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The Process

The Process

The Process

Packages

Comprehensive Manuscript Services Tailored to Suit Your Needs​

A

Launch Prep

$70,000

~10 months

Best for authors who want the complete package, plus promotional content

for their book launch

B

Deep Dive

$60,000

~8 months

Best for authors who want unlimited calls

and edits, in-depth research, and a higher word count

C

Standard

$50,000

~6 months

Best for authors whose books fit a standard 50k-word scope,

who want full content development support

D

Manuscript Rescue

$40,000

~4 months

Best for authors who have developed, outlined, and started their first draft, but

want to hand it off

E

Intensive Editing

$30,000

~2 months

Best for authors with completed first drafts who want editing, proofreading, and beta reader testing

Let's start in the middle!

C: The Standard Package - $50,000 over 6 months

This package is best for authors looking to write a standard-length book of 50,000 words or less, who are starting the process from scratch and willing to work within a well-defined scope. They have a big idea, but haven't developed a plan or started writing their manuscript yet.

  • 3 Positioning Calls

  • 1 Table of Contents Call

  • 4 Chapter Outline Calls

  • 12 Content Interview Calls

  • Workshopping for tone, voice, and style

  • 4 Progress Calls

  • Completed Manuscript of >50,000 words

  • 1 Developmental Editing Pass

  • 1 Line Editing Pass

  • 1 Copy Editing Pass

  • 1 Proofreading Pass

  • Beta Reader Testing

  • Publishing Tips & Referrals

  • Title & Subtitle Development

B: The Deep Dive Package - $60,000 over 8 months

This package is best for authors who want unlimited calls and edits, space for a higher word count, and copywriting for their book jacket. I also do research before we start Stage 1 to familiarize myself with any pre-existing content they find relevant. This can include reading blog posts, books, studies, and other materials.  

  • Unlimited Calls & Edits

  • Preliminary Research

  • Workshopping for tone, voice, and style

  • Completed Manuscript of >100,000 words

  • Jacket & Back-Cover Copy

  • Beta Reader Testing

  • Publishing Tips & Referrals

  • Title & Subtitle Development

A: The Launch Prep Package - $70,000 over 10 months

This package is for authors who want everything in the Deep Dive Package, plus promotional content for their book's website and launch, which I'll write once the manuscript is done. 

  • Unlimited Calls & Edits

  • Preliminary Research

  • Workshopping for tone, voice, and style

  • Title & Subtitle Development

  • Jacket & Back-Cover Copy

  • Completed Manuscript of >100,000 words

  • Publishing Tips & Referrals

  • Web Content/Copywriting

  • 10 Articles for PR Placement

  • 10 Blog Posts

  • 10 Social Media Posts​

  • Beta Reader Testing

"What if I've already started my book?"

I've thought of you too.

D: The Manuscript Rescue Package - $40,000 over 4 months

This package is for authors who want to skip Stage 1 of the process. They have a fully developed concept and have started writing their manuscript, but want to hand it off to someone else. We start by workshopping the tone, voice, and style they want me to emulate. Then I complete their first draft and we move into Stage 3.

  • Workshopping for tone, voice, and style

  • 4 Progress Calls

  • Title & Subtitle Development

  • Beta Reader Testing

  • Completed Manuscript of >50,000 words

  • 1 Developmental Editing Pass

  • 1 Line Editing Pass

  • 1 Copy Editing Pass

  • 1 Proofreading Pass​

  • Publishing Tips & Referrals

E: The Intensive Editing Package - $30,000 over 2 months

This package is for authors who want to skip Stages 1 and 2 of the process. They have a completed first draft and want in-depth editing, proofreading, and beta reader testing before locking their manuscript. 

  • 1 Developmental Editing Pass

  • 1 Line Editing Pass

  • 1 Copy Editing Pass

  • 1 Proofreading Pass

  • Beta Reader Testing

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