What kinds of editing services do you offer?
My editorial services include developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for fiction. For more information, see my developmental editing services and line and copy editing services. I also offer coaching services that cover brainstorming, writing, and revision.
What does coaching entail?
Coaching is about having a conversation. Where my editing services cover work done on a completed manuscript, my coaching services exist outside of that as a separate process. We will have one-on-one video call sessions to discuss you, your writing, your process, your strengths and challenges, and more to understand your project better, understand your process, and keep you accountable to your goals.
What platform will we use for coaching sessions?
Coaching sessions will be conducted via Zoom. I’ll send you all of the information (meeting ID, passcode, and secure link) in an email prior to our first coaching session.
How much does it cost to get my work edited?
The cost for editing varies depending on a number of factors: the service, the word count, the amount of time I’ll need to edit, and more. If you’d like an exact quote, please send me a message with more information about your project, including genre, length, and the kinds of edits you’re looking for.
How much does coaching cost?
My coaching services begin at $500 USD for a package of four sessions, with additional sessions and single-session packages available at $130 per session. More sessions and add-on services are available on request and will be an additional cost. I recommend contacting me to tell me more about what you’re hoping to get out of coaching in order to make sure we get the right package for you and your budget.
How do I pay for your services?
I invoice every project via Wave. You will receive an invoice for your records, and each emailed invoice will include a link to be paid online via credit card, debit card, or through direct deposit. All payments are securely processed and your payment information is never stored. Once your payment is processed, a receipt is supplied to you.
What’s your turnaround time for edits?
Turnaround time relies on a multitude of factors, including the length of the work, the editing service you request, your proposed turnaround time, and my current schedule. With smaller projects (< 5,000 words), I aim for 72 hours, up to one week. Longer projects (> 50,000 words) can take 4+ weeks to complete. A general rule of thumb is the earlier you book, the better. If there is a specific timeline you’re trying to keep, please let me know in your message to me.
How much experience do you have in editing?
I have been professionally editing for 6+ years. In addition to freelance editing via The Wallflower Editing, this experience comes from:
- earning my M.F.A. in Creative Writing;
- successfully completing of the University of Denver Publishing Institute;
- working as a freelancer for well-known traditional publishing houses, including Orbit/Redhook, Sourcebooks, and Haymarket Books;
- working as a top-rated freelance editor on Upwork.com;
- working as a volunteer acquisitions reader for literary magazines such as Puerto del Sol, Noemi Press, and PRISM International;
- working as an editorial intern and editor at small publishing houses like REUTS Publishing and World Weaver Press.
For more information on my professional experience, please see my portfolio. My resume is also available for download here.