Developmental Editing
$30-$40/hr or .02/word depending on level of writing
As a developmental editor, I will provide a big picture view of the strength and weaknesses of your novel, including the following:
- Character development: Are the characters complex with unique personalities and clear motivations? Do the main characters grow as the story progresses?
- Relationship development: Specifically for romances, but will address when relevant.
- Story development and pacing. Do you successfully move the story along at a fitting pace (fast-paced suspense vs. steady-paced romance) ? What is the core concept? What makes my story unique? Who is protagonist? Antagonist? Is there enough conflict?
- Info dumping: Including unnecessary info that slows the story.
- Head hopping: Switching POV in the middle of the paragraph or scene.
- Inconsistencies: A character's features (eye/hair color, height, etc.) changing without explanation, a character's behavior matching their personality, and so on.
- Easy fixes: Does the climax or other conflicts resolve too easily
- Weak conflict: Is the conflict strong enough for a full-length novel or can it be easily resolved with a simple conversation?
- Is the story believable? For instance, if a person returning and home realizes their home has been burglarized takes it upon himself/herself to investigate instead of calling the police would not be believable UNLESS you provide a clear and convincing argument as to why they chose to take this route.
- Showing vs telling and when to do both.
- Dialogue: Does a laid-back character speak in a formal manner? Does the dialogue sound natural?
LINE EDITING
$ 0.008 - .01/word
- Correct sentence structure and awkward phrasing.
- Eliminate repetition, ambiguity, and wordiness.
- Revise inappropriate verb tense.
- Evaluate word choices and ensure proper grammar, consistency, subject-verb agreement, and transitional phrases.
- Check Syntax, flow, clarity, voice, and readability.
PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Free quote: Email your manuscript to: gwyn@golddustediting.com
Manuscript requirements: Double spaced, approximately 250 words per page, Times New Roman, or similar font.
How it works:
- Email the first chapter of your novel. I will edit the first 10 pages for free. Having the full chapter gives me a better view of your writing style and understanding of where the story is going. A synopsis and blurb are highly encouraged, but not required.
- Upon agreeing to move forward, I will send you a contract detailing the services I will provide and outlining the timeline.
- Partial payment will be required upon return of the contract. This amount is determined by any negotiated payment plan. $150 minimum to get started.
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