Premier Literary Services
Services
I work with all lengths of fiction.
Contact me for a free 1,000-word assessment with no obligations.
Free assessments are not available for stories under 1500 words.
I am not a good fit for romance, erotica, or religion.
I do not use or support use of generative AI in any capacity.
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Book Coaching
Use and break up your time as you'd like; this might include assistance building an action plan, developing your plot, one-on-one chats, random emailed questions, character development, feedback, etc.
For each request, I'll send you an update of the time used and what you have remaining.
$60 per hour
$200 for four hours
Unused time expires after 12 months.
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Editorial Assessment
Sometimes called a "manuscript evaluation", this review of your full manuscript shows you what made it onto the page. An editorial assessment provides actionable feedback and advice to help you plan your next steps.
You'll receive an editorial letter (10+ pages) explaining how well your manuscript fits in with your genre and target market. I'll detail problems I see with plot, characters, and structure, plus make recommendations for meeting your writing goals.
$0.015 per word
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Developmental Editing
This service helps you solve plot problems, strengthen your character development, and streamline your story from start to finish. It's normal for this stage to require a new draft. You might be surprised what I find.
You'll receive an editorial letter (15+ pages) detailing plot, characters, structure, and how they work with your genre and target audience. You'll find sections explaining problem areas and how they affect your book's success. This letter includes a full review of the foundations of writing, narrative structure, missing research points, tips and tricks for your genre, and general recommendations. You'll also receive line, chapter, and overall notes in your manuscript.
$0.03 per word
This package is one pass.
Line-level notes should not be confused with line editing.
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Line Editing
This service checks language, character, setting, and description consistencies throughout your manuscript to help you improve your overall writing quality.
This is best utilized after solving plot problems.
You'll receive an editorial letter (5+ pages) discussing your language usage, consistently misunderstood terms or concepts, how these aspects fit with your genre and target market, and how they affect your book's success.
$0.02 per word
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Formatting
(interior book design)
This service reformats your edited, polished manuscript for self-publication.
We'll discuss the interior style of your book: what you want it to look like, special features, size, etc. You'll choose from the samples and receive your fully formatted manuscript file for print or digital.
$0.001 per word
Additional publication type: $10
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Questions? Reach out anytime.
I do not use or support use of generative AI in any capacity.
Find helpful definitions of the different types of editing here.
Add-ons
Line Editing
After you complete revisions on your developmental package, add line editing for half price.
1¢ per word
For developmental editing clients only.
Formatting
Add formatting for both physical and digital release to your developmental or line editing package for half price.
$0.0005 per word
For developmental and line editing clients only.
Discounts/Bonuses
Continuations
Returning clients enjoy a 10% discount on services for new standalone projects.
Not available for book coaching.
Series clients enjoy a 25% discount for each additional project in the series (after the first).
Not available for book coaching.
Upgrades incorporate prior service payments on the same project.
Rights
You own the rights to your material.
My role is to help you find the best words to express your thoughts. I will never claim rights to your work, never expect acknowledgement, and never charge royalties fees.
Additional protections: you receive a signed, standard Non-Disclosure Agreement for each contracted project.
AI Statement
I do not use AI at any stage. I expect all clients to confirm they have not used AI at any stage of their process. I only work with human creators on projects developed by and for humans.
Billing
I invoice through PayPal in installments that we discuss in advance. With a 50% deposit up front, I can begin work. I will email you before each invoice so you know what to expect. Your deposit is fully refundable until I'm finished and ready to bill for the remaining balance.
I'm happy to work with you on a payment plan that suits your needs.
US residents may submit a 1099 contractor form depending on cost so you can claim my service as a business expense. This is your choice.
The PLS fee structure is on par with the Editorial Freelancers Association reported average.