Literary Services

There is nothing more crucial to the work of a beginning or established writer than the editing process. It is during this stage that you should most challenge your writing, while celebrating its moments of success. From conception of an idea to a final proofread, I will help you create a manuscript fit for publication. I am available to help with all genres and lengths of fiction and nonfiction.

Proofreading:

You have read and reread your manuscript so many times that your words have begun to acquire that “ring of the inevitable” that seasoned writer Annie Dillard cautions against. You have enlisted the help of professional and/or nonprofessional editors to help you develop character, enliven dialogue, structure chapters, and assure you that your plot does, indeed, make sense. All you’re missing is a final, impartial pair of eyes to correct for any stray grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors. This service, then, is for you, and includes:

  • Line-by-line copyedit
  • Unlimited telephone conferences
  • Turnaround time of 5-10 days 

Rate: $3.00 - $5.00 per 250-word page

Full Content Edit:

You have finished your first draft, or perhaps your second or third, and would like a full, detailed editorial critique of your manuscript. You would like to ensure that the plot is compelling and consistent, characters are three-dimensional, dialogue is realistic, setting is believable, and the point of view used is the most effective way to tell your story. Or, if you’re a nonfiction writer, you want to ascertain that organization is smooth, sources are quoted and cited correctly, facts are inscrutable,and voice is engaging. And you would also like a final proofread for all things grammatical. In short, you want a final draft. A full content edit will get you there. This service includes:

  • 5-20 page editorial critique: what works, what doesn’t, and why
  • Line-by-line corrections/suggestions on manuscript via Word's "Track Changes" feature
  • Up to 3 editorial "rounds"
  • Weekly or biweekly telephone conferences
  • Final proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos, etc.
  • Turnaround time of 2-4 months, depending on length and stage of work

Rate: $7.00-$10.00 per 250-word page

Comprehensive Edit:

As its name implies, this service is for the writer who has a great idea, and possibly an outline or partial draft, but lacks the experience or time to follow it through the entire manuscript. You know what you want to say, why it’s important, and why readers would love it, but you’re not sure what the next steps are to a complete manuscript. You should consider a comprehensive edit, which includes:

  • One-on-one consultations to develop original idea into feasible outline
  • Aid with detailed plan for character, plot, voice, and setting for fiction; concept development, organization, and fact sources for nonfiction
  • All elements of full content edit
  • All elements of proofread
  • Turnaround time of 3-5 months, depending on project

Rates: $45-$75 per hour OR flat project fee (to be determined upon consultation)

Ghostwriting or Co-writing :

Perhaps you're a busy CEO, a first-time parent, a physician, a student, or a politician; or maybe you're an artist, entrepreneur, or athlete. Maybe you're none of these or even all of them. At Legacy, we firmly believe that everybody has a story to tell--and we will put as much time, care, and enthusiasm into helping you tell your story as if it were our own. Ghostwriting and co-cowriting services include:

  • One-on-one consultations to develop original idea into synopsis and detailed outline
  • In-depth plans for character, plot, voice, and setting for fiction; concept development, organization, and fact sources for nonfiction
  • Carefully developed timeline of chapter delivery dates
  • Expertly crafted chapters
  • All elements of full content edit
  • All elements of proofread
  • Turnaround time of 4-7 months, depending on project

Rates: $65-$95 per hour OR flat project fee (to be determined upon consultation)

* Please note that all rates are guides only and subject to change based on individual project needs.