Editing services
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 three levels of developmental editing and the right one for you will depend on where you are in your writing journey and how much feedback you need.
Level 1
Cub Reports are 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 genre authors
Cub Report: Audience
£150
Cub Report: Genre
£150
Not sure which genre or subgenre your story is? Wondering if you’re giving genre fans what they want? This report will help you identify your market and how to find published titles similar to yours.
Cub Report: Character goals
£150
I’ll explore how successfully you present your main character’s goals (internal and external) and motivations and whether they’re driving the story forward in each scene.
Cub Report: Wild card
£150
If there’s something else in your manuscript you’d like me to focus on, like pacing, POV or sensory detail, let me know via email. If I think it’s something I can cover in a Cub Report, you’re on!
Level 1
Cub Reports are 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 genre authors
Cub Report: Audience
£150
Cub Report: Character goals
£150
I’ll explore how successfully you present your main character’s goals (internal and external) and motivations and whether they’re driving the story forward in each scene.
Cub Report: Genre
£150
Not sure which genre or subgenre your story is? Wondering if you’re giving genre fans what they want? This report will help you identify your market and how to find published titles similar to yours.
Cub Report: Wild card
£150
If there’s something else in your manuscript you’d like me to focus on, like pacing, POV or sensory detail, let me know via email. If I think it’s something I can cover in a Cub Report, you’re on!
Level 1
Cub Reports are 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 genre authors
Cub Report: Audience
£150
Cub Report: Genre
£150
Not sure which genre or subgenre your story is? Wondering if you’re giving genre fans what they want? This report will help you identify your market and how to find published titles similar to yours.
Cub Report: Character goals
£150
I’ll explore how successfully you present your main character’s goals (internal and external) and motivations and whether they’re driving the story forward in each scene.
Cub Report: Wild card
£150
If there’s something else in your manuscript you’d like me to focus on, like pacing, POV or sensory detail, let me know via email. If I think it’s something I can cover in a Cub Report, you’re on!
Level 2
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 genre authors
Advanced report
£400
- This report is suitable for experienced authors or those who have studied story craft
- I’ll provide feedback on your full manuscript with specific recommendations and guidance
- Like a professional beta read with my editor hat on as well as my reader hat
- This isn’t a teaching tool; I won’t explain writing terminology or go into detail about why elements like conflict or character arc matter
- Around 5 A4 pages in Word
Follow-up report
£400
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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 5 A4 pages in Word discussing how successfully you’ve addressed my original feedback and recommendations
-
Because we’ve worked together before, I won’t explain terminology or elements of story craft that we’ve already discussed
Level 2
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
-
Editorial letter identifies three plot elements that need the most development and explores them in detail
-
Personalised recommended reading list
-
Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA genre authors
Advanced report
£400
- This report is suitable for experienced authors or those who have studied story craft at length
- I’ll provide feedback on your full manuscript with specific recommendations and guidance
- Like a professional beta read with my editor hat on as well as my reader hat
- This isn’t a teaching tool; I won’t explain writing terminology or go into detail about why elements like conflict or character arc matter
- Around 5 A4 pages in Word
Follow-up report
£400
-
For authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript within a year of your initial edit
-
An editorial letter around 5 A4 pages in Word discussing how successfully you’ve addressed my original feedback and recommendations
-
Because we’ve worked together before, I won’t explain terminology or elements of story craft that we’ve already discussed
Level 2
Starter Critique
£400
-
Around 10 A4 pages in Word
-
I’ll read your first 10,000 words (twice)
- Feedback on your story’s opening and tips on where to go next
-
Editorial letter identifies three plot elements that need the most development and explores them in detail
-
Personalised recommended reading list
-
Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA genre authors
Advanced report
£400
- This report is suitable for experienced authors or those who have studied story craft
- I’ll provide feedback on your full manuscript with specific recommendations and guidance
- Like a professional beta read with my editor hat on as well as my reader hat
- This isn’t a teaching tool; I won’t explain writing terminology or go into detail about why elements like conflict or character arc matter
- Around 5 A4 pages in Word
Follow-up report
£400
-
For authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript within a year of your initial edit
-
An editorial letter around 5 A4 pages in Word discussing how successfully you’ve addressed my original feedback and recommendations
-
Because we’ve worked together before, I won’t explain terminology or elements of story craft that we’ve already discussed
Level 3
The Monster: Full Manuscript Critique
Up to 40,000 words = £699 | 40,001 to 70,000 = £799 | 70,001 to 100,00 = £899
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
-
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
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‘Spoonful of Sugar’ next steps plans
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Book map worksheet to help you visualise your story and track character arc, plot and theme
- Worksheets to help you nail character development, goals, conflict and magic systems.
