BEHIND EVERY GREAT WRITER IS A GREAT EDITOR
You have a story to tell, but you need help to make it the best it can be. Whether you're in the market for a manuscript evaluation, copy editing, or proofreading, I've got you covered every step of the way.
With affordable pricing and plenty of experience to back my work, I'll take the worry out of your work in progress.
Below, you'll find explanations of each of my services to help you figure out which is right for you. Then, you'll have the chance to fill out the quote form at the bottom of the page, and I'll send you an email response as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can send me an email at bailey@lenacreativesolutions.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
base $100 plus $0.01 / word after 10,000
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
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You need outside feedback on the flow, pacing, and plot of your story
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You feel stuck in your story and aren't sure how to move forward
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You've read over your work one or two times, and the spelling and grammar errors do not take away from the plot
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES...
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Inline comments on developmental aspects of your story
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Suggestions of scenes to add, delete, or modify to focus the plot
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A 1000+ word critique of the elements of your story
COPY EDITING
$0.015 - $0.02 / word
Free 1000 word sample offered for new clients
YOU'RE READY FOR COPY EDITING WHEN...
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You're confident you've resolved the majority of your manuscript's story issues (i.e. plot holes, character development), and you won't be doing any major rewrites moving forward
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You've read through and edited your story at least one time
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES...
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Consistency in spelling, capitalization, and description
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Grammar and punctuation
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Sentence structure, style, and word choice suggestions (including minor rewrites)
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Line editing
COMBO PACKAGE: You can add in-line story comments and developmental critiques, plus a 1000+ word manuscript evaluation for an extra $0.075/word
PROOFREADING
$0.013 / word
YOU'RE READY FOR PROOFREADING WHEN...
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES...
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Consistency in spelling, capitalization, and description
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Grammar and punctuation
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Consistency in formatting
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You have a final, formatted manuscript
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You have already self-edited your manuscript and had it copy edited by me or someone else