Editorial Services
For writers who are serious about there work , and are ready for an editor who will be, too.
You have a draft—maybe your first, maybe your seventh—and you need someone who will engage with it honestly, and help you make it the best version of itself.
I'm a fiction writer with an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. I've published work in seven literary journals, served as a fiction editor for a literary journal, and have written for newspapers and online publications for the past fifteen years. I've workshopped extensively and have given editorial feedback to published writers throughout my career.
What that means for you: I know what a manuscript needs at the structural level, and I know what agents and publishers are looking for. I work from a craft-based approach, and wherever you’re at in the process, I’m here to support you, and most importantly to give your manuscript the care and respect it deserves. Everything I do is not only in service of the work, but also in service of your goals as a writer.
Reach out and tell me about your project. We'll figure out together how I can help most.
Services Offered
Sample Edit
A close read of your opening pages, the pages that have to do the most work. Ideal for writers who want to understand how their manuscript reads before committing to a full edit, or who are preparing to query agents.
Developmental edit of first 10–20 pages
Editorial letter addressing craft, voice, and structure
Inline notes throughout the sample
Recommendations for next steps
Turnaround: 1–2 weeks
$200
Flat rate
up to 20 pages
Full Developmental Edit
A thorough, craft-focused edit of your complete manuscript. This is the most in-depth service, designed for writers who are ready to revise seriously and want a collaborator who will engage with every layer of the work.
Comprehensive editorial letter (structure, plot, character, pacing, theme)
Inline comments and notes throughout the full manuscript
Scene-by-scene arc analysis where needed
One follow-up call to discuss the edit (additional calls available at an hourly rate)
Turnaround: 3-5 weeks
$0.01/word
~$800–$1,500
for most novels
Manuscript Evaluation
A high-level critical assessment of your full manuscript, focused on the big picture. Best for writers who want an honest outside perspective before deciding whether to revise, query, or seek a fuller edit.
Written evaluation (approx. 1,500–2,500 words)
Assessment of structure, voice, pacing, and marketability
Honest read on strengths and what needs work
Clear recommendations for revision or next steps
Turnaround: 2-4 weeks
$400
Flat rate any novel 100,000 words or less — additional $.005/word for any project exceeding 100,000 words
How it works
Reach out with a brief description of your manuscript and which service interests you. A 50% deposit is due before work begins, with the remainder due on delivery. One 1-hour meet-n-greet over coffee if you’re in the Tri-Cities, WA area, or a video or phone call, included at no additional charge to kick off the project. All projects include a signed editorial agreement.
What I work on
Literary fiction, upmarket, contemporary, and genre fiction (including sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller), and memoir or narrative nonfiction. Not sure if your project is a fit? Have something else in mind? Ask — I'm happy to talk it through.
Ready to get started?