• Is your story's foundation calling for a deeper dive?
  My developmental editing services go straight to the heart of your manuscript, unraveling story structure, character arcs, plot coherence, and pacing. Whether you're refining your themes or crafting a seamless narrative flow, I provide insightful feedback and strategic guidance to elevate your work from good to extraordinary.

• Dreaming of prose that sings with clarity and style?
  Line editing focuses on enhancing the beauty of your sentences, ensuring your style, voice, and dialogue resonate powerfully. From clarifying your narrative to optimizing language for the greatest impact, I'll refine your manuscript to connect deeply with readers while preserving your unique voice.

• Seeking precision and polish for your manuscript?
  Copy editing tackles grammar, punctuation, and formatting with an eagle eye, ensuring style guide adherence and factual accuracy. This meticulous review prepares your manuscript for the spotlight, ensuring a polished and professional presentation that shines.

• Ready for that final polish before sharing your work?
  My pre-publication review dives deep into your manuscript's market readiness, offering crucial insights about your target audience and marketing potential. This comprehensive assessment ensures your work is positioned for success in today's competitive marketplace.

• Seeking clarity on your ideal publishing path?
  Navigate the publishing landscape with confidence. Whether you're drawn to traditional publishing, self-publishing, or a hybrid approach, my publishing path guidance can lead you through each option, offering guidance on queries, pitches, proposals, and submissions.

Read below for further details and pricing.

EDITING SERVICES

Developmental Editing (Story Architecture)

• Story structure illumination

• Character arc mapping

• Plot journey alignment

• Theme discovery & refinement

• Manuscript energy assessment

• Narrative flow enhancement

• Story medicine integration

• Overall vision clarification

Line Editing (Language Crafting & Flow for Creative and Technical Harmony)

• Sentence-level refinement

• Voice authenticity cultivation

• Dialogue soul-tuning

• Narrative rhythm enhancement

• Language clarity & impact

• Style consistency weaving

• Creative energy alignment

• Technical precision

Copyediting (Text Preparation and Professional Polish)

• Grammar & punctuation alignment

• Format consistency

• Style guide integration

• Fact verification & truth-checking

• Technical accuracy

• Publishing path preparation

Pre-Publication Review (Manuscript Medicine & Assessment)

This is a detailed service that ensures a manuscript is polished and ready to send to agents, publishers, or self-publish. It might include proofreading, light copyediting, and overall readiness checks.

• Final manuscript review

• Publication readiness evaluation

• Market alignment

• Target audience connection

• Competitive positioning

• Reader resonance potential

Publishing Path Guidance

This is more advisory, involving research, strategy, and individualized planning (traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid publishing).

• Traditional publishing preparation

• Independent publishing wisdom

• Hybrid path exploration

• Query letter crafting

• Book proposal discussion (pricing for book prosposal services will be on a separate scale)

• Market strategy alignment

  Estimated Time: Sessions might range from 1–3 hours, plus prep time for personalized recommendations.

  Pricing:

  • Flat Rate for a Single Session (1–2 hours): $200–$300.

  • Flat Rate for a Package (3–5 sessions, resources included): $800–$1,200.

  • Hourly Rate: $100–$125/hour (since it leans toward consultancy).

The Value

Clients are getting personalized, expert guidance tailored to their unique project goals. Also, my intuitive approach sets me apart, offering not just technical expertise but a deep understanding of their creative vision and goals.

Unique Approach

• Nearly 25 years of story medicine & professional editing experience

• Integration of spiritual wisdom & technical expertise

• Holistic manuscript development

• Soul-aligned editing methodology

• Proven success with multiple published authors

• Balance of creative nurturing & professional polish

PRICING

Hourly Rates for Editing:

1. Project-Based Pricing: Many clients prefer clear project costs. For developmental editing, charging $0.03–$0.06 per word is standard. For a 60,000-word manuscript, this translates to $1,800–$3,600, depending on the complexity.

2. Packages for Affordability: I can create tiered services to meet different budgets. For instance:

   • Basic Review (General feedback): $500–$1,000 for a standard manuscript.

   • Comprehensive Editing (In-depth edits and analysis): $2,000–$3,000.

   • Coaching Add-On (Zoom sessions of Google Meet or phone sessions for additional feedback): Extra $50–$100 per hour.

3. Discounts or Installments: I can offer monthly installment plans at a rate that is budgetable for potential clients. Happy to discuss your needs.

Why Choose My Services?
My approach to author services is both traditional and unique. While I bring years of experience in analyzing narrative structure, character arcs, and prose refinement, I also lean on a highly intuitive skill set. This allows me to understand not just the mechanics of your writing but also the emotional and thematic core of your work and the intention behind it. By integrating these two strengths, I aim to bring out the most authentic and compelling version of your story.

What Does This Mean for You?
By combining intuition with technical expertise, I can identify and nurture aspects of your work that might not be apparent through traditional methods alone. This deeper connection to your story enables me to guide you more holistically, ensuring your vision shines through while maintaining industry standards.

Why This Affects My Rates
This combined approach requires time, care, and focus, which is why my rates may be slightly higher than average. However, I firmly believe this investment results in a higher-quality experience and outcome for you. It reflects the precision, creativity, and dedication I bring to every project.

Let’s Work Together
I understand that affordability is important, especially for individual writers. That’s why I work with you to structure the collaboration in a way that suits your goals and budget while still allowing me to deliver my best work. Together, we’ll create something truly special.

Contact: nina@dreamyourbook.com for a personalized editing consultation