Editorial Services

As a lover of stories, few things are more satisfying than helping a writer bring their work up to snuff. With five years under my belt within the publishing industry, the majority being at Penguin Random House, I know what it takes to kick a work into the next gear. From sci-fi to romance, contemporary to historical, my experience and keen editorial eye make me a great fit for a wide range of projects and collaborators. Whether you’re a writer looking to get an outside perspective or an agent looking to get a client’s work ready for sub, I’m excited to work with you!

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FIRST CHAPTERS

First impressions are critical. Receive a detailed editorial letter (1-2 page) on your first chapters up to 5,000 words providing stylistic and narrative feedback to ensure a smooth entry point for readers.

$200-300 depending on length

MANUSCRIPT EDIT (DEVELOPMENTAL)

For when you need a thorough look through from cover to cover. Receive a top-down editorial letter (3-5 page) providing notes on all things from style to story, including suggestions for fixes and changes to strengthen your manuscript and an optional video or voice call to discuss any questions or additional feedback.

$0.033 per word

MANUSCRIPT EDIT (LINE)

If you’re looking for a worm’s eye view, look no further. Receive detailed, in-line feedback on your entire manuscript. Also includes a detailed editorial letter (3-5 page) and an optional video or voice call to discuss any questions or additional feedback.

$0.04 per word

QUERY PACKAGE CRITIQUE

Once you’re taking the plunge into the query trenches, I am happy to provide in-line feedback on query letters as an add-on to either the First Chapters or Manuscript Editing services.

One Query Pass: +$50
Two Query Passes: +$75

There are many parts at play in making an effective stage or film production, but not the least of which is a rock-solid script. Having built a background as the house dramaturg for the New York based theater company Resident Dilettante, whose shows have garnered praise domestically and internationally, I’m eager to lend my editorial skills to ensure your script is in tip-top shape. Whether it be top-down notes on the effectiveness with which a script engages its audience, or just line notes to guarantee the beats hit just right, my dramaturgical experience makes me a great fit for any editorial work your script may need.

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SCRIPT CONSULTATION

If you’re looking for a big picture look at the script. Receive a detailed (1-3 page) editorial letter and a video or voice call to discuss any questions or additional feedback.

Ten-minute plays, short films, and other short scripts: $45
One acts: $125
Full-length plays and features: $250

SCRIPT LINE-EDITING

Sometimes a work needs a pass under a microscope. Receive in-line comments and edits on your script. Includes a detailed (1-3 page) editorial letter and a video or voice call video or voice call to discuss any questions or additional feedback.

Ten-minute plays, short films, and other short scripts: $50
One acts: $175
Full-length plays and features: $300

I am happy to review content relating to the following experiences which I hold to ensure authenticity/sensitivity in your work: African American characters, transfeminine characters, non-binary characters, lesbian characters.

$250-350 depending on length