how much does it cost?

It depends!
For editing/rewriting, the cost is based on the amount of work needed.
I give one price for the total project.
If you send me your manuscript and let me know your deadline and other requirements, I will take a look and give you the total price.
For coaching, thirty-minute sessions are $75 and one-hour sessions are $125. ​We can have a single session or as many as you need.
For a critique of your first ten pages, the cost is $100. 

​​HOW DOES IT WORK?

For editing/rewriting, we will discuss your project, deadline, and other requirements. I will let you know the total price after I review your manuscript.
If you want to proceed, half of the fee is due before I begin work and the remainder is due before I send you the final document. You can pay via PayPal or credit card.
Types of editing/rewriting:
  • Copyediting (least expensive). I go through the document and correct errors of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, etc. I also add suggestions where needed.​ 
  • Copyediting plus some rewriting (more expensive). We discuss sections that might seem confusing or where the transition isn't smooth, for example, and I rewrite those sections based on your input.
  • Extensive ghostwriting or rewriting, plus copyediting (most expensive). I can write the whole thing for you! Or, I can take your outline or incomplete draft and fill in the gaps. Once you agree it's in final form, I make a final pass-through to ensure everything is correct.
This is your project, and you're the boss! My job is follow behind you to make sure your work has everything it needs, based on industry best practices and my decades of experience. ​​
​For coaching, we will discuss your project and what you're looking for, and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. 
For a critique of your first ten pages, you will send me your pages, we will discuss them by telephone or Zoom/Facetime, and I will send you a detailed summary of my suggestions.

​​HOW WILL I KNOW IF YOU'RE THE RIGHT ONE FOR ME?

Our relationship is all about trust. 
​We will discuss your project before we begin our collaboration. After that, I am happy to answer your questions or brainstorm ideas or whatever you need. 
For larger, book-length manuscripts, this usually involves a weekly phone call or Zoom meeting.
You can trust me to spend the time it takes to make your document the best it can be. 
If your work is in a field I'm not familiar with or we have very different ideas about how to proceed, I will do my best to find you another qualified professional who can meet your unique needs.