“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.������Scott Adams, Dilbert

Not everyone wants or needs the same level of editing. And while anyone with a good eye, impeccable spelling, and an excellent grasp of grammar and punctuation rules can copyedit a fiction manuscript, it takes an artist to polish a novel from a rough stone into a fine gem. I am that artist. Through years of practice and a natural talent, I have mastered the art of line editing, and I have a special flair for fiction.

Whether your novel needs just a few minor adjustments or a major overhaul, I can help���without changing YOUR unique voice.

A special note for self-publishers and first-time authors:

No matter how good your book may be now, you can always benefit from having an impartial, trained, intuitively talented editor help you prepare your manuscript ready for publication. I am a published author and long-time professional editor whose clients include writers whose memoirs, general nonfiction, and novels have spent time on The New York Times bestseller list.

Editing Rates���Priced according to the number of words you send me):

surface editing���Sometimes mistakenly called proofreading, this means correcting simple grammatical and spelling errors, plus adding the occasional comment or query for clarification.

��� Up to 100,000 words = .01 per word

��� 100,001 and over = .015 per word

copyediting���This process includes the above, plus minor sentence revision, vocabulary/tone adjustments, simple sentence or paragraph reorganization.

��� Up to 100,000 words = .015 per word

��� 100,001 and over = .02 per word

line/substantive editing���This includes all the above, plus major enhancements in tone, organization, and content. Warning: Prima donnas should NOT request this level of editing. These fees are estimates only until I can evaluate the actual manuscript.

��� Up to 100,000 words = .02 per word

��� 100,001 and over = .03���.05 per word

Other services:

��� book design and formatting for self-publishing

��� custom print-ready cover designs

��� ask!

Email a sample and project description for an estimate. Package pricing available.