Writefine Editing Services
10 Page Sample Edit $20
A sample edit will give you a taste of what you can expect with a larger project. I make several passes through your submission to evaluate all the elements of fiction: characterization, structure, plot, tension, sentence flow, pace, continuity, theme, depth, believability, immediacy, scene transition, and so on. I identify weak points and brainstorm to provide you with interesting alternatives. I can mark examples of allusion, metaphor and subversion. You will receive a detailed report containing recommendations for improvement and inline notes. I accept MS word, rich text and PDF attachments.
- Turnaround time: 24-48 hours
- Average amount of work: 6-8 hours
60 Page Edit $270
I make several passes through your manuscript to evaluate all the elements of fiction: characterization, structure, plot, tension, sentence flow, pace, continuity, theme, depth, believability, immediacy, scene transition, and so on. I identify weak points and brainstorm to provide you with interesting alternatives. High concept will be introduced, if not already present, by slipping in classic story archetypes. This will fortify your structure. I will pepper your story with examples of allusion, metaphor and subversion. You will receive a detailed report containing recommendations for improvement and inline notes. I accept MS word, rich text, and PDF attachments.
- Turnaround time: 3-5 days
- Average amount of work: 21-30 hours
Standard Novel Edit $960 (90,000 wd max)
A full novel edit allows me to dissect the entire structure, scene-by-scene. I make several passes through your manuscript to evaluate all the elements of fiction: characterization, structure, plot, tension, sentence flow, pace, continuity, theme, depth, believability, immediacy, scene transition, and so on. I identify weak points and brainstorm to provide you with interesting alternatives. High concept will be introduced, if not already present, by slipping in classic story archetypes. This will fortify your structure. I will pepper your story with examples of allusion, metaphor and subversion. Then we discuss my suggestions during a 60-minute phone consultation. You will receive a detailed 50-75 page report containing recommendations for improvement and inline notes. I accept MS word, rich text and PDF attachments.
- Turnaround time: 12-15 days
- Average amount of work: 84-90 hours
Epic Novel Edit $1,200 (120,000 wd max)
A full novel edit allows me to dissect the entire structure, scene-by-scene. I make several passes through your manuscript to evaluate all the elements of fiction: characterization, structure, plot, tension, sentence flow, pace, continuity, theme, depth, believability, immediacy, scene transition, and so on. I identify weak points and brainstorm to provide you with interesting alternatives. High concept will be introduced, if not already present, by slipping in classic story archetypes. This will fortify your structure. I will pepper your story with examples of allusion, metaphor and subversion. Then we discuss my suggestions during a 60-minute phone consultation. You will receive a detailed 50-75 page report containing recommendations for improvement and inline notes. I accept MS word, rich text and PDF attachments.
- Turnaround time: 17-20 days, Average amount of work: 120 hours
Screenplay Edit $2,400 (90-120 pages)
A feature-length screenplay edit allows me to dissect the entire structure, scene-by-scene. I make several passes through your script to evaluate all the elements of film: characterization, structure, plot, tension, pace, theme, depth, believability, immediacy, scene transition, and so on. I identify weak points and brainstorm to provide you with interesting alternatives. High concept will be introduced, if not already present, by slipping in classic story archetypes. I will pepper your script with visually stimulating examples of allusion, metaphor and subversion. Then we discuss my suggestions during a 60-minute phone consultation. You will receive a detailed report containing recommendations for improvement and inline notes. I accept MS word, rich text and PDF attachments.
- Turnaround time: 17-20 days
- Average amount of work: 120 hours
- Rates
Short Stories and Novels $5 per page (400 words)
Screenplays $20 per page
Contact Email: harold[at]writefine.com
