[Fiction Editing]
[Fiction Editing]
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For fiction writing, the various types of edits and combination packages ReJoyce offers, to include unlimited pass/read-throughs are:
Developmental edits: This is a macro view of your manuscript that considers consistency and clarity, flow, themes, pacing, plot holes, character arcs, and overall quality. Strengths, areas of growth, suggestions, and considerations provided via a detailed evaluation along with on-page comments and minor edits. Additionally, a 60-minute post-edit call is included to discuss sticking points and future action steps to finesse story.
Investment: .023/word
Copy and Line edits (also known as stylistic): Copyedits and line edits often impact the other, and as such, at ReJoyce, they are done in tandem. This includes a more detailed review of your manuscript to include assessment of prose, tense, readability, meaning making, and/or sentence structure, as well as grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, etc. Style sheet included.
Investment: .025/word
Proofreading: This is all about the final details along with one last opportunity to catch any pesky typos and/or punctuation and grammar errors.
Investment: .012/word
Manuscript Evaluation: If you’re not ready for full-fledged developmental edits or would like a less-costly alternative to get you started in better understanding your story’s strengths and areas of growth, the manuscript evaluation is great option for authors. After a thorough read through of the manuscript, authors will be provided an editorial document assessing plot, themes, pacing, character development, and potential sticking points. Includes on-page comments along with a 30-minute post-edit call to discuss the evaluation and consider action steps author can take to strengthen story.
Investment: $750 flat rate for manuscripts up to 100k words ($50 for every additional 1k words).
First time working with ReJoyce, author will receive a 15% discount.
Former/current authors who refer other authors, who then sign with ReJoyce, will receive a 10% discount on their next booking.
Combo #1: Developmental and Copy/Line
Investment: .038/word
Combo #2: Developmental and Proofread
Investment: .027/word
Combo #3: Developmental, Copy/Line, and Proofread
Investment: .048/word
Combo #4: Custom Edit
If you’ve considered the varying editing options and nothing seems quite right, let’s schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual needs and vision for your manuscript.
Investment: Determined after consultation.
ReJoyce Literary Editing, in partnership with Alchemy Edit, offers a collaborative service known as SCRIBE (Skilled Collective of Refined Independent Book Editors). Together, we provide a seamless editorial experience to support fiction writers throughout their journey to publication.
Why might this service be the perfect fit for you?
Looking for multiple perspectives on your manuscript or a bigger team to help you prepare for publication? We've got you covered. With combined expertise and extensive networks from two experienced professionals, we bring a wealth of resources to the table, including shared industry contacts and specialized knowledge.
Need your edits completed quickly? We understand the importance of timing. By working together, we're able to cut turnaround time without cutting corners. With two editors, we streamline communication, providing quicker results so you can stay on schedule.
Want to work with Joyce or Alex but our schedules are full? In an effort to support literary creatives, we coordinate and share the workload, enabling us to accommodate more writers and contribute to the thriving indie author community.