Services

A Dove Editing is unique. I offer Wrap Around Editing for Your Book’s Entire Journey, meaning I can be with you from outline to proofread. It gives us a chance to build that sacred editor-author relationship so that you can trust me with your baby and I get to know your style to provide you with the best feedback possible.

If you don’t need wrap around services, don’t worry! You can hire me for one or any combo of services. I am here to help you achieve your dream at costs friendly to indie authors. Bespoke services are available too, just email me and let’s chat about what you need!

developmental edit

$90 per 10,000 words

Looks at the big picture of your story, focusing on:

  • plot

  • character development

  • theme

  • point of view

  • pacing

  • tone and voice

  • tense

  • plot holes

  • narrative structure

  • setting

This is recommended for (at least) the first few books of an indie author’s journey. First books in a series should absolutely go through this process.

Edits come in the form of a report with comments on each of the bulleted aspects of your story.

copy & line edit

$100 per 10,000 words

I offer these services together because, to me, writing style, author voice, and grammar cannot be separated when I am editing.

These focus on writing style, author voice, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This includes pointing out:

  • telling not showing

  • awkward phrasing

  • passive voice

  • inconsistencies in plot points

  • wordy dialogue

  • incorrect grammar

  • author voice

  • repetition

  • slow pacing

Edits come in the form of track changes on a Word document or a Google Doc.

proofread

$90 per 10,000 words

This is the last edit before your book is published.

Proofreading focuses on going through your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb to fix all typographical and formatting errors, including:

  • checking chapter titles and page numbers against the contents page

  • sequencing

  • ensuring document formatting is consistent

  • double spaces

  • spelling errors

  • punctuation errors

Edits come in the form of track changes on a Word document or a Google Doc.

outline assessment

$99

Only have an outline and need motivation to continue? My special outline assessment gives feedback on:

  • story cohesiveness

  • character development & motivation

  • plot points

  • subplots

  • tropes

incomplete manuscript assessment

from $129

Not sure if your draft is finished? Feeling stuck in the middle?

This special service offers feedback on:

  • author voice

  • dialogue

  • story structure

  • character development & motivation

  • plot points

  • suggestions about how to complete the manuscript and/or flesh it out

Bespoke editing package

price dependent on requested services

Combine multiple services or discuss with me exactly what editing assistance you need to achieve success with your manuscript.

Together, we can help you overcome any hurdles you encounter in the shaping of your manuscript.