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Got questions about how the editing process works, pricing, or timelines? Find all the straightforward answers you need right here.
Most Asked questions
Here are the answers to the questions writers ask most frequently before we get to work.
I price all my editing formats at the same flat rate, but each serves a completely different purpose for your book. Developmental editing looks at the big picture—your plot holes, pacing, character arcs, and story structure. Line editing zooms in on your voice, paragraph flow, and style. Copy editing fixes the technical mechanics, like grammar, punctuation, and typos.
Every book is in a different stage. If you are still trying to figure out if your plot makes sense or if your pacing drags, we start with developmental editing. If your story is airtight but the writing feels clunky or needs polishing, we jump into line or copy editing. We can figure this out together during your free opening chapter review.
It is simple: you send over your opening chapter (maximum 10,000 words). I will look over it and give you honest, professional feedback on what is working and what needs adjustment. This gives you a clear sense of my editing style and lets us make sure we are a great fit before you commit to a full project.
Please send your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). I do all of my editing using Word’s “Track Changes” feature. This allows you to clearly see every single suggestion, correction, and comment I make, and gives you total control to accept or reject them as you go.
Turnaround times depend on the length of your manuscript, but the process is usually a couple of weeks. When we agree to work together, I will give you a clear, fixed timeline so you know exactly when to expect your edited files back.
Yes, absolutely. Publishing a book is a major investment, and I want to make sure the financial side is manageable. For full-length manuscripts, we can split the payment into a structured schedule—typically a deposit to secure your spot on my calendar, with the remaining balance divided across the editing timeline.
No. My job is to protect your unique creative voice, not replace it. I will highlight what isn’t working, explain why it isn’t working, and suggest exact ways to fix it. If a sentence needs tightening, I will show you how, but every final creative decision always belongs entirely to you.
Our collaboration doesn’t just stop when I hit send. Once you receive your edited draft, you will review my notes and changes. I include a wrap-up period where you can ask follow-up questions to clarify my feedback, ensuring you feel completely confident and clear about your next steps.
Absolutely not. Your book deserves genuine human dedication; never settle for less