As a stubborn writer and an avid reader (and all-around hopeless nerd), my passion for storytelling knows no bounds. It’s a dream of mine to be able to help others shape their stories to reach their own dreams and goals they’ve set for themselves through my editing expertise, while also forging connections and a support system for writers on their authorial journey.

Welcome to editing with Thoughts Stained With Ink.

Who I Am

I am a science fiction and fantasy writer who has been writing novels for over a decade. While none of my novels are published (yet), with seven novels under my belt, I have learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to writing, and have honed a sharp editorial eye.

On top of that, I’ve also interned for two different literary agents, most recently the incredible Naomi Davis, so I’m very familiar with traditional publishing and how to gauge what’s working in your manuscript. But I’m no stranger to the self-publishing realm, either! Through assisting on an editing project with freelance editor Sione Aeschliman, beta reading for dozens of authors and my involvement with both ShoreIndie and SPFBO, I have both a ton of editing experience and my roots are dug deep in the writing community.

I don’t intend to just level up your story, but to become a cheerleader, support system and, hopefully, a friend, in the process.

What I Work On 

I specialize in adult fantasy and (light) science fiction, as well as select adult romance (regency, steampunk and fantasy romances, specifically).

If any of that sounds like your work, I’d love to learn more about it! If not, I’m happy to recommend another amazing editor to help you on your writing journey!

Services and Rates

Proofreading

This is a basic, single read through edit, where I’ll go through line-by-line and search for any sneaky, lingering mistakes that might remain. This includes:

• Typos
• Grammar
• Punctuation Errors
• Missing Words
• Minor Formatting Issues

This is meant as a last line of defense, as you feel your manuscript is already really strong, but want someone to complete a final pass, first. Rate: $0.005 per word

Line Edit

Slightly more in-depth, but still meant for manuscripts closer to completion than early, developing drafts, this is a single read through edit. Here, I focus on the way the story is told, with the goal of elevating your storytelling so that readers don’t get caught up in stylistic errors. This includes:

• Repetition (both in information delivered and word choice)
• Consistency Checks
• Tightening Exposition and Narrative
• Double-checking Dialogue
• Word Choice Selection

This is for writers who have done a few rounds of revision, but want to fine-tune it, before sending it off to query or prepping it for self-publishing. Rate: $0.010 per word

Developmental Edit

This is an in-depth critique. It includes one read through and takes into account the overarching story and goals, instead of the more focused elements listed above. I’ll go through and read your manuscript once, highlighting a few main areas, including:

• Stakes
• Character Motivation
• Pacing
• Plot
• Dialogue
• POV and Tense

Then, I’ll send the manuscript off to you to edit, with an edit letter detailing my overarching thoughts, plus in-manuscript “live edits” (comments I made as I read). This is the edit you want to do if you are still in the earlier stages of your manuscript—though, I do recommend you’ve done at least one round of edits after finishing your first draft, before beginning this stage. Rate: $0.015 per word

Reread 

If you’ve worked with me before, particularly with a developmental edit (but open to all edit types) and would like for me to read your edited manuscript, this option is for you! It includes one read through with a marked up manuscript and email summary of my thoughts and advice going forward. Rate: $0.008 per word

Query Letters

This is a single read-through mark up of your query letter, where I’ll help you write a concise letter that includes: stakes, main character and what’s stopping them from achieving their goal, while also double checking you have your genre, target audience, word count, COMPS (if applicable) included.

You have two options of payment: $25 OR a book(s) purchased off my bookish wish list (which I will send to you), equal to or totaling the same value (plus shipping and handling to America). 

Synopsis

This is a single read through mark up of your synopsis, where I’ll double check your formatting (for example, ensuring character names are written in ALL CAPS and it’s written in the present tense), as well as point out questions, inconsistencies and areas you could tighten up your summary.

You have two options of payment: $30 OR a book(s) purchased off my bookish wish list (which I will send to you), equal to or totaling the same value (plus shipping and handling to America).

Extra Info

• All authors are required to sign an editing contract before edits begin, with a 20% down payment due at that time. The rest of the amount will be due in full upon the completion of edits, via PayPal. Once the payment is received, I will deliver your edits to you!
  • For query letter and synopsis edits, no contract is required. Simply shoot me an email and we will get to work on this! Payment will be due in full upon completion (if books are purchased, a receipt and a shipping tracking number will be due upon completion).
  • If you really want to work with me and money is tight, we can discuss different potential payment plan options! Please just make a note in your initial inquiry!
• I use Google Docs, making in-manuscript edits with the “suggesting” feature, so all changes, edits and comments appear in green. If you truly prefer Word, I can also work with that!
• I’ll complete freelance work during the week, M-F (and we’ll have a turnaround time frame sorted in the contract). Saturdays and Sundays, I’ll take off from working and social media (including emails) but will respond on the following Monday! I’ll respond to emails within a week of receiving them (but usually have a 48 hour email response time).
• SPFBO participants receive 10% off their first edit!
• Don’t see something you need listed in my services? Let me know and I’d to happy to work out a custom plan just for you and your manuscript!

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Contact Me

Want to work with me? Fill out the form below and let’s start chatting!

In your email, please introduce yourself and tell me about your manuscript and your vision for it: what goals do you have, what path to publication you plan to pursue and what work have you done so far in your novel, as well as what service you’re interested in. We’ll start a dialogue and see if we’re the right fit! This includes sending me 10 pages of your work for me to do a sample edit of your novel, so you can see my style and decide if that’s for you (and, I can get a taste for your novel and decide if it is something I’d like to work on). If not, I’ll reply with a list of other freelance editors I think might better suit!

Thank you so much for considering me as your editor! I’m excited to fall in love with your story and work with you!