Editing Services and Rates
RATES FOR SCREENPLAY SERVICES
STORY EDITING FROM $70
Perfect for both short and feature length films! Scripts under 90 pages cost $70. You can expect to receive your feedback within 5 business days. Scripts over 90 pages cost $135. You can expect your feedback within 10 business days. You receive 1 edit, with each additional costing 60% of your initial cost.
FIRST 15 FEEDBACK FOR $45
If you want feedback from a professional point of view on the first 15-20 pages of your feature length screenplay, this service is for you! I will provide my initial thoughts and light feedback. Additionally, I'll respond to all questions and concerns you have about your work.
For screenplays longer than 90 pages.
RATES FOR MANUSCRIPT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING FOR $0.015 PER WORD
From flash fiction and short stories to novellas and novels, I've got you covered! If your manuscript is under 50,000 words, expect to have your feedback within 28 business days. If your manuscript is over 50,000 words, expect to have your feedback within 42 business days. You receive 1 edit. Collaborative call included.
FIRST CHAPTER FEEDBACK FOR $65
If you want feedback from a professional point of view on the first 3000-4000 words of your novel or novella, this service is for you! I will provide my initial thoughts and light feedback. Additionally, I'll respond to all questions and concerns you have about your work.
RATES FOR OTHER SERVICES
STORY DEVELOPMENT FOR $45 PER HOUR
If you're struggling with refining your draft or are in the midst of your own developmental edit, this coaching service is for you! I'll assist you in creating creative solutions for your story's creative obstacles. This includes: setting, structure, characters, conflict, plot, and more!
OUTLINE FEEDBACK FOR $45
If you want professional feedback on your story's outline before you start writing, this service is for you! I will provide my initial thoughts and feedback on story, plot, pacing and character arcs. Additionally, I'll respond to all questions and concerns you have about your outline.
CONSTRUCTIVE EDITING FROM $125
(MAXIMUM 800 WORDS)
Perfect for personal statements, scholarship essays, and school papers! If you are a student who needs editing and constructive feedback on their writing, this service is right for you. I'll ensure your writing flows, makes sense, and tells an engaging story. There is a maximum of 800 words. For each additional word, it is an extra $0.15. You receive 2 edits, with each additional costing $25. Turnaround time varies.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING AREAS OF FOCUS
STORY & PLOT
Let's discuss ways you can increase the stakes and heighten the emotion.
PACING
I'll suggest ways you can allow your story and its scenes to breathe or quicken.
CHARACTERS
I'll recommend ways you can make your audience fall in love
or make them quake with hate.
DIALOGUE
Let's figure out ways to add subtext, reveal character, and move the plot forward.
Furthermore, my genres/categories of focus are drama, tragedy, romance, coming of age, young adult, and general fiction
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