Editing Services - Wit & Travesty

The book in this photo? This is a print copy of Whit’s novel. Want to get one step closer to holding your own finished novel in your hands?

If so, allow us to be your go-to editors! We have over 10 years of combined editing experience, providing detailed feedback to writers. We also have years of beta reading and ARC reading experience. In short, we have spent a lot of time ensuring everyone around us sounds and looks smart. Whether you’re writing your debut novel or your tenth, building a website, or composing an essay for publication, we want readers to see your writing style shine.

As writers, we know what it’s like to want feedback on your passion project. We know what it’s like to say “I want to improve this but please consider my ego.” You’ll see in our package descriptions that we respect the kinds of timelines and deadlines you set for yourself and we want to honor those so readers can finally get their hands on your novels when you feel ready.

Being a writer isn’t easy, which is why we are here to help you reach your goals of becoming published through our editing services.

We have a special fondness for sci-fi and fantasy, but we edit novels, short stories, resumes, essays, and web content. But enough talk about us, we’d like to get to know you and your current WIP! Below is a look at the various editing services we provide. If you’d like to get in touch with us about a freelance project, please use the form below.

We also give a forever 10% our editing services to anyone who subscribes to our email list. If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, click here to sign up. All you have to do is mention that you’re subscribed and we’ll figure the discount into the total price.

Package #1: Proofreading $4/page

Ideal for one last check for grammatical or spelling errors before submitting your manuscript to an agent or publisher. I understand that at this point, all bigger changes have been made or decided on and I will only fix minor typos.

I use Track Changes via Microsoft Word
You choose the type of English I use while proofreading: I am familiar with grammar rules for American English, Canadian English, and British English.
I lean towards rules found in Chicago Manual of Style—but can switch to whichever style you prefer.
I consider one page to equate to 250 words—the industry standard.

Package #2: Copy & Substantive Editing $7/page

This service focuses on grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and minor paragraph flow errors. This package is ideal if you’ve finished your manuscript but are early on in the editing process.

I use Track Changes via Microsoft Word
You choose the type of English I use while proofreading: I am familiar with grammar rules for American English, Canadian English, and British English. I also make suggestions based on your genre and target audience.
My edits will lean towards rules found in Chicago Manual of Style—but I can switch to whichever style you prefer.
I consider one page to equate to 250 words—the industry standard.
This package includes two passes of your manuscript to ensure everything has been addressed.

Package #3: Developmental Editing $50/hour

Here, I provide story-building insight chapter-by-chapter in an analysis. This includes feedback on just the strength of the characters, plot, pacing, voice, and more.

I will make editing suggestions based on your genre and target audience. The writer is also required to provide a short list of problems they’d like for me to especially focus on so I provide the feedback they’re looking for.
Depending on the severity or time sensitivity of the issue, I can provide all my thoughts in one master document or each chapter as I finish them.
The manner of feedback is up for negotiation: whether chatting over a social media platform or email is ideal for the writer.

Package #4: Manuscript Critique $50

If you’d like a second opinion on the overall state of your manuscript, this is ideal for those of you about to pitch your book to a literary agent, or you’re about to self-publish your novel.

I can provide a brief analysis of your novel in the form of a summary of my thoughts as a reader on how your novel caters to your target audience and genre.
This is ideal as a soft developmental editing service. If you’d like deeper analysis, then you can opt for Package #3.
Once your novel is published, I will provide a review on Amazon and Goodreads that match your revisions.

Package #5: Social Media Branding Critique $50

Social media branding has quickly become one of Whitney’s things. If you would like her help creating or analyzing your brand, then this service is ideal for you.

I can offer a brief analysis of what is working or not working for your social media presence. (My specialty is more with Instagram and Facebook.)
If you want specific feedback or to reach certain goals, I can focus my efforts on helping you create a strategy to do those things.
I can provide a quick list of actionable items you can work on to gradually uplevel your self-marketing strategy.
If you’re stuck on branding, I can communicate over the phone or chat to help you get to the root of your brand and what you should share.
This is a one-time fee. If you would like to work more long-term, use the form below to explain what you have in mind and we can negotiate the price.

Package #6: Beta or ARC Reading

Do you just need someone to read, rate, and review your novel right as it comes out? This service is ideal for you!

I receive a free copy of your published book and I leave an honest review of your novel on a preferred day.
I usually don’t charge for these services but I might ask for $10-15 if I’m given less than a month to beta read.

Okay! If you’re interested in our editing services, tell us all about your project by answering the following questions:

What is your target audience/genre?
What is your word count or page count?
When would you like me to finish the revisions?
What is the purpose/goal of the manuscript? What do you hope to share with your audience?
Do you have any points of writing or grammar that you would like me to pay extra attention to?
After looking at my prices, do you have any questions about the total price of my services?
Do you need me to provide editing services that aren’t listed here?

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