Clear rates, no mystery math.
Use the cards for quick reference, then plug in your word count for a faster sense of the investment.
Per-word options
Best when you know exactly which level of support the manuscript needs.
MS Evaluation
Big-picture feedback and a strategic roadmap before deeper revisions.
$12 / 1,000 words
$0.012 per word
Developmental Edit
Structure, pacing, stakes, and emotional payoff work.
$22 / 1,000 words
$0.022 per word
Copy Edits
Grammar, continuity, punctuation, and consistency polish.
$15 / 1,000 words
$0.015 per word
Line Edits
Sentence-level rhythm, clarity, and dialogue tightening.
$20 / 1,000 words
$0.020 per word
Proofreading
A final pass for clean, publication-ready pages.
$10 / 1,000 words
$0.010 per word
Bundled support
Best for writers who want continuity across multiple stages of revision.
The Green Room
$0.048 per word
A full VIP editorial experience with support between revision passes.
- Developmental edit
- Post-revision line and copy edits
- Post-revision final proofread
- Phone, text, or Zoom check-ins during revision stages
- One final "post-mortem" check-in
Punch-Ups
$0.025 per word
Copy and line edits combined for a manuscript that needs polish.
- Copy edits
- Line edits
- One focused pass that keeps momentum high
Cold Open
$350-$400
For writers getting query-ready and wanting the package to feel sharp from page one.
- Query critique
- Synopsis critique
- Feedback on the first 1–3 chapters
- One round of follow-up questions via email
The Green Room: $0.048 per word
Punch-Ups: $0.025 per word
Flat-fee support for specific pieces
Useful when you need a tighter scope or want help on your submission materials.
First Chapter Review
A focused pass on your opening pages to sharpen the hook and the setup.
$100
Query critique
Feedback on your pitch so the package lands fast and clearly.
$60
Synopsis critique
Notes on clarity, stakes, and pacing for your synopsis.
$100
Cold Open
Query, synopsis, and first 1–3 chapters, plus one round of follow-up questions by email.
$350-$400
Simple, secure payments
All payments are processed through Venmo or Paypal for a quick and convenient experience.
Word-count pricing calculator
Enter your manuscript length to estimate per-word services and packages. Cold Open stays a flat range, and the add-ons below stay fixed.
Use a whole number between 1 and 500,000.
- First Chapter Review: $100
- Query critique: $60
- Synopsis critique: $100
- Cold Open: $350-$400
Proofreading
A final pass for clean, publication-ready pages.
$700
MS Evaluation
Big-picture feedback and a strategic roadmap before deeper revisions.
$840
Copy Edits
Grammar, continuity, punctuation, and consistency polish.
$1,050
Line Edits
Sentence-level rhythm, clarity, and dialogue tightening.
$1,400
Developmental Edit
Structure, pacing, stakes, and emotional payoff work.
$1,540
Punch-Ups
Copy and line edits combined for manuscripts ready for a sharp polish.
$1,750
The Green Room
Developmental edit, post-revision line and copy edits, final proofread, plus revision check-ins and a post-mortem.
$3,360