My editing and coaching services are designed to assist novelists, short story writers, and nonfiction writers. I work with authors in most genres, including literary fiction, women’s fiction, mystery, crime, noir, adventure, romance, science-fiction, Christian fiction, historical fiction, westerns, young adult fiction, as well as memoir, biography, self-help, business, and academic texts. My goal is to help writers plumb to new depths in their work, to take risks, to hazard themselves, to write from where they dream.

 

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I offer a free 20-minute consultation to talk about your goals, challenges, and how coaching or editing can help you move forward.

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Editing Services

 

Developmental / Structural Edit

(big picture, story, plot, character arcs, pacing)

 

• $0.08 per word

A deep dive into the manuscript with detailed suggestions that may require major changes. You’ll receive feedback on the overall structure of your work and a summary of what is needed to improve it. I look for narrative momentum and structural cohesion, identifying any problems with pacing, tension, point-of-view, and other aspects of clear and compelling storytelling. My goal is to succinctly evaluate your book’s strengths and weaknesses, so you can develop a plan for revision. 

*The developmental edit does not include line editing or the nitty-gritty of copy editing or proofreading, although I am happy to look at manuscripts needing those services.

 

Line Edit

(clarity, flow, style, sentence-level polish)

 

• $0.04 per word

Focus on readability, consistency, and narrative voice. I examine the quality of the prose, weighing the work’s lyrical strengths against any language that detracts. My goal is to help you tighten and hone the story you’re telling and get it closer to a state of readiness for publishing. 

 

Copy Edit

(grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting consistency)

 

• .02 per word

In a copy edit, I look closely for major grammatical mistakes (incorrect shifts in tense/person/POV, incorrect word usage, issues with parallelism, etc.). This is your high school English teacher’s red pencil edit. When possible, I will offer suggestions on how you might rephrase problem areas. Less interpretive; ensures manuscript is technically clean.

 

Proofreading

(final pass for typos and errors)

 

• .01 per word

When I proof a manuscript, I’m looking for typos, spelling mistakes, and other minor grammatical issues that don’t require substantive rewriting. This is a final once-over of a draft close to finished.

 

Coaching 

 

I am happy to work with writers over a sustained period of time while they complete a work-in-progress that is building toward a collection or other full manuscript. In addition to offering encouragement, I will help you set and meet goals, offer practical advice on measures that will develop your skills as a writer, shed light on the business of writing, and guide you on the path toward personal fulfillment and publication.

Find the heart of your story. Shape it with purpose and clarity.

Stories reveal who we are — as writers, as individuals, and as communities. Whether you’re crafting fiction, memoir, or a work of narrative nonfiction, coaching offers a space to explore your voice, sharpen your craft, and uncover the moral and emotional truth at the center of your work.

As an author, editor, and communications professional, I help writers and storytellers at all stages of their journey connect to what matters most: authenticity, moral imagination, and the courage to say something true.

 

Offerings

 

Fiction Coaching

For writers developing short stories, novels, or collections.

Explore character, structure, pacing, and the deeper moral currents that give fiction its emotional resonance.

Includes: developmental feedback, line-level guidance, and creative accountability.

Rates: Submit 10 standard double-spaced 250-word pages before each session. We’ll meet via Microsoft Teams to review and discuss.

• • 1 30-min. session $125.00 
  • 5 30-min. sessions $600.00 
  • 12 30-min. sessions $1400.00

 

Nonfiction Coaching

For those writing personal stories, essays, or other nonfiction.

Discover the intersection of fact and feeling–how to tell true stories with literary depth and ethical awareness.

Incudes: project review, story mapping, and thematic development.

Rates: Submit 10 standard double-spaced 250-word pages before each session. We’ll meet via Microsoft Teams to review and discuss.

• 1 30-min. session $150.00 
• 5 30-min. sessions $700.00 
• 12 30-min. sessions $1500.00

 

Mentoring

 

Full Manuscript Mentorships

For writers seeking sustained partnership over several months.

Work one-on-one through every stage of your manuscript–from concept to completion.

Includes: editorial review, developmental planning, accountability check-ins, and publication guidance.

Rates: Starting at $2,500 (custom quotes available).

 

Other Mentoring 

If you have questions about writing or publishing that do not require a manuscript review, I’m available to meet via Teams, once or on a regular basis. I can tailor exercises that help you grow as a writer or customize a plan designed for your specific needs.

• 1 30-min. session $75.00
• 5 30-min. sessions $350.00
• 12 30-min. sessions $800.00