Editorial Services
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First Chapter Critique
$50 for 4000 words (flat rate)
Great for getting feedback on hook, characters, and narration.
Includes:
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Editorial letter (overall summary of suggested revisions, around 750 words)
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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:
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Editorial assessment: a 5–7 page document analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, focusing especially on plot and character.
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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:
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Editorial letter (overall summary of suggested revisions, around 5 - 7 pages)
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In-text comments (about 3-4 per page, although specific scenes may have more or fewer, depending on manuscript needs)
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Chapter-by-chapter summaries (details each chapter’s strengths/weaknesses and summarizes my suggested revisions)
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Opening video chat (optional): 30-minute call to discuss manuscript goals before I review the manuscript
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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:
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In-text comments and in-line edits addressing concerns with blocking, dialogue, flow, and sentence structure
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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