Empress Editing is ready to help!
I take a me
thodical approach and edit one piece at a time. Your work will be my primary literary focus. If you long for a one-on-one editorial relationship, I look forward to speaking with you. Together, we will indulge your story because it’s worth it.
My writing and editing experience lean toward short stories and novels and genre experience includes Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Military and Historical fiction and Non-fiction. If you’re writing in another genre, please reach out as I expect my list to expand over time. I’m not a good fit for Horror or Erotica.
I excel at line-level suggestions, (one critique partner said, “Your comments are specific and communicated well so I don’t have to wonder what you meant.) I love character, plot and world development, which are the basics of story.
All services include a $5 sample of your first page so you can see how I edit. If you decide to book my services, that cost will go toward the project fee.
Editorial Letter: I will read your manuscript and provide a detailed letter discussing strengths, weaknesses, potential issues and solutions. This is a hands-off overview and will not have on-the-page suggestions, but if you are in the first stages of writing, (such as plot or character development or worldbuilding) this can help you avoid pitfalls. Expect a two-week turn around for novels.
- $100 for 10,000 words or less
- $250 for more than 10,000 words; please provide an outline
- Additional $50 for 30-minute letter consultation
Developmental Editing includes an in-depth examination of the overall structure of your story including plot, character arc and thematic progress. These are the dry bones of every story and the elements most likely to muddy an otherwise promising tale. It can take months because of the need to rewrite and get the basic story in place. Editorial suggestions will be made via Track Changes and in-manuscript comments. Cost for short stories (less than 10,000 words) is .04 a word. Due to the time involved, the price for any work longer than 10,000 words is .06 per word.
Line and Copy Editing is a process I tend to combine, and I charge .04 a word for short stories and .06 a word for works longer than 10,000 words.
Payment Process: If you wish to use my editing services after seeing the sample, I will add you to my work calendar and send you a contract. I ask for 50% of payment upon start of work and will invoice you for final payment when I’ve finished. Payment are processed through Paypal or Venmo.
I remain available for clarification of editorial comments. For content editing, your fee includes a 30-minute conversation to discuss suggested changes. For copy editing, I am always available via email for technical questions about changes.
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