Helping authors, businesses, and nonprofits communicate with purpose, professionalism, and precision.
Who I Help
Nonfiction writers and professionals who care about the clarity and impact of their words.
Businesses and Nonprofits that need copy that communicates clearly and professionally.
Organizations needing clear, compelling, and persuasive copy from reports and web content to proposals and thought pieces.
Services & Rates
Once I’ve had a chance to review a sample of your manuscript and we agree on the level of editing that’s appropriate, I will let you know the fees associated with your project. See below for pricing.
Line Editing
In addition to the service provided in a copyedit, a stylistic edit helps to hone your writing at the sentence level. I focus on:
- Refining flow, tone, and voice
- Improving structure for clarity and impact
- Eliminating redundancies and awkward phrasing
- Enhancing word choice for consistency, rhythm and readability
- Pricing: 4-6¢ per word.
Copyediting
This service sharpens your work by focusing on:
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Consistency in usage, style, and formatting
- Adherence to your preferred style guide
- Maintaining the integrity of your original tone
- Pricing: 3-5¢ per word.
Sensitivity Readings
This service enhances your work by focusing on:
- Identifying language that shows bias or may be perceived as offensive.
- Suggesting alternative language when possible to help ensure that your manuscript will appeal to a broad audience.
- Pricing: 2-4¢ per word.
How It Works
I believe in a collaborative approach that ensures your project gets the careful attention it deserves, while you remain in full creative control. Here’s how we’ll work together:
1. Sample Edit & Review
Send me up to 1,000 words from your manuscript for a detailed sample edit. A fee of 2¢ per word is assessed and collected at this stage. I’ll provide:
- A thorough edit of your sample (showing all suggested edits in the text so you see exactly what I’ve proposed)
- A personalized letter explaining my editorial approach and the reasoning behind my changes
- A proposal outlining:
- The total cost for a full manuscript edit
- A projected timeline for completion
2. Agreement & Project Start
If you’re happy with the proposal, I’ll send a clear editing agreement that spells out our expectations, deliverables, and payment schedule.
- Payment terms:
- 50% of the total fee due upon signing
- Remaining 50% due upon project completion
3. Full Edit Delivery
Once the project is complete and final payment is received, you’ll receive your manuscript with my recommended edits clearly marked. This way, you can review every suggestion and decide what works best for your vision.
If you’d like a second pass after incorporating your chosen edits, I offer this as an additional service for a negotiated fee.