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DEVELOPMENTAL

This is an integral step in the editorial process as it reviews your manuscript through a microscopic lens. It's a complete autopsy of plot, structure, pacing, character, world-building, and much more.

  • TWO Read throughs of the manuscript 

  • EDITORIAL LETTER (8-20pgs) on:

    • Genre / Word Count

    • Plot / Structure

    • Believability of Subplot (i.e., Romance)

    • Character / POV / Arcs

    • Pacing / Tensions / and Suspense

    • World-building / Magic Systems

    • etc.

  • IN-LINE COMMENTS

  • BOOK MAPPING

    • Provided in the form of a spreadsheet, this is a visual representation of your book’s structure

  • ONE (1)-HOUR VIDEO CALL to discuss the feedback (optional)

  • MONTH-LONG ACCESS to me via e-mail

    • After you've had some time to review the feedback, I'll be available for any questions, brainstorming, etc. ​

INVESTMENT: $0.028/word USD

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

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MANUSCRIPT ASSESSMENT

A Manuscript assessment is a substantive read-through of your novel, which provides the same insights as a developmental edit but without the same microscopic focus. If you're just looking for some feedback, than this package would be perfect for you.

  • ONE Read through of the manuscript 

  • ​IN LINE COMMENTS

  • BRIEF EDIT LETTER (3-8 pages of summarized feedback). 

  • 40-MIN VIDEO CALL to discuss the feedback (optional)

  • MONTH-LONG ACCESS to me via e-mailAfter you've had some time to review the feedback, I'll be available for any questions, brainstorming, etc. ​

  • ADD-ON: query material review $250 USD.

This service is great as a cost alternative or for trad-aspiring authors who are planning to query their novel, or who have queried but without much success and are looking for help in diagnosing why. 

INVESTMENT: $0.020/word USD

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HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

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SUBMISSION READY

Your opening pages are your novel’s calling card. This package offers a full editorial deep dive into your first 50 pages and submission materials to ensure your story, characters, and pitch are polished and ready for the query trenches. Ideal for authors preparing to submit to agents, small presses, or mentorship programs.

  • TWO Read throughs of your first fifty (50) pages.

  • EDITORIAL LETTER (3-5pgs) on:

    • Opening and Hook 

    • Character introduction and early development

    • Pacing, tension, and momentum

    • Genre fit and market readiness

    • Conflict, stakes, and urgency

  • IN-LINE COMMENTS

  • QUERY MATERIALS 

    • ​Comprehensive feedback on your query letter and synopsis (up to 2 pages) — assessing clarity, hook, and overall submission readiness.

  • 30-MIN VIDEO CALL to discuss the feedback (optional)

With experience in traditional publishing and marketing, I'll help you refine both the craft and positioning of your work so your submission stands out to agents and readers alike.

**DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE PACKAGE ITSELF, SAMPLE EDITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

INVESTMENT: $600 USD /Flatrate

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

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