Find your best story
Writing a compelling story is just the beginning. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, fine-tuning your narrative voice, or gearing up to query, I offer tailored services to help your work stand out in a crowded market. With expertise in editing, strategy, and personalized guidance, I’ll help you take your manuscript from draft to publication-ready.
Find your best story
Writing a compelling story is just the beginning. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, fine-tuning your narrative voice, or gearing up to query, I offer tailored services to help your work stand out in a crowded market. With expertise in editing, strategy, and personalized guidance, I’ll help you take your manuscript from draft to publication-ready.
Manuscript Mastery Program
- Edit Strategy
- Detailed Feedback
- Strategy Calls
- Ongoing Guidance
- Holistic Development
- Publishing Prep
À La Carte Editorial Services
Select the Specific Support Your Manuscript Needs, When You Need It.
Developmental Edit
A Developmental Edit delves into all of the core elements: structure, character, voice, pacing, and more. Receive in-depth analysis and a complete editing plan.
- Structural Analysis
- Character Development
- Voice & Tone
Editorial Assessment
- Expert Analysis
- 3+ Page Critique
- Actionable Feedback
Copyedit
- Tracked Changed
- Inline Suggestions
- Clarity & Concision
Proofread
- Final Check
- Error-Free Manuscript
- Consistent Formatting
Essay, Grants, Stories
- Developmental Edits
- Inline Edits
- Submission-Ready
FAQs
Ready to take the next step but have some questions?
The process is the same for all services, whether you’re booking a comprehensive package like the Manuscript Mastery program or a specific service à la carte. Here’s how it works:
Complete the Booking Form: Start by selecting your service and entering your manuscript details, including word count, to receive an initial quote.
Invoice & Payment: After I review your form and manuscript, I’ll send a final quote and invoice. Once payment is received, we’ll get started.
Align on Goals: For all services, we’ll have an initial consultation (either brief or in-depth) to ensure your goals are clear and the work is tailored to your needs.
Dive Into the Work: Whether it’s a comprehensive service like Editorial Assessment + Developmental Edit or an à la carte option like Copyediting, I’ll provide expert feedback and ongoing support based on the selected service.
This structured process ensures we’re aligned from the start and gives your manuscript the attention it deserves.
Pricing is based on the service type, word count, and complexity of your manuscript. You’ll receive an estimated quote during the booking process, and after I’ve reviewed your manuscript details, I’ll provide a finalized quote before we proceed.
You can view my full service rate card here. I aim to offer flexible pricing to suit both your budget and your story’s needs.
Each service is tailored to meet your manuscript’s needs.
Editorial Assessments focus on high-level structure and story elements, while Developmental Edits provide in-depth narrative guidance with scene-by-scene feedback. For clients looking for more specific help, Copyediting hones in on grammar, style, and consistency.
Additional services like query letter reviews, synopsis edits, and consulting are available to support your manuscript’s journey from draft to polished completion.
Timelines vary based on the service type and manuscript complexity. An Editorial Assessment typically takes 2-3 weeks, while a full Developmental Edit might span 4-6 weeks.
For comprehensive packages like the Manuscript Mastery program, the process extends over several months to allow for revisions and ongoing collaboration.
For à la carte services, I offer rush services for a fee to meet your deadlines.
Client Success Stories
From prolific historical fiction authors to business professionals
"Over the past three years, we’ve worked together on all six books. I’ve always found her to be insightful and brave in confronting any problems she sees in the manuscript as well as generous and thoughtful in the way she delivers these critiques.
I met her when she won the NYC Midnight Short Story competition, beating over two thousand experienced writers to claim the top prize. Her work is of a very high standard and she brings that knowledge of the craft to her job as editor. Not only does she point out, in detail, areas of my manuscripts that could do with a second look, she also offers suggestions for how to go about fixing the problems"
"In just a few sessions, Sarah synthesized our complex project into richly succinct descriptions that resonated with our audience. Her thoughtful questions and ability to sort through a wide range of source material engendered an immediate sense of trust. I cannot recommend her more highly.
I was blown away by how she condensed a multifaceted program into a compelling letter for foundations. Additionally, Sarah may be the most efficient consultant I've had the pleasure of working with."
"Sarah assisted me by reviewing interview exercise materials required in my application for a multilingual product owner position at a different company. She took my responses to the next level by providing not only mechanical revisions and tips, but also recommendations on content and voice as well as gearing the texts to the audience.
I especially appreciated her nuanced approach -- she was extremely detail oriented, but also made sure I took my gut instincts into account and incorporated my own judgment on her recommendations. She also accommodated my special request to focus on concision and not only did the materials improve, but I got some ideas for future improvements to my writing in general. I will definitely be working with Sarah again in the future to improve my resume and application materials and would recommend her to any job seeker."
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