- Feedback on your completed worksheets
- 10 hours follow-up support over email
- Monthly check-in emails for 6 months for accountability and support
- Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA genre authors
Bolt on: Developmental Edit
Up to 40,000 words = +£300
40,001-70,000 = +£450
70,001-100,000 = +£675
Add developmental comments to your Monster critique. You’ll receive anywhere up to 400 notes in your manuscript full of close-up observations and suggestions that relate to the big-picture storytelling elements I discuss in your editorial letter.
Bolt on: Follow-up report
+£300
Save £100 if you book your follow-up report in advance!
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Exclusively for authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript if you send it to me within a year of your initial edit
-
An editorial letter around 5 A4 pages in Word
Coaching
Editor on Call: Weekly feedback and unlimited support
£400 per month
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Send me 2,500 words a week
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Get feedback on your WIP via email
- Weekly deadlines for accountability
- Lots of support and cheerleading whenever 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 chat to discuss feedback and any questions or challenges you have
-
Unlimited questions and messages via email or dedicated Slack channel
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Pause your coaching for 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
Customised coaching to suit your writing goals and routine
The above structure is just one way we can work together on your manuscript. 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. Coaching 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.
Level 3
The Monster: Full Manuscript Critique
Up to 40,000 words = £699
40,001 to 70,000 = £799
70,001 to 100,00 = £899
The Monster dives deep into your manuscript 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.
-
I’ll read your full manuscript twice
-
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
-
‘Spoonful of Sugar’ next steps plans
-
Book map worksheet to help you visualise your story and track character arc, plot and theme
- Worksheets to help you nail character development, goals, conflict and magic systems.
- Feedback on your completed worksheets
- 20 hours follow-up support over email
- Monthly check-in emails for 6 months for accountability and support
- Invitation to a private Facebook group for middle grade and YA genre authors
Bolt on: Developmental Edit
Up to 40,000 words = +£300
40,001-70,000 = +£450
70,001-100,000 = +£675
Add developmental comments to your critique. You’ll receive notes in your manuscript detailing close-up observations and suggestions that relate to big-picture storytelling.
Bolt on: Follow-up report
+£300
Save £100 if you book your follow-up report in advance!
-
Exclusively for authors I’ve worked with before
- I’ll read your full revised manuscript within a year of your initial edit
-
An editorial letter around 5 A4 pages in Word
Coaching
Editor on Call: Weekly feedback and unlimited support
£400 per month
-
Send me 2,500 words a week
-
Get feedback on your WIP via email
- Weekly deadlines for accountability
- Lots of support and cheerleading whenever you need it
- Write a new novel as you go or revise a completed manuscript week by week
-
A weekly check-in live chat to discuss feedback and any questions or challenges you have
-
Unlimited questions and messages via email or dedicated Slack channel
-
Pause your coaching for a month or more whenever you need a break
-
Monthly billing with no commitment – cancel any time!
-
Invitation to join private Facebook group
Customised coaching to suit your writing goals and routine
The above structure is just one way we can work together on your manuscript. 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. Coaching 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.