Packages & Pricing

Creative-first editing with clear scope and honest pricing.

I work with Emerging Creators, Independent Authors, and Professional / Corporate clients. The standard stays the same; only scale and complexity change.

Every project begins with a free 20–30 minute consultation to confirm fit, scope, and timeline.

Client Tiers

Your tier is based on how the project is funded and coordinated — not its creative value. Quality stays consistent; scope, pacing, and complexity change.

Emerging Creator

Self-funded writers and students working on personal or academic projects.

  • Coursework, early drafts, passion projects
  • Narrower scopes and flexible timelines
  • Direct collaboration with minimal coordination overhead

Typical projects: essays, short fiction, early manuscripts, poetry, applications

Independent Author

Committed writers, grad students, and creators with ongoing or publication-bound work.

  • Long-form manuscripts and multi-phase projects
  • Publication, submission, or portfolio goals
  • More structured timelines and revision cycles

Typical projects: novels, theses, book proposals, academic research, serial work

Organizations

Businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and funded authors commissioning professional work.

  • Commercial, operational, or public-facing deliverables
  • Multiple stakeholders or approval layers
  • Higher coordination, compliance, and liability

Typical projects: SOPs, policies, reports, grant materials, branded content

Creative and academic services are available at all tiers.
Business and technical documentation is typically billed at Independent or Organizations rates.

Per-Word Rates

Pick the service first, then choose the tier that matches how the project is funded. The standard stays the same; only scope and coordination change.

Proofreading

Final polish for spelling, punctuation, consistency, and obvious mechanical issues.

  • Emerging Creator: $0.015 / word
  • Independent Author: $0.02 / word
  • Organizations: $0.025 / word

Copy / Line Edit

Clarity, flow, tone control, and sentence-level strength—without changing your voice.

  • Emerging Creator: $0.03 / word
  • Independent Author: $0.04 / word
  • Organizations: $0.05 / word

Developmental Editing

Structure, argument/story logic, pacing, and coherence—big-picture direction and strategy.

  • Emerging Creator: $0.055 / word
  • Independent Author: $0.075 / word
  • Organizations: $0.095 / word

Ghostwriting

Voice-matched drafting from your notes, interviews, or outlines—with revisions included.

  • Emerging Creator: $0.20 / word
  • Independent Author: $0.28 / word
  • Organizations: $0.35 / word

Rush: +40%
New-client deposit: 30%
Minimums: Emerging $150 · Independent $250 · Organizations $300
Most work includes up to two consolidated revision rounds within 14 days.

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Packages

Prefer a clear scope and bundled pricing? These packages offer a discounted rate compared to standard per-word pricing.

Core Packages

Most projects start here.
Each package includes a defined scope; anything beyond that is billed at your tier rate.

Editorial Development

Big-picture direction plus line-level tightening.

  • Editorial memo + roadmap
  • Integrated developmental + line edit
  • Prioritized next steps

10,000 words

  • Emerging Creator: $550
  • Independent Author: $750
  • Organizations: $950
Scope & terms
  • 2 consolidated revision rounds within 14 days
  • Overage billed at standard editorial tier rate
  • NDA available on request

Best for: novels, memoir, long essays, thesis chapters

Academic Polish

Submission-ready clarity and citation compliance.

  • APA / MLA / Chicago alignment
  • Citation and reference audit
  • Formatting checklist for submission

10,000 words

  • Emerging Creator: $600
  • Independent Author: $850
  • Organizations: $1,050
Scope & terms
  • 1 consolidated revision round within 14 days
  • Overage billed at standard editorial tier rate
  • Academic integrity upheld

Best for: research papers, capstones, theses, scholarship materials

Short-Form Ghostwriting

Your ideas, written clearly in your voice.

  • Outline and structure support
  • Voice-aligned drafting
  • Revisions included

10,000 words

  • Emerging Creator: $1,600
  • Independent Author: $2,400
  • Organizations: $3,200
Scope & terms
  • 2 consolidated revision rounds within 14 days
  • Client-provided source material assumed
  • Research-heavy work quoted separately

Best for: essays, thought leadership, proposals, lead magnets

Technical Documentation

Clear, usable documentation for teams.

  • SOPs, policies, handbooks
  • Consistent formatting + version control
  • Plain-language clarity

SOP Starter Package

  • Independent Author: $1,200
  • Organizations: $1,600
What’s included
  • 3 SOPs + reusable template
  • Adoption notes
  • Custom packs and retainers available

Best for: small teams, nonprofits, operations cleanup

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Pricing FAQ

How do I know my tier?

Unpublished and self-funded = Emerging.
Ongoing manuscripts/publication goals = Independent.
Business/institution-funded = Organizations.

What if I’m not sure?

I’ll confirm your tier and scope during the consult, and you’ll receive a written estimate before you commit.

Can a business use Emerging rates?

No. Emerging is reserved for self-funded creative/academic work. Organizations are billed at Independent or Organizations rates.

What is a revision round?

One consolidated set of requested changes. Most projects include up to two rounds; extra rounds are billable.

Do you handle citations and formatting?

Yes—APA/MLA/Chicago for academic work, and house style for organizations. Custom guides may add scope.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes for larger projects. A common split is 30% to reserve, 40% mid-milestone, and 30% on delivery.