Out of Editing
From slow-burners to page-turners: elevating narrative, character, and prose for independent authors of mystery, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, and romance.
Dear Author,
I’m Red, your partner in polished prose. I'd love to help you bring your story to life with clear, practical edits that move you closer to publishing with pride.
Together, we’ll shape truer character arcs, speed your hero along their quest, deepen the longing that keeps pages turning, and tighten your foreshadowing so every clue, or red herring, points where it should.
Ready to make the unbelievable believable?
I can help you with...
Editing Services
I offer a swath of editorial services and packages, depending on where you are in your writing process, from overarching story elements to nitpicking word choices. We can work together to move your book closer to your unique goals. Peruse the options to find one to best suit your needs.
Diagnostic Pass
A Big-Picture Overview
$.007-.009 per word
Copyedit
Late-Stage Pass
$.018-.022 per word
Developmental Edit
Complete Overall Story Edit
$.025-035 per word
The First Swing
Diagnostic Pass + Line Edit
$.035-.05 per word
Line Edit
Detailed Look at the Prose
$.021-027 per word
The Final Pass
Line Edit + Copyedit
$.03-.037 per word
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