Services & Estimated Rates:
Below are typical service categories and rate ranges. Final quotes depend on manuscript length, complexity, and scheduling.
If you’re interested in working together, please scroll down to the contact form to reach out—I’ll respond with next steps and availability.
Author Coaching & Publishing Consulting
Hourly Rate: $75
Personalized guidance through the self-publishing process, including:
- Manuscript preparation strategy
- Uploading to platforms (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, ACX, etc.)
- Platform setup and metadata guidance
- Distribution strategy
- Marketing roadmap development
- Author / writing coaching
Ideal for authors who want expert oversight while maintaining full publishing control, or need help pushing through writer’s block or creative stalling.
Developmental Editing
Hourly Rate: $65
Big-picture structural analysis and story development support:
- Big-picture evaluation of manuscript structure, pacing, and narrative flow
- In-depth feedback on plot, character development, and thematic cohesion
- Identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and areas that need expansion or refinement
- Scene-by-scene or chapter-level analysis to strengthen momentum and engagement
- Guidance on narrative arc, tension, and emotional resonance
- Clarifying author voice while aligning the manuscript with reader expectations
- Recommendations for reorganization, cuts, and strategic rewrites
- Development of stronger openings, transitions, and endings
- Margin comments and editorial letter with clear, actionable revision steps
- Collaborative revision support to help you confidently move through major edits
Recommended before copy editing.
Copy Editing
Hourly Rate: $50
Line-level precision and polish:
- Grammar, punctuation, and syntax correction
- Consistency and style alignment
- Clarity and readability improvement
Recommended before book layout and design.
Beta Reading
Hourly Rate: $50
Reader-focused manuscript feedback:
- Story engagement evaluation
- Character believability
- Plot clarity
- Reader experience insights
Useful in early or mid-revision stages.
Layout & Formatting, Interior Design
Hourly Rate: $65
Professional interior formatting for:
- Print editions
- E-book editions
Note: Photo-heavy or complex layouts, or additional revisions may incur additional fees.
Cover Design
Hourly Rate: $50
Custom cover design for:
- Print and digital formats
- Genre-appropriate commercial presentation
Additional revisions or complex illustration work may increase costs.
Book Description & Metadata Support
Hourly Rate: $50
Includes:
- Sales copy / book description drafting
- BISAC category research
- Keyword optimization
- Media Kit preparation
Why Work With Me
I bring 15+ years of professional publishing experience to independent authors who want:
- Editorial excellence
- Professional presentation
- Clear guidance
- Respect for creative ownership
My goal is not to sell packages — it is to assist you with the right expertise for your specific stage of publishing.
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