especially if they are recurring.
The turnaround is generally within 1-3 weeks, depending on the length of your manuscript and the number of projects I already have scheduled.
PRICE GUIDE: $50 AUD per 1,000 words
Pricing can vary depending on a range of factors, so please contact me for a tailored quote.
Manuscript Assessment
For manuscripts over 10,000 words
A Manuscript Assessment is a 'light' developmental edit that broadly highlights the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, paying attention to key aspects such as: pacing, characterisation, plot, structure, voice, tone, conflict, and point of view, and in creative non-fiction, the interwoven relationship between storytelling, factual accuracy, and authenticity.
Feedback is given in the form of an editorial report – under 3,000 words – and although there will be no in-text line edits, page numbers within the manuscript will be referenced so the author can better locate the section/s in question.
The turnaround is generally within 2-5 weeks, depending on the length of your manuscript and the number of projects I already have scheduled.
PRICE GUIDE: $0.015 AUD per word
Pricing can vary depending on a range of factors, so please contact me for a tailored quote.
First Chapter Critique
Up to 5,000 words
*Please note: this service is NOT eligible for a free sample edit*
A First Chapter Critique assesses the opening pages of your manuscript – whether it be fiction or creative non-fiction – to determine how effectively they hook the reader and and set up the story. It will comprehensively evaluate the opening hook; catalyst/inciting incident; setting and worldbuilding; tension, stakes, and pacing; character development; genre expectations, if relevant; and the overall tone of the manuscript.
The opening pages are the most important part of a book, often determining who will buy or read it, and whether a publisher or literary agent will choose to take it on. It is essential to hook the reader from the first page and keep them hooked so they read until the end. By assessing the opening chapter's strengths and weaknesses, I will provide actionable suggestions to help you strengthen your manuscript in a way that aligns with your creative vision.
Feedback is given in the form of an editorial report – 2,000 words or under – and in-text line edits within your manuscript where I will address issues on a scene-by-scene basis. While I am not a copyeditor, I will also highlight some of the major grammar and punctuation errors I see, especially if they are recurring.
The turnaround is generally within 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of projects I already have scheduled.
PRICE GUIDE: $240 AUD flat rate
Pricing can vary depending on a range of factors, so please contact me for a tailored quote.
Picture Book Developmental Editing
For manuscripts up to 2,000 words
*Please note: this service is NOT eligible for a free sample edit*
Picture book developmental editing functions exactly the same as a full developmental edit, only it is tailored to suit picture books. It will comprehensively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript and assess the overall development of your story, paying attention to key aspects such as: pacing, characterisation, plot, structure, voice, tone, conflict, point of view, and the relationship between illustrations and text. I am particularly interested in seeing how your story unfolds across 24, 32, or 40 pages, which are the industry standard lengths for picture books.
Feedback is given in the form of an editorial report – 2,000 words or under – and in-text line edits within your manuscript where I will address issues on a scene-by-scene basis. While I am not a copyeditor, I will also highlight some of the major grammar and punctuation errors I see, especially if they are recurring.
The turnaround is generally within 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of projects I already have scheduled.
PRICE GUIDE: $220 AUD flat rate
Pricing can vary depending on a range of factors, so please contact me for a tailored quote.