Rates There’s a debate about whether or not editors should post their rates on their website. I post mine as a favor to you because I know what it’s like to be stretched financially and unsure whether or not something is affordable. I want you to be able to see right away whether this is something you can do or not. However, please note that I reserve the right to adjust my rates as I need to. I don’t do it often, and they won’t ever sky-rocket overnight. But if you are here one month and then come back several months later and notice changes in these rates, understand that this is a part of what I need to do to manage my business. Also, please note that I charge by the hour for most services. This is an advantage to you because I am a very fast editor. On average, most editors can substantively edit about 2-5 pages an hour. That’s anywhere between 70 and 175 hours for a 350-page novel. At an average going rate of $50/hour…you do the math! In contrast, my average is around 15 hours for the same size of novel. I don’t skimp on the feedback, and I read through your entire work at least twice. My only explanation for my speed is that I read and think very quickly. This means you get a huge savings. You can further lower your costs by becoming a good self-editor because then there will be less work I will have to do on your manuscript. This is one reason why I insist on a screening critique before I do a full edit. If you still need to master the basics of the fiction craft, there are far cheaper ways to do that than pay for a professional edit. I’d rather direct you to some other resources to help you improve your writing craft and then have you return later when my help will be of most use to you. I only edit Adult or YA book-length fiction, novellas, or novella collections contracted or being targeted for royalty-paying publishing houses. I’m open to working in most genres. Please do not contact me regarding children’s novels, picture books, short stories, or any non-fiction. Please do not contact me if you are planning to self-publish in any form. Good news! The Fiction Fix-It Shop now has a Referral Program! Read more about it here.   Click on any of the below services for a more detailed discussion of that service. If you are unsure which service is the best for you, check the Services Offered page or fill out the Contact Form and I’ll be glad to help you. Screening Critique/Initial Content Edit: First 5000 words of any adult or YA fiction manuscript. This step is required for anyone seeking a full edit of a manuscript, so that the writer and I can both decide if this is a good match. If we decide to work together on the full manuscript, the critique fee will be deducted from the total cost of the edit. This is also a great option for people entering contests or preparing a book proposal. $55.00   Substantive Edit: Looking at plot, structure, characters, scenes, as well as refining the writing style and voice. Includes line editing (refining sentence structure and paragraphs) but not copy editing. These are the things that will make or break your manuscript. Get them checked before approaching an agent or editor. Attention Published Authors: paying for a substantive edit now can save you revision/rewriting time later. Give yourself the gift of a shorter revision letter from your editor. Fewer revisions on this book means more time to concentrate on your next book. $65/hour. (average 80k word manuscript will cost $900-$1000.)   Developmental Edit: Assistance in developing a novel, including character and plot development, brainstorming, plotting, outlining, identifying target audience, creating distinctive voice and style, and genre. Hourly fee includes in-person meetings, phone conferences, emails, and instant message chats, as well as any time I spend individually working on your project. Does not include substantive, line, or copy editing. This service still requires the initial screening critique in order to asses the writer’s skill level and to decide if we are a good fit. Beyond the initial critique, however, this service does not include any work on the actual manuscript itself. It also does not guarantee any further editing services to the client. $70/hour. (billed in increments of 5 hours, client may specify number of total hours and will receive detailed time sheet to document work on the project)   Copy Edit: Checking for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes as well as clarity and continuity details. Highly recommend substantive edits over copy edits as most editors will overlook one or two typos if the story is strong, but a weak story will be rejected regardless of flawless spelling. $50/hour. (average 80k word manuscript will cost about $400.)   Galley Proofreading: For published authors only. Don’t have time to proof your galleys? Let me do it for you. I’ll double check for typos, continuity, spelling, etc. and let you get on with the rest of your work. $200/manuscript (up to 100k words, contact me for larger manuscripts.)   Coaching for Writers: Do you have a particular area of your writing that you’d like to grow in? Struggling with writer’s block? Having a hard time getting the one-on-one help you need? You might need a writing coach. I can help you define your goals and develop steps for how to reach those goals. Then, in a series of coaching sessions (via phone or instant message with voice), we work together to take those steps. You’ll have things to put into practice in between sessions, and then we can evaluate your progress together. $75/1-hour coaching session plus up to 5 follow-up emails as needed. Packages start at 4 sessions for a discounted price of $275. Or purchase individual sessions as needed. Ready to work with the Fiction Fix-It Shop? Have more questions? Click here for our contact form!