EDITORIAL SERVICES
Submission Material Critiques
Query Letter Critique
Let me bring my experience in the query trenches to your query letter! I will review your query letter in depth, including proofreading, line edits, and margin comments/questions to help you think more deeply about the best way to position your project to capture an agent or editor’s attention.
Rate: $50. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.
Synopsis Critique
It can be tricky to distill your plot and main character arc down to standard synopsis length (1 single-spaced page), so let me help! Provide me with your draft synopsis of up to 1.5 single-spaced pages, and I will proofread, make line edits, and include insightful margin comments regarding the synopsis itself and also the outline of the manuscript more generally.
Rate: $65. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.
First 5 Pages Critique (Novel-length projects)
The traditional sample length attached to a query letter, the first five pages of your manuscript need to be able to hook your reader. I will review your first five pages in depth, including proofreading, line edits, and margin comments/questions to help you elevate your work so your readers can’t put it down. Whether you’re getting ready to query or want to get a feel for my editorial style before you commit to a longer edit, this is the service for you!
Rate: $75. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.
Submission Package Critique (Novel-length projects)
Includes critiques on your query letter, synopsis, and first five pages, with a $25 discount!
Rate: $165. Turnaround time: 3 weeks.
Picture Book Critiques
Picture Book Critique
Looking to take your idea from a favorite family bedtime story to the printed page, or refining a picture book manuscript after a lot of careful development? No matter your level of experience, I’ll review your picture book manuscript of up to 1200 words and give it the full developmental treatment: line edits, thought-provoking margin comments, and a thorough editorial letter chock-full of resources and ideas for revision. Because 32 pages can provide for a surprising amount of variation in a text, I charge a sliding scale for this service based on the number of hours required (rounded up to the nearest hour), starting at $50 for one hour up to a ceiling of $200. This service does not include a Zoom consultation.
Rate: $50/hour, $200 maximum. Turnaround time: 3 weeks.
Submission Package Critique (Picture Book projects)
Get a holistic review of your picture book submission by adding a query letter review to your picture book critique, and save $10 off the price of a standard query review!
Rate: $90-240 ($40 + $50/hour). Turnaround time: 3 weeks.
Novel-Length Manuscript Critiques
Manuscript Critique
Have you spent months (or years!) pouring your imagination, energy, and heart into your manuscript, but still aren’t sure that it’s ready for submission or publication? Or have you just completed your first draft and aren’t sure what to do next? Let me review your story and help you achieve your vision. I will read your manuscript in full and provide an editorial letter with commentary on plot, tension, characters, and more! In my letter, I will flesh out my feedback with craft pointers, and provide you with specific, actionable suggestions for revision. Please note that this service does not include any markup on the manuscript. This service includes one free 30-minute Zoom consultation.
Rate: $0.012 / word. Turnaround time: 6-8 weeks.
Developmental Editing
Have you spent months (or years!) pouring your imagination, energy, and heart into your manuscript, but sense that something still isn’t quite right? Are your beta readers or critique partners providing feedback that’s left you flummoxed? Do you think your writing might need a little help too? Let me take a deep dive into your story and help you figure it out. I will review your manuscript in full, providing in-line feedback and margin commentary, as well as a full editorial letter with detailed commentary and craft pointers on plot, tension, characters, and more! My feedback will provide you with specific, actionable suggestions to elevate your story. Please note that this service does not include a full line edit or proofreading. This service includes one free 30-minute Zoom consultation.
Rate: $0.055 / word. Turnaround time: 6-8 weeks.
Zoom Consultations
Zoom Consultations
Did my editorial feedback raise any questions or concerns you’d love to discuss? Do you want a little more help brainstorming solutions for bringing your story to its fullest potential? This service includes one 60-minute Zoom call to follow-up on my editorial feedback and help you find the best path forward for your story.
Rate: $75 for a 60-minute session.