I have been a freelance technical editor since 2013, and am available for hire for literary works of any length.
For fiction, I specialize in all types of Romance, LGBT+ themes, and Fantasy. I welcome both YA and Adult works. I love short stories, but I’m just as good with novels and longer works.
I can provide fact-checking for medical-related works and scenes. As a transmasc nonbinary POC, I am delighted to offer insight and guidance for characters who may fall into those categories as well. I am also available to help with high-heat scenes.
My goal as an editor is to help polish your work to a beautiful shine. I aim to help you communicate your ideas with vivid clarity. I am trained in the American modernist writing and editing style, which means that I tend towards lean prose over highly-ornamented writing.
Services Offered
I’m ready and available to help you at every step of the editing process!
Brainstorming: Stuck on a scene? Need help untangling a storyline? I’ve got you. I’ll help you talk it out and act as an active sounding board to help you get back to the good part: writing!
Line Editing: This is the first-pass edit after you’ve finished your own self-edits and passed them to beta readers. It includes spelling, punctuation and grammar, but also notes on pacing, narrative inconsistencies, character voices, and clarity. I aim to give you clear feedback on how a reader would perceive and respond to your work, and if that’s not what you were going for, I help you communicate exactly what you intend. I have a meticulous, in-depth editing style. This is by far the most in-depth editing I offer.
Copyediting: Coming soon!
Proofreading: A “finishing-touches” type of editing. Proofreading checks strictly for grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos, and similar surface-level concerns. It does not deal with the content of the story.
Prices
Brainstorming:
- $10/hour, pro rated as needed
Line Editing:
- 10,000 words and up: $0.005 a word
- $10/1,000 words, up to 3,000 words
- $5/1,000 words, from 3,000 to 10,000 words
Proofreading:
- $5/1,000 words, up to 3,000 words
- $2.5/1,000 words, from 3,000 to 10,000 words
- 10,000 words and up: $0.003 a word
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a sample?
Yes! I offer sample chapters for longer works, and samples of the first five paragraphs for shorter works.
What type of English do you specialize in?
I am available for American English only.
What format do you prefer?
Microsoft word, Google Docs, and Ellipsus are all wonderful.