Editorial Services

I offer editorial services for works of adult fiction. Rates are dependent on length, scope, and complexity of the manuscript. Services can be customized and combined, as individual projects can benefit from different services. Follow-up consultations are by phone or Zoom.

Developmental Edit

An in-depth review of your full work in progress. I’ll give you focused notes on things like character, plot, pacing, structure, dialogue (including language and voice), theme, world building, marketability, and my recommendations for what’s next. Where a Manuscript Assessment details what’s working or not working, a Developmental Edit goes a step further to guide you in how to address what needs work. You will receive a single-spaced, 5 to 8-page editorial letter about your full novel, with a one hour follow up call for Q&A and to discuss recommendations for next steps.

Full Manuscript Assessment

General feedback about big-picture elements of your full work-in-progress. What’s working? What needs attention? I’ll look at character, plot, pacing, structure, dialogue (including language and voice), marketability, and recommendations for next steps. You will receive a single spaced, 3 to 5-page editorial assessment of your full novel and a one hour follow up call for Q&A and to discuss recommendations for next steps.

10-page Manuscript Assessment

General feedback about big-picture elements of the first 10-pages of your work-in-progress. What’s working? What needs attention? You will receive a 1-page assessment which may include some margin notes in the manuscript, if applicable, with ½ hour follow up call for Q&A and to discuss recommendations for next steps.

Query Letter Edit

Comments, suggested edits, and other suggestions in margin notes, via Track Changes, with ½ hour follow-up consultation to discuss.

For more information or to set up a consultation to see if I’m a good fit for your project email lindaepsteineditorial@gmail.com

Please include the following in the body of your email:

A short description of your manuscript.

Genre and word count.

Which services you are interested in.

The date you need the service completed by.