Your story matters.
Refine it with an editor who puts your voice & vision first.
✅ 10+ years of editorial experience
✅ a commitment to understanding your voice & vision
✅ hundreds of clients served
✅ Ph.D. in English
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Developmental editing helps you refine the major elements of your manuscript to get you to a polished draft ideal for outside readers. Whether you’re figuring out your plot twist or honing your arguments, get to your best draft with this service.
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Writers with a finished draft of a fiction or nonfiction manuscript.
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My basic rate is between $0.03 - $0.40/word depending on the shape of the manuscript. Message me for a custom quote for your project!
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Focus on flow. Line editing considers everything for grammar to tone and the overall flow of your piece.
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-Writers whose manuscripts have already gone through developmental editing.
-Writers working on a shorter project.
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My basic rate is between $0.03 - $0.40/word depending on the shape of the manuscript. Message me for a custom quote for your project!
For shorter projects (1,000 - 2,500 words): flat rate of $350.
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Don’t let your first page include a typo! Perfect your manuscript with a final round of edits that focus only on fixing grammar and other mechanical issues.
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Writers with a polished draft of their manuscript or shorter piece who want to get rid of all remaining errors.
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For manuscripts: $0.03/word. Message me for a custom quote!
For shorter projects (1,000 -2,500 words): flat rate of $250.
My top priority is to meet my clients needs and expectations. A sample edit (10 pages) gives you full transparency so you know what to expect when we work together.
Even if I’m not the right fit for your project, I’ll use my network to help you find the right person for the job.
Book a sample edit now to get started!
Get a feel for how we work together.
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“Rachel's way of finding the larger themes and habits within my own writing style resulted in deep and meaningful transformations within my manuscript."
Crystal U. Davis
Assistant Professor of Dance & Head of the MFA in Dance Program, University of Maryland
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"Rachel gave us the push we needed to get our manuscript to the next level."
Kate Spanos, Ph.D.
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“We had a great experience working with Rachel. She provided detailed, insightful edits that helped us clarify our ideas and polish our writing."
Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene
Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
