Editing services
I want you to love your story to the moon and back. And I want young readers to love it all the way to Neptune. I offer various editing packages and the right one for you will depend on where you are in your writing journey and how much feedback you need. Ready? Set? Lift off.
Not sure which service is right for you? Overwhelmed by all the options?
Editing services
I want you to love your story to the moon and back. And I want young readers to love it all the way to Neptune. I offer various developmental editing packages and the right one for you will depend on where you are in your writing journey and how much feedback you need.
Not sure which service is right for you?
Not sure which service is right for you? Overwhelmed by all the options?
A) Got a full manuscript and wants LOADS of feedback?
The Monster: Full Manuscript Critique
Up to 40k words = £899 | 40,001-55k = £1,099 | 55,001-70k = £1,199 | 70,001-85k = £1,299 | 85,001-100k = £1,499
BESTSELLER! The Monster dives deep into your story and provides comprehensive feedback and teaching, like a workshop on story craft with your novel as the text book. As well as a detailed critique on your story, you’ll get reading recommendations, worksheets and follow-up support.
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I’ll read your full manuscript twice
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Editorial letter addresses all plot elements (around 30-40 A4 pages in Word)
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Personalised recommended reading list
- Quick-start guide outlining the three biggest areas to tackle
- Book map worksheet to help you visualise your story and track plot elements
- Worksheets to help you nail character development, goals, conflict and magic systems.
- Feedback on your completed worksheets
- 10,000 words revision review when you’re ready
- Cheerleading for your book forever! I’ll never stop championing you and spreading the word about your work
- NEW! WhatsApp VIP half-day to ask me questions or bounce ideas around via text and voice notes
- Free access to Book Map Rockstar course (usually £97)
- Free access to Untangling Children’s Books course (usually £68)
- Free access to Space Opera, Steampunk and Slashers, Oh My! course (usually £168)
Bolt on: Annotations in the margin
Up to 40k +£300 | 40,001-55k +£400 | 55,001-70k +£500 | 70,001-85k +£600 | 85,001-100k +£700
Add margin notes, AKA a developmental edit, to your Monster critique. You’ll receive anywhere up to 400 comments in your manuscript file full of close-up observations and suggestions that relate to the big-picture storytelling elements I discuss in your editorial letter. Think of it like an editor’s commentary, pointing out ideas and reactions in real-time as I read your manuscript.
A) Got a full manuscript and wants LOADS of feedback?
The Monster: Full Manuscript Critique
Up to 40k words = £899
40,001-55k = £1,099
55,001-70k = £1,199
70,001-85k = £1,299
85,001-100k = £1,499
The Monster dives deep into your story and provides comprehensive feedback and teaching, like a workshop on story craft with your novel as the text book. As well as a detailed, thorough critique on your story, you’ll receive reading recommendations, worksheets, follow-up support and monthly email check-ins.
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I’ll read your full manuscript twice
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Editorial letter addresses all plot elements (around 30-40 A4 pages in Word)
-
Personalised recommended reading list
- Quick-start guide outlining the three biggest areas to tackle
-
Book map worksheet to help you visualise your story and track character arc, plot and theme
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Worksheets to help you nail character development, goals, conflict and magic systems.
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Feedback on your completed worksheets
- 10,000 words revision review when you’re ready
- Monthly check-in emails for 3 months for accountability and support
- NEW! WhatsApp VIP half-day to ask me questions or bounce ideas around via text and voice notes
- Free access to Book Map Rockstar course (usually £97)
- Free access to Untangling Children’s Books course (usually £68)
- Free access to Space Opera, Steampunk and Slashers, Oh My! course (usually £168)
Bolt on: Annotations in the margin
Up to 40k +£300
40,001-55k +£400
55,001-70k +£500
70,001-85k +£600
85,001-100k +£700
Add annotations in the margins, AKA a developmental edit, to your Monster critique. You’ll receive anywhere up to 400 notes in your manuscript file full of close-up observations and suggestions that relate to the big-picture storytelling elements I discuss in your editorial letter. Think of it like an editor’s commentary, pointing out ideas and reactions in real-time as I read your manuscript.
B) Got a full manuscript and want something more manageable?
Pixie report: 5 steps to a stronger manuscript
Up to 40k words = £649 | 40,001-55k = £699 | 55,001-70k = £749 | 70,001-85k = £799 | 85,001-100k = £849
- I’ll read your full manuscript once
- I’ll give you five recommendations for strengthening your story with actionable advice and links to further reading
- I won’t go into lots of detail explaining writing terminology or explaining writing craft but I will always include resources where you can learn more
- Around 10 A4 pages in Word
- Free access to Untangling Children’s Books course (usually £68)
Follow-up report
£500
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For authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript within a year of your initial edit
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An editorial letter around 2-3 A4 pages in Word discussing how successfully you’ve addressed my original feedback and recommendations
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Because we’ve worked together before, I won’t explain terminology or elements of story craft that we’ve already discussed
B) Got a full manuscript and want something more manageable?
