From Persistence to Polish
Manuscript Editing and Private Writing Coaching
EDITING SERVICES
I’m a writer as well as an editor. I know exactly how hard you’ve worked, and how important it is to be given clear guidance on where to go next. Whether you’re self-publishing or seeking traditional publishing routes, I can help you prepare your manuscript for the right audience. Read on to determine which type of editing is the right fit for your current project.
Content / Developmental Edit
- Personalized agreement that allows you to specify your concerns and goals.
- In-text comments and line edits on the manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses on areas such as plot, character development, scene mastery, dramatic tension, flow of ideas, etc.
- Notes and edits on common style/grammar problems found within manuscript (Note: This is not a complete copy edit of your manuscript).
- A comprehensive summary letter addressing all key issues and strategies for revision.
- Includes one 30-minute phone consultation. Additional consults are billed at $100/hr.
- Please note, for projects with word counts fewer than 5,000 words, I bill by the hour rather than per word
- Additional consults are billed at $100/hr.
Reserve time with Jordan for a Content/Developmental edit now! $300.
Please note that unless you've spoken with me before booking, I cannot guarantee an editing timeline of your choosing. I recommend you email me first.
CONTENT CRITIQUE
- Personalized agreement that allows you to specify your concerns and goals.
- A comprehensive summary letter addressing all key issues and strategies for revision.
- Includes one 30-minute phone consultation. Additional consults are $100/hr.
Reserve time with Jordan for a Content Critique now! Please note that unless you've spoken with me before booking, I cannot guarantee an editing timeline of your choosing. I recommend you email me first. $300.
QUERY LETTERS
You may think you’ve done the hardest part, completing your manuscript. But many writers find that writing a query letter—the introductory sales pitch you make to a literary agent or publisher—is even harder. I can help you simplify this process. You send me one query letter, and I’ll edit three total drafts (the original and two revisions). Price: $150 per unique letter. *Please note that I may require up to two weeks from date of purchase to complete initial edit.
SYNOPSES
In addition to a query letter, many literary agents or small publishers will require a 1-2 page synopsis of your entire novel. A synopsis is not the time to let your writing style flourish; it’s to “give away” the entire plot of your novel so the agent can decide if it’s right for them. I can help you with this process: You send me a 1 to 2 page synopsis (1000 words max) and I’ll edit three total drafts (the original and two revisions). Price: $200. *Please note that I may require up to two weeks from date of purchase to complete initial edit.
COACHING SERVICES
Do you have a book in you that wants out but you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have a rough outline and you need motivation and accountability (and feedback!) to get it finished. Perhaps you’re looking for help with a writing plan. Writing coaching might be the perfect route for you. A coach is one part teacher and one part mentor, with the ability to tailor a program to your specific needs.
My coaching may include a combination of email communication, zoom calls, review and critique of outlines, chapters, and synopses. We can do plot or narrative arc brainstorming; mini-lessons to help you cement your craft; creating or finding resources to support your project and much more.
Writing coaching is a process of brainstorming, editing and accountability to get your work done. From drumming up ideas to helping you edit and polish, I tailor my coaching to your individual needs.
Coaching requires a minimum purchase of two coaching hours at $100/hr. Larger packages of hours come with a discount.
COACHING AREAS CAN INCLUDE:
- Brainstorming ideas
- Outlining a draft with support
- Creating a writing plan with accountability
- Practicing a specific area of writing craft
- Learning essay writing basics
- Developmental editing and critique of your writing
- Learning the business of writing and publishing
- Learning how to break into freelance writing
- And more…
Coaching Services
Pricing and FAQs
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What kind of editing do I need?
- It is my experience that most people who think they want a copy-edit (corrections and style fixes) actually want a developmental edit or a critique–getting comprehensive comments on the big picture issues of the story. You are ready for a copy-edit when you are DONE making changes to your story, scenes, and character development and are ready to submit your manuscript somewhere or publish it. The copy-edit is the LAST stage of editing.
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What is your editing turnaround time?
- I’m often booked out a month or more. I ask for a non-refundable $300 deposit on a project to guarantee a time slot. (That will go back into your edit fee, of course).
- On average, a full length manuscript, of 300-400 pages will take 3-4 weeks for a critique and 4-6 weeks for a developmental edit with line edits.
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What types of work do you edit?
- Novels of all genres
- Memoirs
- Non-fiction books
- Non-fiction book proposals
- Essays and short stories