Manuscript Critique

You’ll receive a separate document of comprehensive feedback about your manuscript, including notes on strengths and opportunities for improvement in terms of readability, clarity, and consistency. The notes will address big story-telling elements like plot, structure, pacing, scene structure, character development, point-of-view and voice, balance of show and tell, worldbuilding, and more. Also includes suggestions for your next steps, a tailored list of recommended resources, and a one-hour consultation call after you receive your notes.

Flat rate $0.02 per word ($20 per 1,000 words)

Please note: you will not receive an annotated copy of your manuscript.

Developmental Edit

For personalized guidance in addition to big-picture feedback, a developmental edit is more in-depth than a Manuscript Critique. You’ll receive an overview of the same areas as outlined in the Manuscript Critique description, as well as the tailored list of recommended resources. You’ll also receive five one-hour consultation calls to create a revision plan with specific actions to be taken like adding reaction, cutting sections, clarifying character actions or motivations, enhancing the voice, and more, in addition to a separate document of notes on the storytelling elements. 

Starts at $0.03 per word ($30 per 1,000 words)
Please note: You will not receive an annotated copy of your manuscript. However, we can accommodate requests for written feedback in lieu of consultation calls on a case-by-case basis. Ask for details.

Query Package Critique

​Includes feedback on your query letter (two passes), synopsis (two passes if needed), and first 50 pages (12,500 words, one pass only)

Flat rate $350

Or create your own package
* Two-pass query letter critique $50
* Two-pass synopsis critique $50
* First 10 pages (2500 words) critique $50
* First 50 pages (12,500 words) $250
* Second pass on pages $0.012 per word
* 30-min consultation call $100

Query letter and synopsis may be annotated (as needed), but the 50-page manuscript will not. 

Re-read Report

For authors who have already had a critique or developmental edit with one of our editors. This report includes feedback on revisions made after the previous edit, as well as suggestions for next steps.

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Flat rate $0.012 per word ($12 per 1,000 words)

Please note: You will not receive an annotated copy of your manuscript. A consultation call is not included, but a 30-minute call can be added for $100. 

Copy Editing

You will receive an annotated copy of your manuscript with minor corrections like spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar – as well as notes and suggestions on repetition, unclear wording, and awkward sentences. 

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Starts at $0.015 per word ($15 per 1,000 words)

Please note: Your copy edited manuscript will still need a proofread. We do not offer proofreading services at this time, but we are happy to connect you with a qualified proofreader. A consultation call is not included, but a 30-minute call can be added for $100

Copy Editing Plus

You will receive an annotated copy of your manuscript with corrections (as outlined under Copy Editing). In addition, you will receive margin notes on your manuscript about minor content issues like adding reactions, inconsistencies, clarification, etc. This is not a substitute for content revisions and is intended only for manuscripts that have been through multiple rounds of content revisions based on beta reader and/or critique partner feedback and/or a Developmental Edit or Manuscript Critique by one of our editors. 

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Starts at $0.02 per word ($20 per 1,000 words)

Please note: Your copy edited manuscript will still need a proofread. We do not offer proofreading services at this time, but we are happy to connect you with a qualified proofreader. A consultation call is not included, but a 30-minute call can be added for $100