My developmental edits are priced at $0.035 per word, and manuscript evaluations are priced at $0.018 per word. These rates are consistent with the industry averages published by the Editorial Freelancers Association. I also offer a payment plan so the cost isn't due all at once.

I offer a milestone-based payment plan: a 10% deposit to book your spot on my editing calendar, 45% due at the start of your edit, and the remaining 45% due once the edit is complete. This lets you spread out the investment instead of paying the full amount up front.

A developmental edit includes a discovery call to understand your vision and goals, two full read-throughs of your manuscript, a 14–20 page editorial letter, detailed comments throughout your manuscript, a scene-by-scene book map, a post-edit consultation call, and email support during your revision process. It's designed to give you both the big-picture feedback and the in-context guidance you need to strengthen your story.

A book map is a scene-by-scene summary of your manuscript that I put together as part of a developmental edit. It gives you a bird's-eye view of your story's structure, so you can more easily see how your themes, character arcs, and subplots are sequencing across the whole book—and where they might need adjusting. Book maps are especially helpful for writers who don’t plot meticulously, or whose stories have evolved beyond their original plot outline.

Every project starts with a free 20-minute discovery call, where we talk through your goals as an author and I get a feel for your book. From there, I'll do a free sample edit so you can see my editing style and feedback firsthand before committing to a full edit—no pressure or obligation.

Fantasy and romance are my specialties, and I especially love digging into the genre-specific craft questions those stories raise around worldbuilding balance, romantic tension, tropes, and more. That said, I also work with authors writing in other fiction genres, like sci-fi and literary fiction. If you're not sure whether your book is a fit, the discovery call is a great place to ask.

I offer book blurb writing as an add-on to any developmental edit or manuscript evaluation package, for $250. I get to know your book intimately during the edit, so I'm able to apply that insight—plus my marketing background—to craft a blurb that connects with your target readers, rather than just summarizing the plot. This is designed for self-publishing indie authors who will market their own books.

Look for an editor whose specialties align with your genre, read their testimonials for specific (not just glowing) examples of the value they provided, and don't be afraid to ask for references or request a sample edit. Pay attention to how they communicate during that process, too. You'll be trusting them with a vulnerable part of your creative work, so fit matters as much as credentials.

Yes, an editor can help in both phases. Whether you're planning to query literary agents or self-publish, a developmental edit strengthens your manuscript's foundation before it goes further. Catching structural or character issues now is far easier than after you're locked into a query cycle or a launch date.

These edits happen at different stages. Developmental editing comes first and focuses on the big picture: plot, character, structure, pacing, and worldbuilding. Line editing comes next and works at the sentence and paragraph level, refining voice, flow, and word choice. Copyediting comes last and catches grammar, consistency, and mechanical errors. I focus on developmental editing. This foundational layer that should happen before you invest in line editing or copyediting, since structural changes at that stage can mean rewriting the very sentences a line editor would otherwise polish.

If you've finished a full draft and revised it at least once on your own, it’s probably ready. You don't need a polished manuscript; developmental editing is meant to happen before you sweat the sentence-level details. If you're still missing major scenes or aren't sure how the story ends, it may be worth finishing that draft first so I can evaluate the complete arc.

Yes. Both are genres I actively read and edit, and I stay current on how they're evolving—from the found-family, low-stakes appeal of cozy fantasy to the romance-forward conventions of romantasy. If your book blends genres or leans into a specific subgenre trend, I'd love to talk about where your story fits.

There's no single required credential for developmental editors, so training and experience vary a lot from editor to editor. My own background includes coursework through the Editorial Freelancers Association (including courses on Developmental Editing, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Romance) and Editorial Arts Academy (Developmental Editing for Fiction). When vetting any editor, it's worth asking directly about their genre experience and training, since the field doesn't have a universal certification.

Timelines vary by manuscript length and my current calendar, but I generally take 3-6 weeks to edit a manuscript. I'll give you a specific estimate during your discovery call based on your book and my availability at the time. Because I work on only one manuscript at a time, I'd recommend reaching out at least a few weeks before you hope to start so I can find a spot for you.

We start with a discovery call (via Zoom) and free sample edit to assess if we’re a good fit. You reserve your spot on my calendar with a deposit. Once our edit begins and first payment is received, I will check in with progress updates and any questions I have as I read. At the end, the final payment is due, and I’ll deliver your editorial letter and any other materials for your edit. See the full process breakdown.