1. First-chapter critique & edit: (up to 15 pages): Does your novel get off to a running start, does it compel reading? (like critiques on Flogging the Quill, but much more detailed line editing and deeper critique). Price: $50

If you’d like, for example, the first 50 pages of your novel critiqued and edited, contact me for a fee. Send the 50 pages with your inquiry.

2. Diagnostic analysis: I read the novel and give a detailed report on strengths and areas where I see a need for improvement. Includes line editing of the first chapter and detailed page notes on craft/story issues I see in the read-through. Fee: multiply word count times .00625. Critique fee will be subtracted from cost of subsequent editing and coaching work.

3. Coaching on specifics: (less than a full edit): After doing a novel critique, I'll determine a fee based on what you want done and the amount of work anticipated.

4. Full story edit: line and manuscript editing on all aspects of the novel as described above that involves two complete journeys through the manuscript plus a comprehensive critique letter. Fee for diagnostic reading is subtracted. Fee: depends on amount of work to be done, but a minimum of your word count times .025.