Types of Editing
Editing is the process of refining your manuscript for clarity, structure, and emotional impact. It helps your story flow smoothly, your characters resonate, and your voice shine through with confidence.
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​It is important to understand the different types of editing so you can better decide on which service you need.
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Developmental Editing
Voice & Clarity
(Line & Copy editing)
Proofreading
Big-picture structure, pacing, character arcs, and narrative flow.
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Ideal for: Early drafts, major revisions, or writers seeking deep story guidance.
Sentence-level polish, grammar, tone, rhythm, and readability.
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Ideal for: Writers ready to refine their voice and elevate the emotional impact.
Final grammar check, typos, formatting, and consistency.
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Ideal for: Manuscripts that are nearly ready to publish and need a last round of polish.
Editing Packages
​For writers who want all-in-one editing support
Short Project
Starting at
$1000
Word Count: 0–15,000 words (~30 pages)
Includes:
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Developmental Edit (if needed): structure, clarity, emotional impact
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Voice & Clarity Edit: sentence-level polish, tone, rhythm
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Proofreading: final grammar and formatting check
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Optional: 20-min feedback call + style sheet​
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Perfect for: Short stories, essays, poetry collections, zines
Mid-length Manuscript
Starting at
$1800
Word Count: 15,001–40,000 words (~30–80 pages)
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Includes:
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Developmental Edit: pacing, flow, character arcs
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Voice & Clarity Edit: refine voice, enhance readability
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Proofreading: final polish
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Optional: 30–45 min feedback call + style sheet
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Perfect for: Novellas, compact memoirs, hybrid works
Full-length Manuscript
Starting at
$2500
Word Count: 40,001–60,000+ words (~80–120+ pages)
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Includes:
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Developmental Edit: full narrative guidance
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Voice & Clarity Edit: line-level refinement
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Proofreading: ready-to-publish polish
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Optional: 60-min feedback call + style sheet
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Perfect for: Standard-length novels, complete memoirs
À La Carte Editing Services
For writers who need individual services.
These prices are for works up to 15k words (equivalent to 60 pages)
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If your manuscript exceeds the standard limits for à la carte services or editing packages, no worries—we offer flexible add-on pricing to keep things clear and fair.
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Add-On Rates:
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$10–$15 per additional page beyond 60 pages (for à la carte) or 120 pages (for packages)
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OR $25–$40 per additional 1,000 words beyond the included word count​
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We’ll assess your manuscript’s length and complexity, then provide a custom quote that honors your budget and your book’s needs. Payment plans are always available.
Developmental Editing​
from $600
Voice & Clarity Editing ​​
from $400
Proofreading
from $250