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Editorial Services

1

First Chapter Critique

$50 for 4000 words (flat rate)

Great for getting feedback on hook, characters, and narration.

Includes: 

  • Editorial letter (overall summary of suggested revisions, around 750 words)

  • In-text comments pointing out strengths and weaknesses in opening chapters

2

Manuscript evaluation

$5 per 1000 words (e.g., a 60,000-word manuscript would be $300)

Great for getting overarching feedback on what is and isn’t working in your manuscript.

Includes:

  • Editorial assessment: a 5–7 page document analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, focusing especially on plot and character.

  • Closing video chat (optional): a 30 to 60 minute closing video call to answer any questions about my comments

3

Developmental edit

$25 per 1000 words (e.g., a 60,000 word manuscript would be $1500)

 

Great for manuscripts that need big-picture help with elements like plot, pacing, structure, and character.

 

Includes:

  • Editorial letter (overall summary of suggested revisions, around 5 - 7 pages)

  • In-text comments (about 3-4 per page, although specific scenes may have more or fewer, depending on manuscript needs)

  • Chapter-by-chapter summaries (details each chapter’s strengths/weaknesses and summarizes my suggested revisions)

  • Opening video chat (optional): 30-minute call to discuss manuscript goals before I review the manuscript

  • Closing video chat (optional): 30-60 minute call to review revisions and answer questions after I review the manuscript

4

Line edit

Prices generally range between $20 to $30 per 1000 words (e.g., a 60,000-word manuscript would cost somewhere between $1200 and $1800). To evaluate exact cost for your manuscript, I need to do a sample edit of 2000 words.

Great for stories that are ready for scene- and chapter-level help.

Includes:

  • In-text comments and in-line edits addressing concerns with blocking, dialogue, flow, and sentence structure

  • Style sheet summarizing common revisions

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Contact

Interested in working with me? Send me a message so we can chat more about your project!

cell: (469) 340-3423

email: starryinkediting@gmail.com

© 2025 by Gretchen Picklesimer Kinney

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