Editorial Services

Every manuscript deserves the right level of care.

Three tiers. Transparent pricing. One editor fully focused on your book.

Choose your path

Three tiers. One editor. Full focus.

I work with all manuscripts regardless of how they were written. What matters is your story and your intent.

Every tier includes a 1:1 video debrief. Pricing by manuscript size – no surprises.

THE WAYPOINT READ

FROM $400

  • Full Proofread
  • Consistency check
  • Table of content verification
  • Light line corrections
  • Track changes throughout
  • 30 min debrief call

Best for: clean manuscripts ready for final polish.

THE WAYPOINT EDIT

FROM $600

  • Everything from The Waypoint Read
  • Full copy and line edit
  • Inline editorial notes
  • Voice and flow work
  • Track changes throughout
  • 30 min debrief call

Best for: manuscripts needing deep line level work,

THE FULL JOURNEY

FROM $900

  • Everything from The Waypoint Read and Edit
  • Developmental feedback
  • Editorial Letter
  • Big picture story consultation
  • Track changes throughout
  • 60 min debrief call

Best for: manuscripts needing structural and story level work.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

two variables.
no Surprises.

Manuscript size and tier. Genre and content type never affect price.

Manuscript size Tier 1 — Read Tier 2 — Edit Tier 3 — Journey
Under 200 pages $400 $600 $900
200–350 pages $600 $900 $1,400
350–500 pages $800 $1,200 $1,800
500+ pages Custom quote — let’s talk
Rush delivery +25% Repeat client -15% 50% deposit to book Kill fee $75/hr

the client journey

here is exactly what happens when you work with me.

Watch the walkthrough then review the eight steps below.

1

Submit Trailer

2

Get

accepted

3

Pay

Deposit

4

Send manuscript

5

Editing

begins

6

Deliver

edits

7

1:1

debrief

8

project complete

1

Submit Trailer

2

Get

accepted

3

Pay

Deposit

4

Send manuscript

5

Editing

begins

6

Deliver

edits

7

1:1

debrief

8

project complete

RUSH DELIVERY

need it fast? here is what is possible.

Rush adds 25% to your base price. Capacity limits what can be rushed.

Timeline Tier 1 & 2 max Tier 3 max Surcharge
1-week rush 200 pages 150 pages +25%
2-week rush 350 pages 250 pages +25%
Standard 3–4 weeks Up to 500 pages Up to 400 pages Standard

WHAT I EDIT

know before you submit.

I work within the genres I know deeply. If yours is not listed – reach out and ask.

ACCEPTED

  • Adventure and fiction
  • Sci-fi and cosmic speculative
  • Fantasy
  • Spiritual and metaphysical nonfiction
  • Self-help and personal development
  • Guides, handbooks, instructional
  • Course materials
  • Novellas
  • Children’s books – custom request

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Poetry
  • Academic dissertations
  • Legal or medical documents
  • Mid-manuscript / unfinished work
  • Romance
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