Pixie report: Five steps to a stronger manuscript
Up to 40k words = £649 | 40,001-55k = £699 | 55,001-70k = £749 | 70,001-85k = £799 | 85,001-100k = £849
- I’ll provide feedback on your full manuscript once with specific recommendations and guidance
- I’ll give you five recommendations for strengthening your story with actionable advice and links to further reading
- This isn’t as thorough or all encompassing as The Monster; I won’t go into lots of detail explaining writing terminology or explaining writing craft but I will always include resources where you can learn more
- Around 10 A4 pages in Word
- Free access to Untangling Children’s Books course (usually £68)
Follow-up report
£500
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For authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript within a year of your initial edit
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An editorial letter around 2-3 A4 pages in Word discussing how successfully you’ve addressed my original feedback and recommendations
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Because we’ve worked together before, I won’t explain terminology or elements of story craft that we’ve already discussed
C) Ready to email agents?
Query Package
£250
Wondering how to make your submission really stand out and impress your dream agents? Send me your query letter, synopsis and first 10,000 words and I’ll write a short report (up to 5 pages of A4) with suggestions on how to strengthen your submission materials.
Maybe you need better comp titles, perhaps you’ve forgotten to mention the story’s central conflict. maybe you haven’t ordered your query letter as well as you could. You’ve done the hard work of writing a book – now you need to put its best foot forward.
- I’ll read your query letter, synopsis (up to 3 A4 pages) and first 10,000 words of your manuscript
- I’ll write a short report up to 5 A4 pages with feedback and recommendations
Query Package Gold
£400
- I’ll read your query letter, synopsis (up to 3 A4 pages) and first 10,000 words
- I’ll write a short report up to 5 A4 pages with feedback and recommendations
- I’ll mark-up all your documents with comments in the margin so it’s like a mini developmental edit except the focus is on presenting your submission materials in the best light rather than strengthening your novel as a whole
Query Package
£250
Wondering how to make your submission really stand out and impress your dream agents? Send me your query letter, synopsis and first 10,000 words and I’ll write a short report (up to 5 pages of A4) with suggestions on how to strengthen your submission materials.
Maybe you need better comp titles, perhaps you’ve forgotten to mention the story’s central conflict. maybe you haven’t ordered your query letter as well as you could. You’ve done the hard work of writing a book – now you need to put its best foot forward.
- I’ll read your query letter, synopsis (up to 3 A4 pages) and first 10,000 words of your manuscript
- I’ll write a short report up to 5 A4 pages with feedback and recommendations
Query Package Gold
£400
- I’ll read your query letter, synopsis (up to 3 A4 pages) and first 10,000 words
- I’ll write a short report up to 5 A4 pages with feedback and recommendations
- I’ll mark-up all your documents with comments in the margin so it’s like a mini developmental edit except the focus is on presenting your submission materials in the best light rather than strengthening your novel as a whole
The Kidlit Comp Title Workshop
£200
Tell agents where your book fits into today’s kidlit market AND demonstrate you’re an informed reader who’s done their research! This four-week workshop with instructor feedback guides you through finding, reading and pitching the perfect comps for your children’s or YA book, levelling up your chances of publishing success ✨
D) Got a partial manuscript?
Cub Report
£250
A brilliant way to get feedback on a specific element of your story. They focus only on your first 10,000 words so are great for letting you know if you’re heading in the right direction or, if you already have a completed manuscript, giving you the suggestions and guidance you need to tackle revisions. I will:
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- Read your first 10,000 words
- Write a report around 5 A4 pages in Word
- Address only one plot element, chosen by you
- Invite you to a private Facebook group for MG and YA authors
Starter Critique
£400
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Around 10 A4 pages in Word
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I’ll read your first 10,000 words (twice)
- Feedback on your story’s opening and tips on where to go next
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Editorial letter identifies three plot elements that need the most development and explores them in detail plus gives an overview of any other potential issues or areas that might need work
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Personalised recommended reading list
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Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA authors
D) Got a partial manuscript?
Cub Report
£250
A brilliant way to get feedback on a specific element of your story. They focus only on your first 10,000 words so are great for letting you know if you’re heading in the right direction or, if you already have a completed manuscript, giving you the suggestions and guidance you need to tackle revisions. I will:
- Read your first 10,000 words
- Write a report around 5 A4 pages in Word
- Address only one plot element, chosen by you
- Invite you to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA authors
Starter Critique
£400
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Around 10 A4 pages in Word
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I’ll read your first 10,000 words (twice)
- Feedback on your story’s opening and tips on where to go next
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Editorial letter identifies three plot elements that need the most development and explores them in detail
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Personalised recommended reading list
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Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA authors
E) Still at the pre-writing stage?
Plot check-up
£250
Want some feedback on your story before you start writing? With a plot check-up you can run your plans past me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction. Send your outline, synopsis, pitch, chapter plan or back-of-a-napkin story ideas up to 10,000 words and I’ll send you back a short report on what I think is and isn’t working and what potential hurdles I see in your plan.
