Ready to polish your manuscript?
Katie offers editing services to help your prose reach its potential.
If your story has solid foundations but you'd like some help tightening it up and making it even stronger, then it's time for a developmental edit!
Developmental Edit
$0.03/word
Developmental editing is for a full manuscript draft that you've taken as far as you can on your own.
A developmental edit includes:
- Close reading of your pages
- Evaluation of fundamental issues
- Flagging of inconsistencies
- Evaluation of recurring technical issues (syntax, grammar, etc.); every instance is not marked, but instead patterns are flagged and material included in the editorial letter about how to revise these patterns
- Comments throughout your manuscript
- Editorial letter (typically 10+ pages) summarizing editor's findings and laying out next steps
- 60-minute coaching call to talk through the feedback and recommended next steps
Standard turnaround time for this service is 6-8 weeks.
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"Going into the developmental editing process, I was nervous about some of the major changes I would have to make in my story. However, Katie helped me process through major roadblocks of my manuscript in her developmental edit that was easily understandable and actionable. With her feedback, I was able to see how my story and characters will improve and come to life in ways that exceeded my expectations. I’m so excited to see how my manuscript will improve based off Katie’s edits!"
L.B. Perdan, Fantasy Author
The book we worked on together has been published! Check it out: The Black Crow Flies
If your story is all set but your prose needs some polish, then it's time for a line edit!
Line Edit
$0.05/word
Line editing is for manuscripts with solid foundations but where the prose needs to be tightened. Think of line editing as making your prose shine. I am happy to do a 5-page* sample edit upon request.
A line edit includes:
- Close reading of your pages
- Intensive sentence-level edits to tighten and elevate the prose
- Flagging of inconsistencies
- Flagging and editing of recurring technical issues (syntax, grammar, etc.). Please note that a line edit is not a copy edit and so the manuscript is not guaranteed to be error-free
- Editorial letter (typically 7+ pages) summarizing editor's findings and laying out next steps
There is not a standard turnaround time for this service, but a turnaround time can be quoted after a sample edit is performed.
A coaching call to discuss feedback can be added a la carte.
*Manuscripts must be submitted in standard manuscript format: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12pt font, double-spaced.
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"Katie is thoughtful and thorough in her editing. Her recommendations for revision are spot on and done with a kind spirit."
Whitney Buckley, Western and Contemporary Author
Getting ready to self-publish? It's time for a copyedit!
Copyedit
$0.03/word
Copyediting is for full fiction manuscripts that are ready to be polished for pitching. Think of copyediting as making your prose "correct." I am happy to do a 5-page* sample edit upon request.
Included:
- A meticulous read of your manuscript
- Fixing of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation errors
- Flagging of any inconsistencies
- An editorial letter outlining any questions or concerns
- Creation of a detailed style sheet with the conventions used to create consistency within the manuscript. This may include usage, punctuation, and grammar choices, as well as information on characters and other aspects of the story
A coaching call to discuss feedback can be added a la carte.
Note: Manuscripts that have fatal flaws or other foundational problems are not ready for a copyedit.
*Manuscripts must be submitted in standard manuscript format: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12pt font, double-spaced.
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“Katie is a collaborative and thoughtful editor. She takes time to evaluate a written piece and is skilled at pointing out ways the writer can communicate their point more clearly and efficiently. She's passionate about writing and I highly recommend her for any editing project, big or small.”
Bethany Baker, Student
Have a manuscript that's been copyedited and formatted for publication? It's time for a proofread to catch any remaining typos!
Proofread
$0.02/word
Proofreading is for full fiction manuscripts that need a final look. I am happy to do a 5-page* sample edit upon request.
Includes:
- Meticulous read of your manuscript
- Fixing of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation errors
- Fixing or flagging of any sentences that may need clarification for readability
- Flagging of any remaining inconsistencies
- Revision and additions to the manuscript's style sheet, if needed**
A coaching call to discuss feedback can be added a la carte.
Note: Manuscripts that have fatal flaws, other foundational problems, or many grammar errors are not ready to be proofread.
*Manuscripts must be submitted in standard manuscript format: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12pt font, double-spaced.
**If the submitted manuscript does not already have a detailed style sheet, then the author will be required to pay an additional 10% charge to compensate the editor for the additional time the editor will need to spend to create such a sheet.
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"I knew it would be helpful to have a professional proofreader go through my Ph.D. dissertation, but I had no idea it would be THIS helpful! Katie's attention to detail is off the charts and she truly helped me put together a thesis that I can submit with confidence. Every Ph.D. student and aspiring author should use Craft Better Books!"
Wesley W. Ellis, PhD
His dissertation has now been published as a book! Check it out: Youth Beyond the Developmental Lens
Not sure which package is best for your project?
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Katie is a writer, book coach, and lover of stories, words, and grammar (yes, really!). She has over a decade of experience working with writers and is certified through the Author Accelerator Book Coaching Program. She is known for her meticulous eye for revision and undying enthusiasm for brilliant plot twists.
