Services

A copy edit starts with corrections that will ensure your document adheres to the 3 Cs of editing: clarity, concision, and correctness. In addition to corrections related to spelling, grammar, and punctuation, I will correct your document for jargon, repetition, and clear language.

Beyond this, the depth of copy edit varies from client to client, and may include corrections for adherence to a style guide; suggestions related to word choice, continuity, and inconsistency; the review of headings, graphs, tables, citations, and/or captions; light fact checking; and the flagging of potential legal liability.

Copy editing includes:

• 2 rounds of review;

• a summary of comments;

• a style sheet.

For fiction, style sheets include character names and descriptions, place names and descriptions, key plot points, and any words or terms that are unique to your story.

Starting at 1¢ per word

Line editing is a careful, line-by-line evaluation of your writing, with a focus on how your ideas are expressed. The result is a document that conveys fully-formed concepts with clarity and concision.

Line editing includes:

• 2 rounds of thorough review;

• a line-by-line assessment of your writing for elements like word choice, sentence structure, flow, vague or unclear text, and minor issues of organization;

• a summary of comments;

• a style sheet.

This level of editing is recommended for any document that could benefit from clear, precise language.

1.5¢ per word

If you think of a piece of writing as a completed puzzle, developmental editing evaluates how all of the pieces of the puzzle fit together.

Developmental editing includes:

• 2 read-throughs of your partial or completed work, with on-page comments;

• for longer narrative works, a chart outlining character, timeline, and setting descriptions;

• an in-depth written evaluation, in which I will summarize my recommendations for your work, including suggestions related to voice, style, flow, organization, pacing, consistency, and readability;

• if desired, the written evaluation can be discussed in a 45-minute phone or video call.

If your work is still in its beginning stages, I can help identify its trajectory and highlight specific points on which to focus as you move forward with your writing.

2¢ per word, or $40 per hour

I have been creating and executing and recipes for over 30 years. As a professionally trained baking and pastry chef, I understand the elements required for a well-written recipe and how to best communicate to your recipe’s target audience.

Recipes

I will edit your recipe, including title, ingredient list, method, header and/or footer notes, and any accompanying text for:

• grammar, spelling, and punctuation;

• consistency in measurements, ingredients, and format;

• clarity of instructions.

I will also ensure that:

• all ingredients listed are included in the recipe, and vice versa;

• the title of the recipe is appropriate to the dish;

• the header and/or footer notes are relevant and/or helpful;

• any accompanying text communicates something compelling about the recipe or a key ingredient.

1.4¢ per word

Cookbooks

Consistency is an essential element of any cookbook. When editing a cookbook, I will:

• edit all recipes for completeness and accuracy;

• ensure all recipes are cohesive and consistent with one another, including measurements and terminology;

• format your recipes according to your preference or style guide;

• edit recipe instructions, header notes, footnotes, and non-recipe sections for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style;

• assist in identifying terms for an index.

1.2¢ per word

As a beta reader, I will evaluate your manuscript from the perspective of your target reader.

A beta read includes:

• 1 read through of your novel or manuscript

• a 3-to-4 page written evaluation summarizing:

  • your novel’s strengths;

  • areas for improvement, typically related to plot, characterization, and pacing.

under 50k words, $200
50k+ words, $250
100k+ words, $300
150k+ words, $350

A Historical Authenticity Evaluation assesses your story for the details that create an immersive experience for your reader. From the small particulars of daily life to larger historical events, this evaluation ensures that nothing will break the spell of your story.

I evaluate stories set in the Ancient Mediterranean and in Europe through the Renaissance.

Includes:

• 1 read through;

• on-page comments;

• a written summary of my observations and suggestions.

1.1¢ per word

Sensitivity readers evaluate a text for the ways it represents an identity or experience that falls outside of the author’s own experience. This can ensure that the text does not misrepresent a population, perpetuate harmful stereotypes, or contain otherwise offensive material.

Identities/content focus for which I read:

• invisible disability and chronic illness; childhood chronic illness; chronic pain;

• neurodivergence, female; especially late diagnosed;

• mental health and illness;

• immigrant and expatriate experience within the Netherlands and Europe;

• motherhood, especially in combination with the above identities;

• feminism.

An authenticity read includes:

• 1 read through;

• on-page comments;

• a written evaluation of my impressions and suggestions.

If I feel I am not the best reader for your project, I will direct you toward readers who may be a better fit.

under 50k words, $200
50k+ words, $250
100k+ words, $300
150k+ words, $350