Editorial & Consulting

About

I'm a writing teacher and professional editor with fifteen years of experience. I've worked on literary and commercial fiction, poetry and memoirs, including #1 New York Times bestsellers by some of your favorite authors.

Let's discuss your editorial needs and bring your work to life.

First chapters consultation

Includes a detailed thorough read of the first 5000 words of your manuscript, including in-line stylistic and narrative-based comments, a detailed editorial letter, and a brief follow-up call to answer additional questions.

$500 flat rate for prose;

please query for poetry

Query letter consultation

Once you have a draft of your query letter, I'm happy to give in-line, specific feedback, and then look at an additional draft from you.

To ensure my familiarity with your project, this is only available as an add-on service to a full manuscript consultation.

Full manuscript edit

Includes a thorough and thoughtful read of your entire manuscript, a detailed editorial letter with suggestions for next steps, and a phone or video call to answer additional questions. Does not include in-line edits.

.039 dollars per word for prose;

please query for poetry

Personalized agent list

A personalized list of ten reputable agents that fit your criteria who are actively seeking projects like yours.

To ensure my familiarity with your project, this is only available as an add-on service to a full manuscript consultation.

Full manuscript

developmental edit

Includes a thorough and thoughtful read of your entire manuscript, a detailed editorial letter, in-line markup and edits, and a phone or video call to answer additional questions.

.049 dollars per word for prose;

please query for poetry

Publishing Q&A

I provide guidance on the sometimes complicated ins-and-outs of the publishing industry, focusing on what's most important for a querying author.

To ensure my familiarity with you and your project, this is only available as an add-on service to a full manuscript consultation.

Contact

At this time I'm open to queries from new clients.

Please use the form below to introduce yourself and your project and to describe which services you're interested in. From there, we can set up a time to chat further.