I offer a combination line and copyediting service, as well as a basic manuscript analysis to help you up your self-editing game. While my favorite genres are rom com, fantasy, and mystery, I’m happy to edit any genre, with the exception of high sexual content (I prefer to edit sweet/closed door, but you’re welcome to contact me to discuss specifics if you’re concerned). In general, if it’s PG-13 or less in other areas, I’m happy to edit. I do not work with AI-generated content.
Line Editing and Copyediting
- Free 2500-word sample to determine fit and give a cost estimate
- Average rate: 3000 words/hour (variable depending on manuscript)
- Line edit and copyedit focusing on grammar, punctuation, repetition, awkward phrasing, light fact checking, formatting, and other relevant issues to make your manuscript shine
Basic Manuscript Analysis for Self-Editing
- Manuscript review to point target key changes you can make in your self-editing to improve the overall quality of your manuscript
Know you need an edit but not able to afford it right now? I will review your manuscript and offer specific advice targeted to you and your manuscript. I’ll offer suggestions on things to watch for, common errors I’m seeing, and other ways you can improve your self-editing.
To be clear: A short analysis can never take the place of a full, detailed, professional edit. What my manuscript analysis service can do is help you learn to become better at catching your own mistakes and hopefully help your books be more successful.
If in the end you decide you do want a full edit, I will apply the $50 credit toward the full edit.
In-Depth Manuscript Analysis for Self-Editing
- A manuscript analysis featuring the same elements as the basic analysis, but with more in-depth commentary and additional examples of edited passages
Beta Reading, Developmental Editing, Critiques
- Contact me to discuss pricing and options
Jeanna Mason Stay 