Services
I can help you strengthen your story’s structure, characterisation, and plot. I can also assist with your writing process if you find yourself getting stuck along the way.
I’m also able to help with a final quality check on your already edited and formatted manuscript so you can publish with confidence.
Genres I work with
My preferred genres are mystery/suspense, magical realism, historical fiction and historical fantasy, and so-called women’s fiction, but I’m familiar with fiction in general. If you write in another genre, we might still be a good fit. (Although, please note that I am not a fan of “gritty” fiction; I tend to prefer “cosy” stories and won’t edit anything with gratuitous violence. I also don’t work on erotica or stories with an overtly religious message.
Services
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Developmental Editing
Big-picture story guidance with edits on your manuscript and a revision letter.
Cost: Usually between £1,300 and £2,000 for a 90,000 word manuscript (payments plans available)
Free sample edit
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Manuscript critique
Big-picture story guidance in the form of a revision letter.
Cost: Usually between £500 and £700 for a 90,000 word manuscript (payment plans available) -
Proofreading
A final quality check before publishing.
Cost: Depends on word count.For materials that are shorter in length, I charge an hourly rate of £29.85, which is in keeping with the CIEPs suggested minimum rates. A project quote can be provided, however, if this is preferred. If you’re a publishing company, I’m happy to provide a per-word rate. Contact me for details.
Free sample proofread
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Book coaching
Bespoke assistance with your story-in-progress, to help you reach your writing goals.
Cost: £50 per hour
30-minute introductory session free
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Query letters, synopses, and submission packages
Help polishing your submission to a literary agent or publisher.
Cost: £35 an hour
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Beta Reading
A skilled reader’s response to your story, characters, and plot.
Cost: Varies by length. £200 for novels between 70,000 and 90,000 words. -
Outline Review
Big-picture story guidance with comments on your outline and a revision letter.
Cost: Dependent on length and complexity of outline.
