This is what working with me looks like:

1. Get in touch

If one of my services looks right for you, get in touch using the contact form. I’ll follow up and request your manuscript file as a Word document, and ask a few questions about your story. I’ll let you know what my next available dates are so you can determine if this works with your project’s timeline.

2. Sample edit

Once I receive your manuscript, I’ll aim to return your sample edit within 7 days. For novels, I will read your first 10 pages; for short stories, I’ll read 1-2 pages. I will provide sample in-line notes (manuscript markup) on several pages and a paragraph or two of feedback.

3. Quote

If I feel your project is a good fit for my skillset, I’ll return the sample edit to you along with a quote, with no obligation to proceed on your part. If I don’t connect with your work, I will still provide you with feedback, but will not proceed with a quote.

4. Review

You can review my feedback and decide if we’re the right fit to take your story to the next level. You’ll respond, letting me know whether or not you’d like to proceed.

5. Contract

If you decide to proceed, I will send you a Service Agreement outlining the services you’ve requested, scheduling information, and costs. We can correspond about any changes or questions you may have. You will return the signed contract to me, and I will provide you with a copy that I have signed as well.

6. Deposit

When I return your signed contract I will also include a PayPal invoice for the initial deposit. You will pay 50% of the project’s cost up front. Once payment is received, your booking dates are secured and I will begin work on the start date we’ve specified in the Service Agreement.

7. Editing

I will get to work on your deliverables! The Services page outlines what each option (short story critique, manuscript evaluation, or developmental edit) includes; this will also be spelled out in the Service Agreement.

8. Delivery

I will notify you when I have completed work on your deliverables, and you will make your final payment. Once payment is received, I will send you the deliverables.