In the query box below, I'd love to know more about your writing (genre, length, subject) and why you'd like to work with me. Most importantly, what would you like me to know about your manuscript? (max. 150 words).

I'll email you back within 48-72 hours and invite you to send over a sample of the first 20 pages or so. I can then review what you’ve sent over and respond accordingly within 2-3 days.

Should both parties be happy to proceed, we can get you booked in.

Quotations and fees

A quotation for the work will be provided by the Editor on consultation with the Author and after evaluation of representative sample materials.

If the Author extends the word count of the job or requests additional services, a revised quotation and job-completion date will be negotiated, or the Author and Editor will stick to honouring the original agreement and word count.

15% deposit to confirm and book your editorial slot.

35% on start date of project.

and 50% on completion of the editorial project (after proof of completed assignment supplied)

[Payment Plans are available and work can be staggered accordingly but my rates are non-negotiable]

Invoices will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to agreed-upon dates. To be paid before 4pm GMT . Clients can pay direct into Editor's bank account (bacs) or via paypal or some other means should that be necessary for US or International Clients. Cheques or cryptocurrency will not be accepted.

What you can expect while you are waiting:

A full read-through of your ms.

Email correspondence to query any aspects of "the reading" that require more context or understanding on my part.

Within 3-4 weeks of our agreed start date, you can expect to receive:

A returned copy of your manuscript: annotated, line edited (no major overhauls; simply mindfully attended) and packed with constructive comments.

An extensive report on personal strengths, recurring patterns, blind spots.

An Integrated Plan for how to approach revisions or developments in the most strategic and layered of ways. Also the rationale behind weighing up core narrative choices and putting the ones in place most in service to your vision, genre, message and audience.

Email correspondence, or follow-up zoom call, once you've had a chance to read through the material, so you can feel clear and confident on the main points.

Confidentiality

Editor agrees not to reproduce, give, or show to anyone any material sent to her by the Author.

Limitations

No guarantees are made as to the saleability or marketability of the edited manuscript and editorial materials. No guarantees are also made as to the acceptance of the edited manuscript by an agency or an offer of publication from a publisher. 

Terminations/Cancellations

Once the contract is signed, the deposit will be non-refundable as the Editor will have booked out a slot and turned away other clients to work on the Author’s project.

If the Author terminates the agreement after the agreed start date, the Author will pay the Editor for work done up to the date of termination.

In the unlikely event that the Author is affected by extraordinary or difficult circumstances that cause cancellation or delay outside of this time (e.g. family crisis, illness, bereavement), the Author should contact me (The Editor) to discuss. The Editor aims to be fair and helpful at all times and will try to work out a solution that is best for both parties, however if the original slot is missed, the Editor will only be able to offer their next available slot, which could be vastly different to the original specified.

Likewise, if the Editor is touched by extraordinary or difficult circumstances that cause cancellation or delay (e.g. family crisis, illness, bereavement), the Editor will contact the Author in writing at the earliest opportunity and do their best to renegotiate the time frame of the project or refund any money, including the deposit.