
Editing Services
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Manuscript Critique | Assessment
0.010 USD per word
Not sure what your manuscript needs? Or are you on a budget and just want the tools, tips, and tricks to revise and fix your manuscript yourself? Then this editorial option might be for you! I will read your manuscript-full or partial-and provide detailed feedback via an editorial letter as well as in-line commentary, advice, and suggestions for edits that cover the full scope of all storytelling elements.
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Proofreading
0.005 USD per word
Proofreading is the final step in preparing your manuscript for publication as a readable novel. If you need a set of professional eyes on your manuscript, then this is the editorial option for you. I will read through your manuscript scrupulously, my keen eyes trained for easy-to-miss and difficult-to-spot errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, etc.
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Copyediting
0.019 USD per word
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Copyediting is next to the last editorial step before a manuscript becomes a professionally readable and publishable novel. I will copyedit your novel using the Chicago Manual of Style guidelines. I will thoroughly and attentively comb through your manuscript, seeking out inconsistencies, typos, and errors with spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and factual references while adhering to *your* style, tone, and voice.
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Line Editing
0.025 USD per word
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A line edit is a specifically focused copyedit that zooms in closely on your manuscriptβs word choice, tone, and sentence structure. I will give every line careful scrutiny, making sure to correct clunky or awkward sentences and phrases, repetitions and redundancies, clumsy sentence structures, overwriting, diction/word choice, shifting/switching tenses, head-hopping, inconsistencies with voice, + more.
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Developmental Editing 0.040 USD per word
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Does your book have a catchy opening line that echoes the theme? Does page one offer a hint of the core conflict or your book's forthcoming premise? Does your chapter one have a hook? Have you identified and delivered the inciting incident? What is your main character's Point of No Return moment?
I'll make sure your book is hitting all the right plot beats for your story's genre and intended audience.
A developmental manuscript edit addresses your book's big picture changes in the following storytelling elements: plot and plot structure, setting and atmosphere, character arcs, pace, theme, mood & tone, voice, style, word choice, sentence structure, scenes/sequels/chapters, continuity, cohesion, paralleling/mirroring the opening/ending, plotholes and/or timeline inconsistencies, dialogue, foreshadowing, + more.
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Plotting Developmental Editing (Partial or Full Manuscript)
0.055 USD per word
Are you having trouble finishing your book? Are you stuck because you can't figure out the plot? Have no fear! This editing service is a specific type of developmental edit, where together we will build your plot from scratch, using any writings, notes, ideas, etc that you already have, and inventing others. I will be with you every step of the way through the writing process as you tackle the zero, first, or second draft of your creative project. I will equip you with tools, tricks, tips, and techniques to help you stay on track and make sure you hit all the right plotting beats for your story.
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Testimonials

To my developmental editor, Desirae H., thank you for your quality edits that helped get Star City accepted.
Edwin Peng
Author of Star City

Plot is something I've always had trouble with. I'm a fly-by-the-seat of my pants writer. My stories are character driven. Desirae helped me connect the dots between character and story.
Chloe L.
Writer

It was SUPER satisfying ordering my story into [story] beats! Feels like a good stretch, everything getting tucked in nice and cozy. It's made me feel less anxious about the rewrite. Thanks, Desirae!