Beta Reading
A beta read is often the first stage of editing. At this point, I do not expect your novel to have been seen by anyone else. In other words, this should or could be a very rough draft. It should be complete in scope (aka all the chapters with a solid ending) but doesn't need to be ready for a developmental edit. With this package, I will give 2-3 paragraphs of overarching thoughts regarding the manuscript. In my role as a beta reader, I take on the role as a potential reader or audience member and my comments and concerns will reflect this role. This will be an edit in which I will point out parts that I enjoyed, moments the characters shined, and any possible questions I may have. This will be mostly made up of margin comments. I am available for follow-up questions regarding my notes. We can also schedule a meeting (phone or Zoom) to discuss my notes at the rate of $60 an hour. I will not include a developmental edit, second read of the manuscript, or line/copy edits. 

$35 for the first 10 pages
$100 for the first 50 pages
Full manuscripts: $0.25 cents per word

Developmental Editing
A developmental edit would be the second stage of editing. At this point, your story should have already been seen by a few beta readers. It must also be past a first draft. Even if the grammar isn't perfect, it should be "readable." With this package, you will receive a detailed editorial letter of at least 2 pages with specific feedback on how to improve your manuscript. This will be focused on character, plot, overall arcs and motivations, worldbuilding, and other big-picture items. I will also make sure to put multiple margin notes in the manuscript related to these big-picture notes from my letter. AKA specific moments a motivation isn't working or questions regarding scope of the world. There may be some reaction notes from me ala beta reading. I am available for follow-up questions regarding my notes. We can also schedule a developmental meeting (phone or Zoom) at the rate of $60 an hour. I will not include a second read of the manuscript or line/copy edits. 

$65 for the first 10 pages
$120 for the first 50 pages
Full manuscripts: $0.04 cents per word

Rates for Editing Poetry, Misc. Publishing Materials, and Short Stories
(These will be a combination of beta and developmental edits; please contact for copy/line edits).

Pitches
$10 for 1
$18 for 3
$30 for 5 and above

Summary ( 1 page)
$30

Synopses 
1 page: $20
2 page: $28 
3 pages and up: $35

Query letters
$25 for 1 page
$40 for 2-3 pages

Poetry
>25 lines: $20
25–50 lines: $30
50-100 lines: $50
above 100 lines: contact me

​Short Stories
>1,000 words (flash fiction): $40
1,000–2,000 words: between $40-80
2,000–4,000 words: between $80-$160
4,000–5,000 words: between $160-200
5,000+ words: please contact for more specific pricing information

Publishing Meeting – 
$75 an hour (phone or Zoom only)
This will be an opportunity to discuss anthologies, how to go about querying, social media marketing, building community, or any of the presses I am personally connected to. This could also be a miscellaneous topic related to publishing. Contact me with questions.​

To request my editorial services and obtain a price quote, fill out the email form under the "Contact" tab at the top of the page or feel free to contact me on social media! I base my rates on industry standard, but you can assess for yourself here: https://www.the-efa.org/rates/