Writing Services
One-on-one Coaching — $125/10 pages
Designed for writers at any stage in their creative development. This service encompasses an in-depth and individualized review of creative writing in any genre and is paired with a 90-minute consultation where the work is discussed at length, inclusive of any clarifying page edits. Ideal for writers working towards larger projects (chapbooks, portfolios, full-length books) and those looking for more specialized feedback about what makes their voice unique, their compositional strengths from a macro and micro perspective, and opportunities to deepen imagery, themes and motifs already emerging in early drafts.
Personalized Lit Journal Submission List — $125/10 sites
For those writers with polished work ready to be sent out for publication consideration in the wide world of literary journals. A personalized questionnaire is supplied to obtain information about genre/s, geographical reach, themes, and relevant demographics in alignment with one’s writing goals. From there, an individualized list of ten current opportunities is generated containing their appropriate deadlines, and a summary of their pertinent guidelines and submission processes.
Editing Services
Developmental Editing — $65/hr
A comprehensive assessment of the strengths and weaknesses in a manuscript, focusing on content and how it is organized. The project’s main thesis, argument, or narrative is examined and recommendations are made for material to be expanded, tightened, or moved. The goals of developmental editing are to connect missing structural links and adjust pacing, allowing the writer to ready their text for copyediting.
Copyediting — $45/hr
A detailed review for clarity and consistency in a manuscript, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citations. An editorial style is applied at this stage (e.g., APA, Chicago, MLA) and the project is shaped for continuity. The goals of copyediting range from fixing the general mechanical issues in a text as listed above (a light copyedit), to polishing and adjusting the flow of words and ideas (a heavy copyedit).
Proofreading — $35/hr
The final quality check before a manuscript is published, focusing on how closely the page proof adheres to the copyedited text. The goals of proofreading are to ensure that mistakes have not been introduced after book formatting has been set, and that the manuscript conforms to the editorial style that was adopted in the copyediting stage.
