Editing Packages

Editing Packages

Developmental Edit

Need help with the big picture of your book? Wanting to level up your characters? A developmental edit (also called a structural edit) may be just what you need.

Package Inclusions
  • x 2 full read-throughs of your manuscript (one for the edit itself, and one following your revisions to provide additional feedback)
  • Edited manuscript file with tracked changes and in-line comments
  • x 1 Detailed editorial report
  • x 1 video or phone call at the conclusion of the edit to discuss the edit, and questions you may have, and make a revision plan together.

Best Suited to
  • Completed manuscripts in the early stages of development.
  • Manuscripts where it’s hard to define what’s not working.
Cost
  • Custom quote depending on level of editing required, and word count of the project.
  • Payment plans available on all packages.

Line Edit

Let’s take a look at your book on a sentence level. With this type of editing, we’ll be focusing on editing for clarity and cohesion. This package is designed to help you polish your prose. We’ll be looking at things like word choice, consistency, and flow.

Package Inclusions
  • x 1 full read-through of your manuscript
  • Edited manuscript file with tracked changes and in-line comments
  • x 1 detailed editorial summary report
  • x 1 style sheet specific to your project, which can be used when commissioning further editing or to ensure consistency across a series.
Best Suited to
  • Manuscripts that have already been developmentally edited, or have had a few rounds of self-edits.
  • Authors who are confident in the broad strokes of their work, but looking to elevate their prose.
Cost
  • Custom quote depending on level of editing required, and word count of the project.
  • Payment plans available on all packages.

Manuscript Assessment

A manuscript assessment is a cost-effective way to get professional feedback on your book, regardless of what stage of development it’s in. Whether that’s tackling the edits yourself, or hiring a professional.

Package Inclusions
  • x 1 full read-through of your manuscript.
  • x 1 detailed feedback report, focused on the strengths and areas for improvement in the manuscript.
  • Opportunity to ask for feedback on specific questions if desired. (To be raised when the manuscript is submitted for assessment.
  • Email communication.
Best Suited to
  • Authors or publishers looking for an evaluation of the strengths and areas of growth for a manuscript.
  • Authors who may not yet have the money or time to invest in a full edit, but are looking for professional, timely feedback.
  • If you’re on the fence and wondering if we’re a good fit, this is a great way to test the waters before committing to a full edit.
Cost
  • Custom quote depending on level of editing required, and word count of the project.
  • Payment plans available on all packages.

Comprehensive Edit

The best of both worlds. If you think your book will benefit from both a developmental edit and a line edit, why choose? When booking developmental and line editing at the same time, this package bundles your fee at a 10% discount.

Package Inclusions
  • Everything that is included in the developmental and line editing packages. First we’ll developmentally edit, then move into line edits once your revisions are complete.
Best Suited to
  • Authors who want to dig deep into their manuscript and work with the same editor across both developmental and line services.
Cost
  • Custom quote depending on level of editing required, and word count of the project.
  • Payment plans available on all packages.

Proofreading

A final pass of your work to detect typos, spelling errors, and other pesky grammar things.

My proofreading will adhere to your chosen style guide and dictionary, for consistency and that final polish.

Package Inclusions
  • Proofread manuscript utilizing tracked changes.
  • Email summary of suggested changes, including any consistently recurring errors in the project.
Best Suited to
  • Manuscripts or projects that have already been edited.
  • Manuscripts that need a final, pre-publication polish. Fixing grammar, spelling, and any other pesky typos.
Cost
  • Custom quote depending on level of editing required, and word count of the project.
  • Payment plans available on all packages.

Author Accountability

Sometimes, the best part of the editing process is having someone to brainstorm with. If you’d like a professional editor to bounce your ideas off, and to help support you to reach your goals, these coaching sessions might be for you.

Package Inclusions
  • x 5 video or phone call sessions (1hr in length)
  • Booked according to your timeline for your project
  • Assistance in goal-setting and planning
  • Email check-ins between sessions for accountability and support.
  • Additional sessions can be purchased as add-ons.
  • Sharing of resources and articles to support your goals
  • Reading of your partial or complete manuscript and delivery of verbal feedback as the project progresses.
Best Suited to
  • Authors looking for additional support
  • Authors who struggle with planning their revisions, or keeping accountable to their goals
Cost
  • x 5 session package starting from: $475
  • One-off “Pick my brain” sessions can be booked for $80

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Got more questions? FAQ below, because sometimes we just need a bit more info before we’re ready to go…

Sample edits?

I offer a free, 1000-word sample edit on all editing packages. This sample will provide you with a good sense of my feedback style and if we’re a good fit to work together. There is no obligation to book in after the sample.

Cost of editing?

You may have noticed that the bulk of my editing services are priced according to custom quotes. This is because each manuscript is as unique as it’s author, no two editing projects are the same. By providing you a quote after we’ve had a chance to discuss your project, I’m able to provide you with a more accurate quote that takes into account the specific needs of your book.

If you’d like to get a sense for what fair editing rates are in Australia, you can check out this handy guide put together by the Institute of Professional Editors

Discounts?

Occasionally I will run discount offers on my services. Following me on Instagram tends to be the best way to keep up to date with any discounts or giveaways.

What are your qualifications?

I have a Master of Creative Writing, Publishing, and Editing from The University of Melbourne. I am a member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), and have been editing for over five years. Your book is in good hands.

What genres do you edit?

I edit most fiction and non-fiction genres. I specialise in editing fantasy, sci-fi, and romance.

I’m not the best fit for literary fiction, horror, or erotica.

What’s the process for editing?
  1. Enquiry: Get in touch and let’s chat about your project (genre, word count, type of editing needed – I want all the details). If you’d like, I can complete a free 1000-word sample edit.
  2. Quote: I’ll provide a quote and proposal for you to review, including the timeframe and duration of the edit.
  3. Contract: If that proposal and quote meets your approval, we’ll both sign a contract. This protects us both from any miscommunication and includes a confidentiality policy so you know your work is in safe hands
  4. Deposit: Because editing slots tend to fill out quite a way in advance, your booking is only secured upon payment of a non-refundable deposit – typically 25% of the total package fee.
  5. Provision of Manuscript: Around a week before your edit is due to commence, I’ll get in touch with you to ask for your manuscript file and any other supporting files you think would be helpful for me to have on hand.
  6. Editing: I do my thing, and you can rest easy knowing that I’m hard at work. In order to focus on your project, you likely won’t hear from me much during this time. But I will send an update around halfway through the project, and towards the end to confirm again the date the manuscript will be returned to you.
  7. You get your feedback! I will return your edited manuscript and any other package inclusions.
  8. In conclusion: many packages include a phone or video call consultation at the end of the edit so you have the opportunity to ask any questions of me, or for us to brainstorm your next steps and revision plan together.
Will you leave comments in my manuscript?

Yes! For most editing packages (developmental and line editing) I will leave comments in your manuscript. For all editing packages, I use tracked changes so you can see what changes I’ve suggested and where.

What if I’m not sure I like your suggested edits?

While of course I hope that all my suggested edits meet your approval, at the end of the day, the manuscript belongs to you and you are the one who decides what edits you accept/reject. Editing is subjective, and that’s why all edits are phrased as suggestions. At the end of the day, you know your book best.

You can trust that as I edit, I will be paying close attention to your authorial style and voice, in order to suggest edits with your book’s best interest in mind.

I offer a free sample 1000 word edit to new clients – that way you can test out if you like my style of feedback before investing in a full edit.

So… do you use a typewriter?

No, it’s purely decorative. For editing projects, I work in Microsoft Word and PDF markup when needed for some proofreading projects.