Services and Pricing
Manuscript 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 below are in Australian Dollars - though I can also quote the equivalent in US Dollars or GB Pounds. Or, if you prefer, email me and I'll give you a quote. My philosophy is to make everything as painless and transparent as possible for you. It normally won't be as much as others charge, because my main motivation is giving writers a leg up. If you are not happy with my service, you don't pay. Simple as that.
HARVARD: Manuscript Assessment (novels/novellas only)
$0.02 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
The most common choice for authors who want an objective, expert perspective on their manuscript. I’ll produce a detailed written report providing feedback on key elements like plot, characterization, dialogue and prose and identify what you can do to improve the manuscript to a publishable standard.
SPECIAL OFFER. For a limited time, the HARVARD manuscript assessment will also include a copy edit of the first 15 pages of your manuscript.
YALE: Developmental edit plus partial copy/line edit (novels/novellas only)
$0.03 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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)
$0.04 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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)
$0.05 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
YALE plus a full copy edit. In short, making your manuscript as impressive as it can possibly be.
EDINBURGH: Everything you need to self-publish your book!
Print and eBook $500 AUD (or the equivalent in USD/GBP). Print and E-Book: £600 (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
I’ll professionally format your finished manuscript and design an appropriate book cover that you can upload it to Ingram Spark (hardcover) and Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (eBook).
Includes ISBN number, back blurb and uploading instructions.
PROOFREADING
$0.03 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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 below are in Australian Dollars - though I can also quote the equivalent in US Dollars or GB Pounds. Or, if you prefer, email me and I'll give you a quote. My philosophy is to make everything as painless and transparent as possible for you. It normally won't be as much as others charge, because my main motivation is giving writers a leg up. If you are not happy with my service, you don't pay. Simple as that.
HARVARD: Manuscript Assessment (novels/novellas only)
$0.02 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
The most common choice for authors who want an objective, expert perspective on their manuscript. I’ll produce a detailed written report providing feedback on key elements like plot, characterization, dialogue and prose and identify what you can do to improve the manuscript to a publishable standard.
SPECIAL OFFER. For a limited time, the HARVARD manuscript assessment will also include a copy edit of the first 15 pages of your manuscript.
YALE: Developmental edit plus partial copy/line edit (novels/novellas only)
$0.03 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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)
$0.04 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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)
$0.05 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
YALE plus a full copy edit. In short, making your manuscript as impressive as it can possibly be.
EDINBURGH: Everything you need to self-publish your book!
Print and eBook $500 AUD (or the equivalent in USD/GBP). Print and E-Book: £600 (or the equivalent in USD/GBP)
I’ll professionally format your finished manuscript and design an appropriate book cover that you can upload it to Ingram Spark (hardcover) and Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (eBook).
Includes ISBN number, back blurb and uploading instructions.
PROOFREADING
$0.03 AUD per word (or the equivalent in USD/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.