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Armed With Ink
helping you refine your manuscript one word at a time
developmental editing
An in-depth look at your manuscript, focusing on the heart of your story, themes presented, trope execution, character arcs, pacing, story structure, and more.
This is where we'll be looking at all of the big-picture elements of your story as it relates to your genre, target audience and more.
Includes:
Annotated Manuscript
10 - 20 pages of Feedback
copyediting
A thorough read-through of your novel, helping to ensure consistency in grammar, punctuation, and more while retaining your unique writing voice.
We'll focus on creating an immersive writing experience for your readers by eliminating inconsistencies, maintaining pacing, character, and narrative voice, and more.
Includes:
Annotated Manuscript
Personalized Stylesheet
Polished Copy of Manuscript
manuscript evaluation
A thorough read-through of your manuscript aimed at diagnosing its strengths, weaknesses, and identifying areas of need on a big-picture scale.
This involves annotating your manuscript as needed and returning it with a full Editorial Report that contains feedback on every story element, actionable suggestions, and a revision plan as needed.
Includes:
Annotated Manuscript
5 -12 pages of Feedback
flat rate prices for one service
word count
price (usd)
40,000
$700.00
50,000
$800.00
60,000
$900.00
$1,000.00
70,000
80,000
90,000
$1,200.00
$1,300.00
100,000
$1,400.00
Editing Services
packaged services
the everything edit
$2,100.00
Get the full service your manuscript deserves as we go through each and every publishing step together from 'Finished Draft' to 'Published Novel'.
We'll start with the big picture needs of your novel and work our way through to polishing it for publishing one word at a time.
Includes:
Developmental Edit
(3) Revision Opportunities
Evaluation
Line & Copyedit
pre-publishing
clean-up
$1,800.00
Let's go a few rounds and fine-tune your novel with a bit of polishing before you release it into the wild.
We'll take a final look at the big-picture elements of your novel before getting to the nitty gritty of refining your novel one word at a time.
Includes:
Evaluation (or) Beta Read
(2) Revision Opportunities
Line & Copy Edit
Every service requires a 25% non-refundable deposit
to secure your spot on the editing calendar.
Reschedule as much as needed with a two week notice.
frequently asked
questions
1
what genres do you work with?
*romance, fantasy, paranormal, mystery, *horror, *erotica, thriller, suspense,*contemporary
*limited sub-genres- inquire via DM for quickest reply
2
what genres do you not work on?
Children's, middle grade, religious center fiction works, non-fiction, anything historical, sports-related sub-genres, nothing relating to CSA, SA, incest, dubious consent, or anything sexual involving minors.
If you use AI in any way shape or form to produce your work - don't even bother reaching out, the answer is NO.
3
are there payment plan options available?
payment options are given with sample edits as part of the estimate and can be tailored as needed if contracted for services.
general process of working together looks like...
Sample Edit
I'll conduct a sample edit for you on the opening pages of your novel, flex my skills and knowledge for you through a combination of annotations and a bit of feedback for your consideration.
45 - 60min chat
The Author-Editor relationship is a partnership.
We'll talk in-depth about your manuscript, where it currently stands, and your overall goal. I'll ask about your publishing intentions, your target audience, and your vision for the work.
This is where you'll get to ask me questions, too.
Contract & Deposit
When you're ready to commit to our partnership, we'll finalize the administrative details.
This covers the exchange of the contract, the invoice and payment options, turnover date, and deadlines.
To secure your editing slot, a 25% deposit is required.
Manuscript Submission
With your editing slot locked in, you'll drop your manuscript into my inbox on the agreed turnover date.
I'll confirm that it has been received and get to work on your manuscript.
Regluar Check-ins
I'll check in with you regularly throughout the duration of the beta read to keep you updated on my progress and appraised of any queries that may come up.
Mostly, expect me to gush over my favorite scenes, moments and predictions.
Material Turnover
When the day comes, I'll be in your inbox with an annotated comply of your manuscript and a reader report for you to read through.
Feedback Chat
We can jump on a call immediately to discuss the feedback, and/or I'll remain directly available to you for 30 days to discuss feedback, next steps, help gather resources, or whatever else you need as you continue your journey toward publishing.