Foxx Editorial Fiction Editing Services

Thank you for choosing Foxx Editorial for your editing or critiquing needs!

Kathleen's goal is to provide you with thorough, timely feedback and edits for your fiction project. This inquiry form provides her with the information she needs to determine when she can take on your project and give you an accurate quote based on the scope of your project. Services available are listed below.

You can find more information about each service on her website here.

Kathleen typically reads and edits Adult or YA in the following genres: domestic or psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, gothic fiction/horror, historical and historical fantasy, supernatural/paranormal, some book club fiction, and some rom coms. She is great with dual or multiple POVs and dual timelines. Please note that epic/high fantasy and science fiction are not typically genres she reads heavily. Structurally, her areas of expertise are in the above-mentioned genres. Stylistic and copy edits can be booked in any genre (unless the story contains any of the Hard No elements listed below).

Hard No stories: extreme gore and ruthless violence from the beginning to the end of the story, explicit/repeated rape, erotica, highly religious stories, heavy politics, or stories where animals or children are harmed (intentionally) on the page.

She particularly loves twisty, jaw-dropping thrillers, haunted houses, ghosts, ancestry, time travel, witches, and anything to do w/ soulmates/soul connections, reincarnation, and past lives. Kathleen is happy to provide edits on a wide range of word counts, but generally speaking, stories in the above-mentioned genres are typically under 100,000 words (especially for debuts!).

NOTE: If this is for a query or synopsis critique or a short/flash fiction critique, Kathleen is happy to accept any genre (except for the noted graphic content above). If you're not sure if your genre would be a good fit, please don't hesitate to ask.

Please let Kathleen know any additional information you feel will help her understand the scope of your project. If you have questions or would like to inquire about her availability, please contact her here.

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 line-level writing. Generally speaking, fees range between the industry standard of $0.014-$0.024USD per word (with standard formatting*) depending on the type of edits being booked. Editorial letters are provided and show specific examples and suggestions and a detailed overview in addition to the feedback notes and edits made in the document itself. A revision round is included in all full edit bookings.

Structural edits are the most comprehensive and therefore the most expensive form of editing. However, if structural edits are necessary, it won't make any sense to book other forms of editing first because any structural edits made after stylistic or copy edits or proofreading will inevitably introduce new errors. Please have a look at the various types of editing and why each type is important by visiting Kathleen's website here.

For those seriously considering booking full edits, a free sample edit is offered for up to 2000 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

Repeat clients receive 10% 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

* If you are booking a full manuscript assessment for $750 USD, a $375 USD discount will be applied to your future full edit booking for the same manuscript, should you decide to book with Kathleen. If your word count is longer than 90K, please reach out so she can give you an accurate quote that reflects your word count.

** If you book a fifty-page assessment for $200 USD, this amount will be credited toward a full edit booking of the same manuscript if you book full edits.

*** If you book a ten-page assessment with Kathleen for $45 USD, this amount will be credited toward a full edit booking of the same manuscript.

*Please note: the synopsis fee of $25 is for 1-2 pages. If your synopsis is 3-5 pages, it will have to be pared down quite a bit and necessitates more reading time. An additional $10 and 1 day will be required.

* Please note: manuscripts typically take between 3-5 weeks to deliver feedback (depending on the length of your project). If your manuscript is longer than 100K words, this will increase the turnaround time. In order to secure your edits or brainstorming session, book in now (don't wait until you're ready to hand over your project in case Kathleen is booked up).

Please ensure you have selected the editing service you are requesting and fill out the required information. If you have any questions about the service or if you would like to check availability, please contact Kathleen here.

For full manuscript edits, when your form is received, Kathleen will provide a quote based on your individual needs. Once that’s accepted, an invoice will be sent and a 50% deposit will be required to hold your spot and before work can begin. A contract will be sent separately which protects the interests of both parties. The remaining 50% must be paid within 3 days of the first delivery of the document(s).

Payment for query packages, short story critiques/edits, and assessments must be paid in advance.

For Canadian residents, taxes are based on the province or territory of your residence. Payment can be conveniently made via PayPal.

Thank you for trusting Kathleen with your work!