straightforward pricing

Prices

Per-page rates for editing, hourly rates for fact-checking and evaluation, and per-word rates for original fiction.
Every quote is confirmed after a brief sample read so you know exactly what you're paying for.

  • Per-page rates

    Copy Editing
    Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
    $5–8 / page

    Substantive Editing
    Line editing, organization, plot edits, etc.
    $22–28 / page

    Developmental Editing
    Start-to-finish book consultation
    $25–30 / page

  • Per-hour rates

    Fact-checking
    Research and cross-referencing (nonfiction or historical fiction)
    $30 / hour

    Manuscript Evaluation
    Manuscript reading with constructive notes
    $50 / hour

  • Per-word rates

    Fiction Writing
    Original creative fiction writing
    22¢ / word

A note on quotes: Every manuscript is different. After a free sample read, I'll send a firm quote and a realistic timeline.
Sliding scale and payment plans available for emerging writers — just ask.

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