Finished your manuscript?

Let’s polish that prose.

First thing’s first…

The Structural Edit

Have you just whipped out the first draft of your manuscript and you have no sense of whether it’s terrible, incredible or somewhere in between? 

After you've had a read through and done some self-editing, sending your manuscript off for a structural edit is Step 1.

Having your work structurally edited will help you understand what is working well in your novel or narrative and what requires some attention. 
In this service, writers are supplied with a detailed report and some tracked commentary discussing plot, character, pacing, themes, point of view, tone, structure, etc.  
This feedback will help writers move forward with their second or third draft and bring a sense of cohesion to their work.  
You've probably heard of developmental edits and manuscript assessments, a structural edit is very much the same (us editors love lingo). They all provide constructive, big-picture feedback on your work.

RATE: $0.007/per word + GST
i.e. a 'standard' 80k novel costs $560

Next up…

The Copyedit

Have you finished working through your manuscript and are wondering how it’s operating at sentence level? 

In this editing process, I'm looking at grammar and syntax, as well as pacing and language—all the nitty gritty which supports your work in the broader context. I look at your writing and ensure it is working to create the intended tone, themes, issues, character development, etc.
This is the heavy duty work and will take place after a structural edit. The edits are supplied via tracked changes and in-text comments.
AU$0.015 / per word + GST
i.e. a 'standard' 80k novel costs $1,200

Last, but not least…

The Proofread

Are you readying to submit your final draft to your literary agent or publisher? Or perhaps you’re self-publishing and need an eagle eye to go over your work.
A proofread is the final edit your writing needs to ensure everything has been swept clean. Are you unintentionally repeating certain words, or using punctuation incorrectly? Are there typos or formatting issues, any little details that might have been missed during the copyedit?
The proofread is the chance to catch all these errors before your work is considered final.
AU$0.01 / per word + GST
i.e. a 'standard' 80k novel costs $800

How does it work?

Reach Out

Get in touch via the contact form, and I’ll be in touch regarding my availability.

Questionnaire

I’ll flick over a questionnaire to better understand your novel and ensure we are booking in the best editing service for where you’re at.

The Work Begins

I’ll get started on your edits. Standard turn around times range from 4-8 weeks.

Just a few things to note…

Pieces of writing which are under the average novel length (i.e. short stories) will start at the hourly rate of $97.00

Please be aware the word rate may not be applicable when submitting shorter pieces. Quotes will be individually rated.

A 20% deposit is required before the commencement of all services.