Editorial Services
I offer editorial services focused on the development, structure, and refinement of narrative work. My process supports authors in bringing their work into a clear, cohesive, and fully realized form, while preserving the integrity of the voice.
Editor’s Note on Pricing
Editorial work varies depending on the structure, complexity, and stage of a manuscript or screenplay. For that reason, I don’t use a fixed pricing model. Instead, each project is considered individually so the scope of work reflects what the material actually needs. I’m happy to provide general ranges during an initial conversation, with a precise quote following a review of the work. This ensures that the editorial process is clearly defined from the start, and that the feedback you receive is focused, cohesive, and genuinely useful.
The goal is not to provide more feedback, but to provide clarity so the work can fully come together.
A Note on Fit
I work best with writers who are seeking to deepen and refine their work; not to shape it into a predetermined model. My role is to being clarity and strength to the work while preserving its original voice.
How to Begin
If you are unsure where your work currently stands, begin with an Editorial Evaluation of your work. This provides a clear understanding of structure, strengths, and next steps before entering a full editorial process.
Editorial Evaluation
An initial diagnostic review of a manuscript, screenplay, treatment, or selected portion of a work (typically 15–25 pages). This evaluation identifies structural strengths, areas for development, narrative clarity, and overall direction before deeper revision begins.
You will receive:
A written editorial assessment with key observations
Structural, narrative, and developmental feedback
Clear recommendations for revision and next steps
Typical range: $200 – $350
Manuscripts
I work with narrative-driven manuscripts where structure, voice, and thematic cohesion are essential to the work itself. My approach is developmental and collaborative, focused on strengthening narrative clarity, emotional structure, pacing, and overall coherence while preserving the integrity of the author’s voice.
Developmental Editing
A full-manuscript review focused on structure, coherence, and overall narrative integrity. Attention is given to narrative architecture, emotional structure, scene function and progression, character development, thematic cohesion, and clarity. You will receive:
A comprehensive developmental editorial report
An annotated manuscript with detailed commentary
Structural and Narrative Recommendations
This represents a complete developmental editorial phase, followed by independent revision.
Typical developmental editing range: $0.025 – $0.04/word depending on manuscript condition, complexity, and level of development.
Revision Services
Revision services provide targeted editorial review following an earlier evaluation or developmental edit.
Scope may include:
Review of revised material
Targeted structural or narrative feedback
Clarification and expansion of prior editorial guidance
Focused guidance on remaining areas requiring refinement
Depending on the agreed scope of service, deliverables may include:
Revision Review Report including revision assessments, targeted feedback, and recommendations for further refinement
Annotated materials
Revision work is scoped individually based on the level of review required.
For projects requiring ongoing editorial collaboration or multiple rounds of review, a customized revision support plan may be developed based on the needs of the project.
Comprehensive Editorial Service
A multi-stage editorial process guiding a manuscript from structural development through final refinement. This process typically includes:
Developmental Review A full structural assessment with detailed editorial report and annotated feedback
Author Revision Phase Independent revision guided by editorial recommendations
Final Editorial Review Final editorial pass focused on clarity, consistency, and line-level refinement
You will receive:
A comprehensive Developmental Editorial Report
An annotated manuscript with detailed commentary following the Developmental Editing phase
Structural and Narrative Recommendations
Revision Guidance
Final Editorial Review of revisions following the Developmental Editing phase
Final Annotated Manuscript with detailed commentary
Final Edited Version
Each stage is completed sequentially, allowing the manuscript to evolve before final editorial refinement is applied.
Pricing: Scoped individually based on manuscript length, complexity, and level of development.
Screenplays and Narrative Treatments
While my primary focus is manuscript-based work, I also work with select clients on screenplays and narrative treatments—particularly where strong storytelling, clarity of voice, and structural integrity are essential. My approach to screenwriting is not prescriptive or formula-driven. I work to strengthen the underlying narrative, ensuring that character, pacing, and dialogue align with the story being told.
Developmental Editing
A high-level editorial assessment focused on the structural and emotional foundation of your screenplay.
This may include:
Narrative architecture and story structure
Character development, emotional progression, and consistency
Scene function, pacing, and narrative momentum
Dialogue effectiveness, tone, and subtext
Thematic cohesion and narrative clarity
Alignment with industry-standard formatting (as needed)
You will receive:
A comprehensive developmental editorial report outlining strengths, areas for refinement, and clear next steps.
An annotated screenplay with detailed commentary
Structural and Narrative Recommendations
This represents a complete developmental editorial phase, followed by independent revision.
Typical Range: Feature-length screenplay development: typically $1,500 – $4,000 depending on scope and structural complexity.
Revision Services
Revision services provide targeted editorial review following an earlier evaluation or developmental edit.
Scope may include:
Review of revised material
Targeted structural or narrative feedback
Clarification and expansion of prior editorial guidance
Focused guidance on remaining areas requiring refinement
Depending on the agreed scope of service, deliverables may include:
Revision Review Report including revision assessments, targeted feedback, and recommendations for further refinement
Annotated materials
Revision work is scoped individually based on the level of review required.
For projects requiring ongoing editorial collaboration or multiple rounds of review, a customized revision support plan may be developed based on the needs of the project.
Dialogue & Scene Refinement
A focused editorial pass addressing clarity, rhythm, subtext, and tonal consistency within the screenplay.
Editor’s Note: Screenplay Dialogue & Scene Refinement is available only for scripts with a sound narrative structure. Scripts requiring substantial structural revision may instead be recommended for
This may include:
Tightening and refining dialogue
Eliminating redundancy and unnecessary exposition
Strengthening character voice and tonal consistency
Enhancing pacing and scene readability
Preserving narrative intent while improving clarity and flow
You will receive:
Annotated Screenplay with scene-level feedback
Recommendations focused on dialogue, clarity, pacing, tone, and character voice
Typical range: $1,000 – $2,500 per script depending on scope and complexity of the screenplay.
Comprehensive Editorial Service
For writers seeking a complete editorial engagement, I offer a structured, multi-stage process that supports the screenplay from initial development through final refinement. This process typically includes: Developmental Review A full structural assessment with detailed editorial report and annotated feedback Revision Phase Independent revision guided by editorial recommendations
Dialogue & Scene Refinement A final pass focused on dialogue, clarity, pacing, and readability
You will receive:
A comprehensive Developmental Editorial Report
An annotated Screenplay with detailed commentary following the Developmental Edit phase
Structural and Narrative Recommendations
Revision Guidance
Final Editorial Review of revisions following the Developmental Editing phase
Final Annotated Screenplay with detailed commentary
Final Edited Version
This phased approach allows the screenplay to evolve naturally, ensuring that structural clarity is established before final refinement is applied.
Typical range: Priced as a staged engagement based on scope and level of editorial involvement.
Treatments & Pitch Documents
Editorial support for treatments, pitch decks, story summaries, and adaptation materials intended for development, presentation, or submission.
This service focuses on strengthening the clarity, structure, and effectiveness of project materials while preserving the core vision of the work.
This may include:
• Structural refinement and narrative clarity
• Strengthening flow, pacing, and cohesion
• Clarifying tone, positioning, and presentation
• Enhancing readability for the intended audience or industry context
Typical range: $500 – $2,000 depending on the scope and structural complexity of the project.
Get In Touch
Questions about services or project fit? Feel free to reach out.