Frequently Asked Questions

It’ll depend on my schedule and the complexity of your manuscript, but here are some rough estimates for ~80,000 words: Developmental Editing: 5-6 weeks Manuscript Critique: 3-4 weeks Manuscript Assessment: 1-2 weeks Line & Copy-editing: 3-4 weeks Proof-editing: 2-3 weeks Proofreading: 1-2 weeks

Yes, for manuscript assessments, line & copy-editing, proof-editing and proofreading. An additional fee (30%) applies.

Yes! I offer a free sample edit for developmental editing or line & copy-editing of up to 1,000 words so you can see my editing style before committing. If your work-in-progress is 20,000 words or less, I will provide a sample edit of 500 words. Please send 5,000 words from the middle of your draft.

I’m happy to work with either New Hart’s Rules (NHR) or The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition (CMOS).

I’d be delighted to guide your manuscript through multiple stages of the editing process! However, I don’t carry out multiple editing services at the same time, as editing works best with time for revisions in-between. For example, there’s little benefit in combining developmental editing with line and copy-editing, as parts of the manuscript may change significantly, and you may end up paying for work that is later removed during revisions. My goal is to ensure you receive the best possible service without unnecessary costs. If you plan to continue to the next stage, you’re very welcome to get in touch early to discuss availability and secure space in my schedule. Returning clients receive a loyalty rate on subsequent services. If you’ve booked a manuscript assessment, the £75 fee will be credited toward the same project if further editing is booked. Each stage is booked and invoiced separately, and a 50% deposit is required before the start of each stage to confirm your booking.

Yes! For manuscript assessments, I also work with women’s fiction, crime/mystery/thriller, fantasy, contemporary fiction, sci-fi, and horror. For proof-editing and proofreading, I work with all fiction genres and am happy to find any lingering typos.

Absolutely! I offer flexible payment options to make professional editing more accessible.

I accept payments via PayPal and bank transfer. If you’re outside the UK, I use Wise for international bank transfers. This allows you to pay in your local currency while I receive the payment in GBP. Wise is secure, easy to use, and you don’t need an account with them. There are no fees for you on your end when paying via Wise.

Yes, as long as your manuscript is written in either American or British English, I’m happy to work with you, no matter where you are!