I currently offer the following services to authors:
- Outline review
- Editing
- Book formatting
Outline Review
Are you getting ready to first-draft or revise your manuscript?
I’ll review your detailed outline — with story beats, character arcs, and more — to help you find logic holes, plot problems, or other pitfalls before you invest too much time and effort. I charge $200 to review and provide a report on a 6- to 7-page novel outline. I primarily work with outlines for novels but can also help with shorter works like novellas and short stories for a custom rate. Email me today to get started!
Editing
Does your manuscript need help?
My editing services include a hybrid developmental and line/copyedit. (Note: I do not provide proofreading.) I have experience editing memoirs, academic papers, technical documents, and essays, but I specialize in fiction—sci-fi, urban fantasy, and paranormal are among my favorites.
Email me today to discuss your project! I’ll ask for a sample of your manuscript so I can get a feel for your material; I’ll work up a quote for your project based on this free “test-edit” of this sample, and you can see what I would bring to your project. Typical rates for genre novels (~ 70K – 100K words) are $3200 – $6000.
Book formatting
Do you have a polished manuscript that needs formatting for publication?
I’m working with Vellum to produce elegant and professional ebooks and print-ready files for print-on-demand titles.
Below are my current rates and guidelines. Both are subject to change.
| Word Count | Price (Mobi & EPUB) | Add Print |
|---|---|---|
| <20K | $50 | +$25 |
| 20-50K | $65 | +$30 |
| 50-75K | $80 | +$40 |
| 75-100K | $90 | +$50 |
| 100-150K | $100 | +$65 |
| 150-200K | $120 | +$75 |
| 200K+ | negotiable | negotiable |
Book formatting details:
Your ebook (.epub) and print-ready (PDF) files will be created in Vellum using your final, edited manuscript file—accepted formats include .docx and Pages. Your final cover art (ebook and print-ready) must be submitted with your manuscript. You will also receive your Vellum file for your archives (requires the Vellum app to open/revise.)
Prices above are for manuscripts that include up to five images. If your manuscript contains more than five images, please inquire a custom rate.
For ebook formatting, turnaround is often within five to seven business days from the time your final manuscript and cover files are received and after formatting options are chosen. Print formatting takes a bit longer, with a typical turnaround around ten business days.
Formatted ebook and print files will be provided for your review, and this service includes up to two minor formatting edits (e.g., adjusting image placement). Additional charges will apply (at $100/hour) if you need to make content changes to your manuscript and/or if you request changes after you’ve approved your review files.
Prices and scheduling are subject to change. If you have questions, please get in touch!