Services and Pricing
anuscript Assessment. Developmental Editing. Copy Editing. Proposals and Synopsis. Advice. Structure. Plot. Alternative ideas. Internal logic. Characterisation. Thinking outside the box. Description. Weaknesses. Synopsis and blurb. I could go on, but every work is different and requires an individual approach. I'm basically giving holistic advice on how to make your submission as stupendous as it can be.
Prices are below. If you prefer, you can send me your stuff, tell me what you want and I'll give you a quote. It normally won't be as much as others charge, because my main motivation is giving writers a leg up. Prices given are in Australian Dollars with the equivalent in US Dollars and GB Pounds. The latter may fluctuate slightly in line with international exchange rates.
If you are not happy with my service, you don't pay. Simple as that. My philosophy is to make everything as painless and transparent as possible for you.
HARVARD: Manuscript Assessment (novels/novellas only)
$0.03 AUD per word ($0.02 USD. £0.015 GBP)
This is the most common choice for authors who want an objective, expert perspective on their manuscript. I’ll produce a detailed written report (usually around 40 pages) providing feedback on key elements like plot, characterization, dialogue and prose. I identify what is working, what is not working and what you can do to improve the manuscript to a publishable standard. A thorough assessment will usually take approximately one month.
SPECIAL OFFER. For a limited time, the HARVARD manuscript assessment will also include a copy edit of the first 20 pages of your manuscript.
YALE: Developmental edit plus partial copy/line edit (novels/novellas only)
$0.04 AUD per word ($0.025 USD. £0.02 GBP)
HARVARD plus extras. I'll format your work to industry standards, add a blurb and synopsis and include pre and post discussions if desired. (either face to face or over Zoom/Skype/WhatsApp). I'll also provide a copy edit for the first 20 pages.
OXFORD: Copy/line edit with notes and track changes (For short stories and essays under 8,000 words)
$0.05 AUD per word ( $0.35 USD. £0.03 GBP)
This focuses on content, style and language. In short, making the writing as smooth and readable as possible. Includes formatting.
CAMBRIDGE: Developmental edit plus full line edit of entire manuscript (novels only)
$0.06 AUD per word. ($0.04 USD. £0.035 GBP)
YALE plus a full copy edit. In short, making your manuscript as impressive as it can possibly be.
EDINBURGH
Print only: $400 AUD ($270 USD. £220 GBP). Print and E-Book: £600 ($380 USD. £310 GBP)
I’ll professionally format your manuscript and convert it into a book that you can sell online or pitch to bookstores. I’ll convert the manuscript to a digital e-Book in Mobi and epub formats. I can also set you up on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing for no extra change. Includes ISBN number and blurb.
PROOFREADING
$0.03 AUD per word ($0.02 US £0.015 GBP)
Generally the last stage in completing any manuscript. Spotting all the tiny mistakes and errors that annoy a reader. Oops. You forgot a full stop there.
All correspondence is strictly confidental.
Prices are below. If you prefer, you can send me your stuff, tell me what you want and I'll give you a quote. It normally won't be as much as others charge, because my main motivation is giving writers a leg up. Prices given are in Australian Dollars with the equivalent in US Dollars and GB Pounds. The latter may fluctuate slightly in line with international exchange rates.
If you are not happy with my service, you don't pay. Simple as that. My philosophy is to make everything as painless and transparent as possible for you.
HARVARD: Manuscript Assessment (novels/novellas only)
$0.03 AUD per word ($0.02 USD. £0.015 GBP)
This is the most common choice for authors who want an objective, expert perspective on their manuscript. I’ll produce a detailed written report (usually around 40 pages) providing feedback on key elements like plot, characterization, dialogue and prose. I identify what is working, what is not working and what you can do to improve the manuscript to a publishable standard. A thorough assessment will usually take approximately one month.
SPECIAL OFFER. For a limited time, the HARVARD manuscript assessment will also include a copy edit of the first 20 pages of your manuscript.
YALE: Developmental edit plus partial copy/line edit (novels/novellas only)
$0.04 AUD per word ($0.025 USD. £0.02 GBP)
HARVARD plus extras. I'll format your work to industry standards, add a blurb and synopsis and include pre and post discussions if desired. (either face to face or over Zoom/Skype/WhatsApp). I'll also provide a copy edit for the first 20 pages.
OXFORD: Copy/line edit with notes and track changes (For short stories and essays under 8,000 words)
$0.05 AUD per word ( $0.35 USD. £0.03 GBP)
This focuses on content, style and language. In short, making the writing as smooth and readable as possible. Includes formatting.
CAMBRIDGE: Developmental edit plus full line edit of entire manuscript (novels only)
$0.06 AUD per word. ($0.04 USD. £0.035 GBP)
YALE plus a full copy edit. In short, making your manuscript as impressive as it can possibly be.
EDINBURGH
Print only: $400 AUD ($270 USD. £220 GBP). Print and E-Book: £600 ($380 USD. £310 GBP)
I’ll professionally format your manuscript and convert it into a book that you can sell online or pitch to bookstores. I’ll convert the manuscript to a digital e-Book in Mobi and epub formats. I can also set you up on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing for no extra change. Includes ISBN number and blurb.
PROOFREADING
$0.03 AUD per word ($0.02 US £0.015 GBP)
Generally the last stage in completing any manuscript. Spotting all the tiny mistakes and errors that annoy a reader. Oops. You forgot a full stop there.
All correspondence is strictly confidental.