Choose this option if you need a combination of Big Picture and Line Editing. I’ll take the time to read through your work and focus on your areas of concern and strength.

Price:​ (depends on the genre and extent of work required)

• MG – Adult: $0.05 – $0.1 per word

• PB – Chapters: Please inquire further since your word count is less than 20,000

 

• That means a deep edit on…

  • Mechanics

    • Punctuation, grammar, spelling, formatting

    • Strong constructions

  • Flow

    • From one sentence to the next, one paragraph to the next, and one chapter to the next

    • Awkward phrasing and word choices

    • Awkward, stiff, and unfitting dialogue

    • Transitions with multiple POVs

    • Showing and telling (a balance)

    • Narrative and descriptions

  • Developmental elements

    • Character arcs / growth

    • Character likability and/or relatability

    • Compelling conflict, motivations, and external and internal goals

    • Secondary characters that also bring depth to your story

    • Consistency in plot, characterization, voice, settings

    • Pacing with a balanced structure

    • Believability, necessity, plausibility, suspension of disbelief

    • Changing viewpoints rather than head-hopping

    • World-building

    • Fact-checking

    • Romance satisfaction (depending)

    • Suspense and/or mystery satisfaction (depending)

• Be ready to dig into a revision round with this option. I’m not saying tea, wine, chocolate, instrumental music, and aromatherapy candles will be needed—but I’m not saying they won’t be needed, either.

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Note: An overall editorial letter can be included with this service.