A one-to-one relationship with an editor who cares
It's Your Story - Your Vision - Your Voice . . . Only Better!
What Book Editors Do:
Book editors do any of a number of things, from developmental services to final copy editing (for spelling, punctuation, etc.). As a freelance book editor, I provide a detailed developmental critique, also called a substantive, comprehensive or in-depth edit, of your plot, storyline, characters, conflict, story continuity and viewpoint. My editorial service includes marking your manuscript (as requested on your Request Form) with specific suggestions. I also provide a separate edit letter with a comprehensive analysis referencing the suggestions marked on your manuscript file. I include a
review of the marketing potential for your manuscript with specific suggestions on how to improve the manuscript's market appeal. My goal is to help you in becoming a writer by providing the steps to writing a book while assessing YOUR OWN manuscript.
Your manuscript is never seen or reviewed by anyone other than myself, Sandra Haven. I guarantee complete confidentiality and personal editorial service geared to your writer's voice and your specific marketing plans and intended audience.
My personal and professional freelance book editing background is extensive in assisting writers and publishers and I welcome any questions you might have.
NOTE: I specialize in fantasy, mystery, suspense, YA and older children's books. I do NOT edit horror, straight romance, or books with graphic violence or explicit sexual content. The only books written for younger children I am now accepting are from previous clients.
Editing Fee: 2 cents a word
- Plain and simple, my fee is 2 cents a word, with a $45 minimum per submission.
- Each short story is considered a separate submission.
- Some specialized projects, like a query letter or synopsis, which take more time, are charged at my hourly rate of $45. Just ask if you are not sure, and I'll get back to you with a fee for the overall project.
An Exclusive Writing/Coaching Approach
Some clients with a work-in-progress prefer to send me a few chapters at a time. This way they can consider my suggestions as they write the following chapters. They write as they go--and pay as they go! The same fee of 2 cents a word, with a $45 minimum for each submission applies.
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Initial Evaluation
Ready to take the steps to writing a book? Let me critique the opening of your manuscript (to the end of a scene or chapter, 2,500 to 3,500 words is fine). An Initial Evaluation is charged at my normal fee rate because it is not a "sales pitch" letter, but a full example of how I edit a client's manuscript. Just multiply my 2-cents a word by the number of words you are sending (minimum $45). This gives you a chance to see the kind of service I can provide for you. I assure you that you will gain more than your money's worth in insight about your writing strengths, problem areas and potential improvements.
New Clients:
Contact me about my current schedule. I can usually send back an Initial Evaluation within a week, but I don't want to ever disappoint a client, so contact me before you send your file.
Send an email by clicking here. Describe your overall project, its length, any deadlines you have to meet and ask any questions. Once we have discussed the project and our schedules, you can go to my Request Form to submit your file, client information and the fee payment.
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Editing Fee Payment
You need to process your payment for fees when you send me your manuscript, but you don't need to send the full manuscript all at once. You may send only as many completed chapters as you wish.
All fees listed are in U.S. dollars. I accept payment through Paypal or by credit card through a Secure Server. (Mailing a money order is another option, although please be aware that this delays the process.)
Delivery Times
It takes time to provide the excellent level of personalized service I deliver for my clients. But I
also know that you may have a time-sensitive manuscript. If you have a specific deadline,
be sure to
email me first
giving me details of your writing project's length, subject and deadline.
As soon as I receive your request for services I will contact you by email or phone to tell you my approximate current turn-around time. I am often booked 4 to 6 weeks out in order to keep up with chapters for my "Write-As-We-Go" and my Incentive Program clients.
