Editorial Services

Dedicated editorial support for fiction and creative nonfiction

What does professional editing involve?

A typical edit will include both line editing, and developmental editing. Line editing involves detailed edits relating to spelling, grammar, word choices, and sentence structure. Developmental editing involves big picture comments on narrative structure, thematic consistency, character development, and so on. In addition to in-manuscript comments, each author will receive a feedback letter that summarises the editor's comments on their piece.

The fictioneers' philosophy is to meet the author where they are, respect their vision, and work with them to bring out their authentic voice. We hope to give you feedback in a way that leaves you encouraged and inspired, while also having a clear idea of the areas that you would need to work on.

Before you engage an editor, you may want to consider if professional editing is the right option for your manuscript at this stage. Ideally, before you turn to professional editing, you would have already gone over your manuscript a few times, and/or had your manuscript workshopped by peers. A professional editor seeks to value-add by providing insights and comments that friends and family may not be able to offer.

Please note that at this time, our editing services do not include fact-checking (historical facts, scientific facts, and others).

If you are confident that you would like to proceed, please scroll on to read about our rates. You can submit your manuscript using the form at the bottom of this page.

Rates

First-Time Clients

- $30 for a sample edit of up to 5000 words

- Applicable for first-time clients only

Standard Rate

- Flat rate of $0.02 / word

- Past participants of the fictioneer circles and workshops are eligible for 10% off the first 50,000 words. (This discount does not apply to the first-time sample edit.)

Turnaround Time

Please allow at least 3 weeks for a sample edit, and up to a few months for longer manuscripts. If you need an earlier response, additional charges will apply.

Submit your Manuscript

Name

Phone or Telegram Handle

The average turnaround time will be 30-60 days, with longer times expected for longer manuscripts. If you need an expedited response, please state the expected deadline below.

Where you would like to take this piece, the main challenges you are currently facing, and anything else you would like us to know.

This form allows you to upload a maximum of one Microsoft Word / PDF document. If you have more than one poem, please combine them into one document. For multiple long manuscripts, please submit them separately.

I understand that the service will only be confirmed once payment has been made via PayNow, PayLah! or bank transfer. (Payment instructions will be sent at a later date.)