STRATEGIC EDITING
You Write. I Refine.
Three levels of editing that take your draft from rough to ready, depending on what it needs most.
Editorial Assessment
A quick, professional check-up that shows what your manuscript does well and what it still needs.
I read your draft with fresh eyes and tell you what’s working and what isn’t. You’ll get clear notes on structure, flow, and style, along with specific suggestions to make the book stronger. Think of it as a diagnostic that shows you exactly where your manuscript stands and what it needs next.
Timeline & Investment
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Investment: $1,500 (credited toward editing or doctoring if you continue)
Outcome: A clear, professional assessment of your book’s potential.
Developmental Editing
A deep structural edit that shapes your draft into a clear, engaging, and well-organized book.
I go through your manuscript chapter by chapter, tightening the flow so readers stay hooked. I help you turn scattered ideas into a clear argument and make sure each part of the book supports your bigger message. You still write, but I guide you in reshaping the text so it reads smoothly and carries your authority.
Timeline & Investment
Timeline: 3-5 months
Investment: $12,000-$15,000
Outcome: A polished manuscript with clarity, momentum, and authority.
Book Doctoring
A full rebuild that salvages the best parts of your draft and turns it into a book worth publishing.
If your manuscript has good ideas but just isn’t working, I step in and reconstruct it. I keep the best parts, cut what doesn’t serve the story, and rebuild the book so it delivers the message you intended. You end up with a finished manuscript that sounds like you, but finally works on the page.
Timeline & Investment
Timeline: 4-6 months
Investment: $25,000-$35,000
Outcome: A fresh manuscript reflecting your expertise and vision.