I NEED AN EDITOR
You’ve done it. You’ve written your book.
You want to get it into the world, whether the traditional way or by publishing it yourself.
And you know you need more than your mom or best friend to read it.
You need a developmental editor.
A developmental editor looks at the big picture of your book. They identify the cracks, strengthen the plot, help the pacing, the tension, and make sure the stakes are high. Together, we make sure your book is the best it can be. That it fits its genre. That it’s ready to sell.
THE DEV EDIT
PRICE BREAKDOWN
Price: $5000
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Big-picture feedback to strengthen the foundation of your book.
You’ll receive:
A detailed editorial letter outlining:
Strengths + opportunities for improvement
Structure, pacing, and flow
Plot inconsistencies or logic gaps (for fiction)
Message clarity, argument strength, and narrative arc (for nonfiction)
Character development and emotional depth
Theme alignment and reader takeaway
Margin comments or tracked notes throughout the manuscript to guide revisions
Suggestions for restructuring, expanding, condensing, or removing sections
Clarity around your book’s core purpose, audience, and emotional resonance
A follow-up call or email exchange to debrief and guide next steps (optional)
This is for you if you’re still shaping your story, unsure what’s working, or need a professional eye on the big picture before polishing.
THE COPY EDIT
Price: $2500
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Line-level refinement to elevate your voice, clarity, and consistency.
You’ll receive:
A fully marked-up manuscript with:
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling corrections
Sentence restructuring for clarity and readability
Tone, voice, and flow enhancements
Consistency with names, tenses, and timeline
Wordiness and repetition trims
Style guide or industry standard alignment (Chicago Manual, APA, etc.)
In-line comments with questions or gentle suggestions for clarity or word choice
A clean, polished version of your manuscript, ready for final proofing
This is for you if your structure is solid, but your sentences need smoothing, tightening, and elevating.