Maybe there’s no clear character development in your outline or the premise sounds more suited to adult fiction rather than YA. Save yourself time and stress by getting a professional opinion before you start!
Plot check-up
£250
Want some feedback on your story before you start writing? With a plot check-up you can run your plans past me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction. Send your outline, synopsis, pitch, chapter plan or back-of-a-napkin story ideas up to 10,000 words and I’ll send you back a short report on what I think is and isn’t working and what potential hurdles I see in your plan.
Maybe there’s no clear character development in your outline or the premise sounds more suited to adult fiction rather than YA. Save yourself time and stress by getting a professional opinion before you start!
F) Want ongoing support and feedback?
Weekly Pages: Regular feedback and live support
Weekly Pages: Regular feedback and live support
Customised editing to fit your writing goals
Weekly Pages is where we work together on an ongoing basis as you plan, write or revise a manuscript. We can start at whichever stage you happen to be at, and we can keep going until you’re ready to stop.
On the right is an example of how sessions might work, but if you write more slowly or quickly and want to send me a different number of words per week or month (or every other month), that’s fine! Let me know what suits you and I’ll work out the best approach and payment schedule.
And if there’s something totally different you need help with, give me a shout. Weekly Pages can cover any service that isn’t a simple manuscript edit or critique so the world’s our oyster.
Maybe you want somebody to bounce ideas off. Perhaps you’re struggling with pacing or character goals and you need specific weekly or monthly support as you write. Maybe you’re not working on a draft yet and you want help learning writing craft before you’re ready to put pen to paper.
Whatever you need, send me an email and I’ll do my best to make it happen.
Weekly Pages [£400 a month]
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Send me 10,000 words a month
- Usually 2,500 words a week but you can split it out however you prefer
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Get feedback on your WIP via email
- Weekly deadlines for accountability
- Lots of support and cheerleading when you need it
- Write a new novel as you go or revise a completed manuscript week by week
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A weekly check-in live text chat to discuss feedback and any questions or challenges you have
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Unlimited questions and messages via email or dedicated Slack channel
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Pause your coaching for a week, a month or more whenever you need a break
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Monthly billing with no commitment – cancel any time!
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Invitation to join private Facebook group
Weekly Pages Plus [£600 a month]
- All of the above but send me 20,000 words a month
- You’ll also receive comments in the margins of your manuscript
Customised editing to fit your writing goals
£400 per month
Weekly Pages is where we work together on an ongoing basis as you plan, write or revise a manuscript. We can start at whichever stage you happen to be at, and we can keep going until you’re ready to stop.
On the right is an example of how sessions might work, but if you write more slowly or quickly and want to send me a different number of words per week or month (or every other month), that’s fine! Let me know what suits you and I’ll work out the best approach and payment schedule.
And if there’s something totally different you need help with, give me a shout. Weekly Pages can cover any service that isn’t a simple manuscript edit or critique so the world’s our oyster.
Maybe you want somebody to bounce ideas off. Perhaps you’re struggling with pacing or character goals and you need specific weekly or monthly support as you write. Maybe you’re not working on a draft yet and you want help learning writing craft before you’re ready to put pen to paper.
Whatever you need, send me an email and I’ll do my best to make it happen.
Weekly Pages [£400 a month]
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Send me 10,000 words a month
- Usually 2,500 words a week but you can split it out however you prefer
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Get feedback on your WIP via email
- Weekly or monthly deadlines for accountability
- Write a new novel as you go or revise a completed manuscript
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Weekly or monthly text chats to discuss feedback and progress
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Unlimited questions and messages via email or dedicated Slack channel
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Pause or a week, a month or more
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Monthly billing with no commitment – cancel any time!
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Invitation to join private Facebook group
Weekly Pages Plus [£600 a month]
- All of the above but send me 20,000 words a month
- You’ll also receive comments in the margins of your manuscript
G) Want a full day of instant support and feedback?
Day of Whatsapp: Editor in my Pocket £525
Ever sit down to work on your manuscript and wish you had an editor next to you to answer questions and bounce ideas off while you write? Well, I can’t sit right next to you but I can do the next best thing and be available ALL DAY to chat whenever you need me.
- Stuck on a tricky scene and need help figuring it out?
- Worried your main character’s goal just isn’t strong enough?
- Feel like that big moment where your MC finally gets their first kiss just isn’t hitting the mark?
- Want somebody to test out a maybe-hilarious joke on?
- Need to check if this bit is a bit too mature for middle grade?
Ask me all these questions and more!
How does it work?
I’ll be at your beck and call all day from 9am to 7pm UK time to reply to text and voice messages (but no live calls) over WhatsApp. It’s available on mobile and desktop so you can send me messages when you’re out and about if a thought pops into your head, and I can respond to you whether I’m in the office, popping to the shop or sneaking a fun-size Twix in the kitchen.
So, pick a day you know you’re going to be getting down to some hard work – whether it’s writing, revising or planning – and get me in your pocket!