Calling all authors, indie and trad! Do you need editing? Does formatting your book give you a sense of dread? Not sure what stage your work is in?
I'm here to help.
I've been in love with books since I was eight years old and I've worked in both indie and traditional publishing houses, so I understand the industry standards.
I want to help bring your project to life. Editing is meant to polish, to bring out the shine in your project and you as an author. Let's shine together 🌟
Currently booking 2027
Services
Free Sample Edits
Up to 1k words or first chapter sample edit to make sure our styles align.
Completed within two business days of submission.
Dev Read
This is a combination of a developmental edit and a beta read. The best of both worlds!
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Big picture overview of your story and suggestions from an editors point of view.
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In line comments and reactions to make sure your story is hitting the way you want.
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Feedback on plot, character development, pacing, tone, and reader experience.
A chapter by chapter summary will be provided along with in line comments.
$.01 per word
Copy & Line Editing
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Grammar and punctuation
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Clarity and consistency
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Finding overused phrases
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Sentence level edits
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Fact-checking
Includes two passes and style sheet provided.
$.008 per word
Proofreading
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Spelling
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Grammar
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Punctuation
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Final once-over before publishing
Please let me know if you have a style sheet!
$.006 per word
Alpha Reading
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Feedback on plot, character development, pacing, tone, etc while you're still writing.
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In document comments, brainstorming, live reactions - I'm along for the journey in whatever way helps you.
$150/month
Sensitivity Reading
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autism
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bisexuality
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chronic illness
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cPTSD
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death of parent
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nonbinary
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OCD
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plus size femme characterization
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SA
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suicide + self harm
$50
Formatting
You provide your words and any inside artwork. I will format them for ebook, print, or both.
Please call out if you'd like hyperlinks included for e-readers.
$100
Manuscript Evals
Are you in between an alpha and beta read stage? Not sure what step of editing you need to do next? Questioning if your concept is even good? I got you.
I read over your manuscript, however much and however messy it is.
I advise on next steps and any big picture fixes that may be needed.
You receive a summary with action steps, no in line comments.
$200 up to 100k words
+$20 every 10k additional
Package pricing
If you get two or more services you receive 15% off your total cost!
Questions Answered
What makes me able to help you?
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Over a 20 completed fiction projects
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Copyediting Fiction from EFA
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Editing and Proofreading - Masterclass from Udemy
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Advanced Copy Editing: Transform Content, Style & Structure from Udemy
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Principles of Developmental Editing from ClubEd
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Developmental Editing for Fiction: Beginning from EFA
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20+ years of voracious bookworming
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8+ years in marketing
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3+ years corporate proofreading and editing
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2 years experience in self and trad publishing production
Which genres do I specialize in?
I'm open to basically anything!
Here are some I prefer not to work with:
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Historical (think Regency or Prohibition) - there's just so much fact checking!
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Omegaverse
Do I require a deposit to book?
Yes - 25% of your total invoice will be needed to book your project.
Do I offer payment plans?
Absolutely! I want editing to be accessible to authors of all levels.
Split your payment into monthly installments up to eight months.
Programs I'm In
Programs meant to help authors with their editing and publishing journey.
Black Rose Author Fund
The Black Rose Author Fund is an initiative created by Black Rose Bookshop to support independent authors and help bring new stories into the world.
Story Relief Co-Op
Pro bono editing services as a way to give back to the community. Submissions open quarterly.
Indie Book Directory
A fully searchable directory for indie-published books. Authors can access free resources and add their books. Verified service providers program.
Indie Book Fair
They create a monthly catalog of high-quality indie books. Free for readers AND authors. Vetted industry professionals recommended for joined authors.
I do not support generative AI. If you have used AI to write your book, I am not the editor for you. If you have an AI cover, I don't want to see it. If you used AI to find my website, keep scrolling.