Developmental Editing
Bri reviewed my manuscript and recognized several weak spots that were impacting the emotional core of the story. She then provided actionable, craft based solutions for me to explore so that I could take the characters to the next level. I wish I had given her my book 2 months sooner.
—author Rebecca V Archer
1 Hour Manuscript Consult
Price starting at: $300
Payment due 24 hours in advance of session. Please fill out this interest form and we’ll reach out with more details.
What’s included:
Pre-session review of either a first chapter or 2-page manuscript synopsis, plus we will send you a Google Form to collect necessary context
One hour consultation about what’s working from the sample, what’s challenging you as the writer, and where to go from here. Come in with specific questions or brainstorming prompts- whatever is going to help kick you into gear to get through the rest of your drafting or revision phase
Do it! You will not regret it. The way that Kelly talks about the craft and process of writing makes it feel achievable.... My writing skills improved and so did my confidence.
— Cat, writer
Developmental Editing
First 50
Starting at: $250 + $.04/word
Nonrefundable deposit of $250 due 24 hours before initial consultation is scheduled, remainder before tracked changes & feedback deliverables are sent. Please fill out this interest form and we’ll reach out with more details.
Timeline: It takes ~2 weeks to deliver a developmental edit and the following deliverables
What’s included:
A 30 minute initial consultation to discuss your goals with the manuscript (on a craft and distribution level, as applicable), comps I should keep in mind, and timeline.
Close reading of the first 50 pages of your manuscript, reading through at least twice and taking comprehensive notes on timing, characters, plot lines, etc.
Tracked changes containing minimal editing suggestions and detailed marginal comments with thoughts, perceptions, questions, and more
2-5 page letter summarizing the feedback with my suggestions on how to approach revision for your next draft.
Developmental edits do NOT include:
Copyediting/proofreading
Bri is masterful at deep-diving into your story. The questions she asks help me be a better storyteller.
— Sriprae, romance author
Full Manuscript Developmental Edit
Starting at: $500+ $.03/word
Nonrefundable deposit of $500 due 24 hours before initial consultation is scheduled, remainder before tracked changes & feedback deliverables are sent. Please fill out this interest form and we’ll reach out with more details.
Timeline: It takes ~4-6 weeks to deliver a developmental edit (4 weeks for a 80k manuscript), for context
What’s included:
A 30 minute initial consultation to discuss your goals with the manuscript (on a craft and distribution level, as applicable), comps we should keep in mind, and timeline.
Close reading of your manuscript, reading through at least twice and taking comprehensive notes on timing, characters, plot lines, etc.
Tracked changes containing minimal editing suggestions and detailed marginal comments with thoughts, perceptions, questions, and more
5-10 page letter summarizing the feedback with my suggestions on how to approach revision for your next draft.
Developmental edits do NOT include:
Copyediting/proofreading
Kelly encourages courageous thinking outside of normal restrictions we put on ourselves... She has a unique ability to inspire confidence in us to take a risk, and then how to reassess if something isn’t quite aligned.
-April, writer