Every Story is Unique

I don’t offer one-size-fits-all packages or a fixed price list. Each project is tailored to your manuscript’s needs and your goals as a writer. Together, we’ll find the best way to develop your story.

What I Help You With

I focus on the core elements that make your book sing:

Crafting characters who feel real and fit naturally in your story.

Creating a plot that flows smoothly and delivers a satisfying conclusion.

Exploring and strengthening themes through structure, dialogue, and prose.

Honest, Kind, and Constructive

I believe in honest feedback delivered kindly. I won’t sugarcoat problems or offer empty praise. Instead, I’ll point out what works, what doesn’t, and where your story can grow. My notes are a mix of strengths, challenges, and thoughtful questions designed to spark new ideas.

Collaboration & Conversation

Developmental editing is a two-way dialogue between writer and editor. You’ll get detailed written notes, followed by a Zoom session where we discuss your manuscript and next steps. I’m also available to answer questions anytime between drafts.

What to Expect

A personalized editing plan based on your manuscript and goals.

Clear, actionable feedback designed to deepen and clarify your story.

Supportive partnership that respects your voice and vision.

Hear from Other Writers

Want to know what it’s like to work with me? Look through the testimonials to hear directly from authors I’ve worked with.

Ready to Start?

If you’re ready to shape your story into its best version, get in touch — let’s chat about your project.

Detailed service menu

These are my speciality and account for the majority of the work I do with clients. The process involves reading a manuscript at least three times and offering an overall commentary/ appraisal/ developmental and restructure suggestions - what works and what doesn't,

I am honest, but also kind and accepting of what you want the book to be. I focus on characterisation, theme and pace etc.

I do not write on the manuscript for a developmental edit. It's written notes and conversation via Zoom.

Prices are £850 for up to 100,000 words, £950 for up to 120,000 words and £1000 for over 100,000 words.

This comes as 8+ pages of notes, and an hour-long Zoom meeting discussing the notes and any questions via email during the editorial period. (Price is negotiable for word counts above 100,000 or below 60,000)

This is often the helpful option when a writer is at querying stage or has had a few interests/ rejections, got their manuscript as far as they can on their own, or their agent has suggested a rewrite. It's perfect for self-published authors too, before they get their work copyedited.

Having worked with a few writers in a different way, I am now offering the same service but with 2 pages of shorter questions and suggestions for £450 for up to 100,000 words and £500 for up to 120,000. Over 120,000 is £550 or on enquiry. It is the same comments I would make in the longer notes, but in this version the author fleshes out the notes based on what we say during the Zoom discussion around the skeleton. 

There is also a no notes option. This is £250 for up to 100,000 words and £275 for up to 120,000. Manuscripts over 120,00 is £300 or on enquiry. I read the book twice, make my own hand-written notes, which we talk through during the Zoom - but all of the typed notes would be made by you during our discussion. This is the option I use when working with agents, for whom I read manuscripts for, as they are able to write the notes they want, but I've found it works for writers who like to make their own notes, too.

If a writer would like me to read their rewrite based on my notes and have a Zoom meeting after (no notes) - that’s £300 for any word count.

Developmental edits and manuscript appraisals

Three chapter and shorter edits

I also do appraisals of first 3 chapters and synopsis for submission for £250. This comes with reading submission letter if wanted.

If an author wants me to read the whole book, commenting on the first three chapters only, that is £500 for up to 100,000 words. This comes with comments directly on the manuscript’s first 3 chapters.

I can also do appraisals of shorter pieces, parts of novels, or short stories. Please get in touch to talk through options.

Build a book

I work with authors, at all stages of their career,, who find they don't want to wait until a book is finished to get feedback; for them, piece by piece feedback helps them craft and finish a book.

If this I you, then I offer a 5000 piece at a time service, where I will read 5000 words and make some comments if appropriate on the manuscript, following up with a Zoom meeting. Each session is £150, with most books requiring around 8-10 sessions. Because of the time I have to put aside, I do say that half of the overall amount should be paid upfront, but that is negotiable and it's worth getting in touch to talk through different ways of doing things.

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