Fees for full edits are based on a per-project basis, so it will depend on what kind of edits you need, the word count, and the quality of storytelling and line-level writing. Generally speaking, fees range between the industry standard of $0.013-$0.025 USD per word (with standard formatting*) depending on the type of edits being booked. Extensive, in-depth reviews are provided with thorough, actionabl feedback. An intial round and a revision round are included in these fees.
To avoid any confusion about what kind of editing is done in each stage, please have a look at the various types of editing and why each type is important by visiting Kathleen's website here. Kathleen sometimes equates the editing process to different types of camera lenses; you start with a wide-angle lens to capture the big-picture elements. It's very creative and you can capture whatever you like. As you go through the next stages--stylistic and copy edits--you zoom in closer and closer, and is a mix of creativity and 'rules,' until you get to the proofreading stage, which is very technical, and which would be a macro lens, looking for any errors that were missed during previous line-level edits.
For those seriously considering booking full edits, a complimentary sample edit is offered for your opening pages up to 1000 words to help Kathleen determine editing needs and provide an accurate quote, and to help you see if the editing and communication style meet your expectations.
Fees for for other services are listed with each service below. For the Retainer Service: Retainers are available in $1000 increments (about 8 hours of work), be it for edits, assessments, query and synopsis critiques, brainstorming, consulting, etc. I keep track of the hours used, and once the retainer runs out, we can assess where you’re at, what work still needs to be done (if any), and apply another retainer if necessary. This service helps writers who would like to book with me but who are unsure which services to book or who may have several items they need help with. Good, professional edits are costly, so this enables those with budget concerns get some great guidance and recommendations without having to invest a large amount right away; it’s essentially like a pay-as-you-go option that offers a flexible timeline.
Repeat clients receive 15% off bookings as a thank you for your continued trust!
* Standard formatting is 12pt Times New Roman or similar font, double-spaced pages with 1″ margins