These are services for writers looking for assistance with evaluating and editing their work, including beta reads, manuscript evaluations, and full developmental edits.
Click the name of each service for prices and more information. All prices are in USD.
For writers seeking an authentic reader reaction to their stories. This is not an edit package and is only focused on my thoughts as I read through your work.
What’s included:
- A 1-5 page report on my experience and emotions as I read your story. I will focus on your story’s ABCD’s—what was awesome, what was boring, what was confusing, and when I experienced disbelief (based on your story’s parameters).
What’s NOT included:
- In-line comments
- Pre-read questionnaire
- Suggested areas of improvement
Price: .003 cents per word.
Minimum $30 for one short story; $50 for two short stories
For writers who want something more involved than a beta read without the cost of a full developmental edit.
What’s included:
- Pre-evaluation email questionnaire on your goals and intentions for your story
- Limited in-line comments
- 1-5+ page report on your story, focusing on elements such as character arcs, pacing, and plot, including some potential questions/issues to address upon revision
Price: .01 cents per word
Short Story Pricing: Minimum of $50 for one short story up to 5,000 words; $85 for two short stories totaling under 8,500 words. Short stories over 5,000 words will be billed at .01/word.
An in-depth analysis of your work using your goals and intentions as a guide, including in-line comments and a lengthy report with guiding questions for revision.
What’s included:
- Pre-evaluation email questionnaire on your goals and intentions for your story
- In-line comments throughout the story
- In-depth 3-10+ page report tailored to your goals and intentions for the story, focusing on elements such as character arcs, pacing, plot, themes, audience expectations, and more
- Suggested questions and issues to address upon revision
Optional Add-on:
- Post-evaluation 30-minute consult available at a discounted rate
Price: .025 cents per word
Short Story Pricing: Minimum of $125 per short story up to 5,000 words. $195 for two short stories totaling under 8,500 words total. Short stories above 5,000 words will be billed at .025 cents per word.
Optional half-hour post-edit consult: $25
For writers who want a full developmental edit (in-depth analysis + a comprehensive manuscript report) and concrete guidance on revision.
Package only available for novel-length stories over 60,000 words
What’s included:
Part I: Developmental Edit
- 15-minute consult call to discuss your manuscript concerns, goals, and intentions
- In-line comments
- In-depth 5+ page report tailored to your goals and intentions for the story, focusing on elements such as character arcs, pacing, plot, themes, audience expectations, and more
- Suggested questions and issues to address upon revision
- 30-minute consult to discuss edit report
Part II: Big Picture Revision Evaluation
When you’re ready, I’ll walk you through preparing for your next revision.
- 30-minute consult including discussion of goals for revision and guidance on creating a reverse outline
- Reverse outline template focusing on external plot and internal character arcs
- A review of your revised outline for your next draft with in-line comments
- Final 30-minute consult on status and next steps
Price: .03 cents per word (60,000 words minimum)