SERVICES
First Chapter Critique
Does your opening chapter have what it takes to snag the reader? Kristen will critique your first chapter (maximum 4,000 words) and point out potential flaws that may hinder your novel’s sales and success.
Manuscript CRITIQUE
This mid-level evaluation flags big-picture issues with your story’s character development, plot clarity, writing quality, pacing, and plot. After reading your manuscript, Kristen will provide honest, constructive feedback in the form of a 10-page editorial letter.
DEVELOPMENTAL Editing
In this high-level evaluation, Kristen reads your entire manuscript, adding comments with suggestions for improvement along the way, then provides constructive feedback in the form of a 15-page report addressing big-picture issues.
BOOK DOCTORING
Book doctoring is an in-depth, hands-on process focused on improving your story’s structure, pacing, perspective, narrative style, organization, and loose ends. In this in-depth process, Kristen may add, remove, or reorganize material.
Line Editing
Line editing improves sentence structure, clarity, eloquence, and flow of scenes. Kristen’s line editing service also includes Kindle e-book formatting free of charge.
Copyediting
Copyediting focuses on the grammar, spelling, and punctuation of your manuscript. Copyediting occurs after the developmental and line editing passes to help improve the manuscript of surface errors.
PAYMENT & PACKAGES
Methods of Payment
A down payment is required before projects begin. Required full payment upfront for projects under $250. All prices are in USD.
- PayPal
- Credit cards
- Personal checks
Timeframe
Each editing pass requires a timeframe of about 2 weeks, depending on manuscript length. Kristen is usually booked several months in advance; please e-mail Kristen to check current availability.
Contract
Prior to all projects, the editor and the author will sign a contract, ensuring both parties understand all parts of the agreement. Different contract and payment options are available. See Kristen’s guide for more details.
Sample Edits & Rush Options
Please see Kristen’s guide for information on sample edits, rush options, and more.
Editor’s Report
Every editing service comes with a personalized Editor’s Report, a 1-page letter highlighting the most common issues found during editing, geared toward showing you how to avoid your most common writing mistakes to become a better writer.
Editing Packages
Save money and publish a better book by bundling multiple editing services. Check out available editing packages.
Available Add-Ons
Turn your manuscript into a published book. Learn more about Kristen’s add-on services, including synopsis writing and author bio writing.