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As a writer myself, I know how important it is to find an editor who can see and encourage the heart behind your story. Through my edits, I encourage and uplift you to continue writing the stories God has called you to write.
God gave you the gift of story; let’s make it shine.
God gave you the gift of story; let’s make it shine.
*All pricing is in USD
Manuscript Assessment
Manuscript Assessment
After reading through your entire manuscript, I'll write you a 10-15 page letter, digging into your strengths and weaknesses, as well as elements like your plot, themes, character development, and more.
This edit is perfect for writers looking to grow in their writing craft without breaking the bank.
Price: $300-600 flat rate (dependent on word count)
Line Edit
Line Edit
This edit looks at the overall rhythm and flow of your manuscript line-by-line. I focus on tightening your prose and correcting grammar and spelling mistakes. My feedback will be provided through comments and margin notes in your manuscript, utilizing the “track changes” feature for in-line edits.
This edit is perfect for writers already confident in the story itself and who want to make it shine.
Price: $0.010 per word
Short Story Assessment
Short Story Assessment
This edit is focused on refining your short story, looking at it as a whole and line-by-line. I focus on improving your characters, polishing your sentences, and correcting grammar. My feedback will be given through comments and in-line edits in your manuscript.
Price: Up to 5,000 words: $30-50 flat rate dependent on word count
Testimonial
Testimonial
"Jessica has been an invaluable asset to my publishing journey across multiple roles, from street team support to alpha and beta reading. Whenever she's critiqued one of my novels, and she has critiqued at least half a dozen over the years, her feedback is the perfect mix of practical critique and encouragement. She has a wonderful knack for identifying structural flow from a reader's perspective, understanding genre well, and pointing out awkward sentences. Her encouragement always makes me want to dive back into edits! She is prompt, a good communicator, and willing to tackle any task with a supportive attitude. Any author would be fortunate to have her eyes on their manuscript!"
Kellyn Roth
author of The Chronicles of Alice & Ivy series and The Hilton Legacy trilogy
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you edit?
What do you edit?
I have experience in the Middle-Grade, YA, and Adult categories. Because I'm a historical, contemporary, and romance author, those are my specialties, but I'm also open to other genres!
That being said, I will not edit anything that contains cursing, LGBTQ content, witchcraft, explicit sexual content, excessive violence/gore, horror, or stories written with the assistance of AI. I will not edit horror or screenplays.
How long will it take to edit my manuscript?
How long will it take to edit my manuscript?
The time I need to edit your manuscript depends on the type of edit you choose and the length of your manuscript, but I aim to have your manuscript fully edited in 3-5 weeks.
Can you still edit my manuscript if I'm on a tight deadline?
Can you still edit my manuscript if I'm on a tight deadline?
Contact me to check my availability for your timeline. Depending on my schedule, I may be able to get it done faster for an additional rush fee of 20%.
What will the editing process look like?
What will the editing process look like?
When you first contact me, we'll discuss the details of your story as well as talk about your goals for the project and your heart behind writing it. I would love to also get to know you as the author!
Once we've solidified the details of your edit, you can send me your manuscript through email on the date we have agreed upon. I'll take 3-5 weeks to complete my edits and then return the manuscript to you.
How should I format my manuscript?
How should I format my manuscript?
Please send it formatted in Microsoft Word to an 8.5″ x 11″ size with numbered pages, 1″ margins, 0.5″ indents, double-spaced lines, and 12-point Times New Roman font. This is the industry standard.
How will payments work? Do you offer installment payments?
How will payments work? Do you offer installment payments?
I invoice all payments through PayPal.
If I'm booked out months in advance or you'd like to book a specific spot, I'll invoice you a 50% non-refundable deposit, and I will invoice you for the remaining 50% before I return your manuscript. In other cases, I require the whole payment upfront.
Payment plans can be discussed if necessary, but I will always require the full payment before I return your manuscript to you.
Do returning clients receive a discount?
Do returning clients receive a discount?
Yes! If you’re a returning client, I offer a 10% discount on all future edits.
Are you ready to make your story shine?
Are you ready to make your story shine?
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