Fiction Editing
Services & Pricing
Our Editorial Tier Options
Manuscript Development
Most Popular
Comprehensive developmental feedback to help strengthen your manuscript and guide your revision.
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Detailed in-document comments throughout the manuscript
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Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, character arcs, and continuity
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Light line-level suggestions to improve clarity and flow
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A full editorial summary with clear next steps for revision
Best for:
Authors ready to revise and strengthen the full manuscript
Starting at $0.016 per word
Estimates may adjust based on total word count and unique project needs.
Securing a service implies agreement with the StoryArc Editorial standard policies.
Story Review
Big-picture feedback to help you understand what’s working and what may need to shift before revision.
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In-document comments focused on clarity, pacing, and flow
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Big-picture notes on structure and character development
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Insight into where the story is working and where it may be losing momentum
Best for:
Early drafts or authors who want clear direction before deeper revisions
Starting at $0.008 per word
Starting at $0.08 per word
Early drafts or authors who want clear direction before deeper revisions
Best for:
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In-document comments focused on clarity, pacing, and flow
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Big-picture notes on structure and character development
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Insight into where the story is working and where it may be losing momentum
Big-picture feedback to help you understand what’s working and what may need to shift before revision.
Series Development
Developmental support designed for multi-book stories and long-term continuity.
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Big-picture feedback across plot, pacing, and character arcs
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Continuity tracking for timelines, relationships, and worldbuilding
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Guidance to ensure each book stands on its own while supporting the larger series
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Editorial summary with recommendations for both current and future books
Best for:
Authors working on a series or planning multiple books
Starting at $0.020 per word
Authors working on a series or planning multiple books
Best for:
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Big-picture feedback across plot, pacing, and character arcs
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Continuity tracking for timelines, relationships, and world building
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Guidance to ensure each book stands on its own while supporting the larger series
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Editorial summary with recommendations for both current and future books
Developmental support designed for multi-book stories and long-term continuity.
Starting at $0.020 per word
Which Editorial Path Is Best?
Finding the right level of feedback can be tricky when every manuscript is at a different stage of the creative process.
If you need guidance on where to begin, send your project overview via the form. I will assess your current needs and suggest the service that aligns with your publishing vision.
Billing Details
Once we finalize your project's scope and timeline, you will receive a digital invoice via email containing complete payment steps. To lock in your dates on the editorial calendar, a 50% initial deposit is required. This secures dedicated time for your manuscript analysis. Payments are processed through the secure StoryArc Editorial web portal, or through Venmo (@storyarceditorial) for your convenience. I begin my deep-dive once the deposit is cleared and your start date arrives. The remaining balance is settled upon delivery of the final editorial documents. If you have questions about rates or processes before we begin, please reach out via the contact form.
All deposits are final once the editorial review process commences.