In this blog post, I lay out the different kinds of editing I offer and what I charge for each. You can compare my rates to the Editorial Freelancers Association chart here : There are three levels of editing, as well as a level of creativity/executive coaching. Each serves a different purpose. Choosing the right one depends on where you are in your process and what kind of guidance you’re looking for. I offer: Manuscript Evaluation Developmental Editing Copy/Line Editing Creativity /...

At the end of Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion, my friend Sarah said, “Well. We totally saw that ending coming.”  I hadn’t, though. What magic makes her able to see the ending before it comes? 

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