Editing & Coaching
All prices in USD. (Canadians pay at par.)“Working with Sarah has been life-changing—she went beyond editing to help me see my story’s potential and provided the tools to achieve it. Sarah has this extraordinary gift of finding the gold in a story, and she does it in a way that’s enthusiastic and supportive. I cannot recommend her enough”
Start Here: Free Consultation
If you’re interested in working with me, let’s talk. We’ll discuss where you are with your nonfiction book project,
what you’re aiming for, and what your next steps might be.
“Working with Sarah helped me confront personal histories, gain distance from my manuscript, and develop a greater sense of its possibilities. She went beyond the call of duty, offering stylistic, structural, and other advice, and showing empathy and patience as I made a stylistic transition”
MFA-Style Editing Packets & Mentorship
For writers working on a nonfiction book, packet work helps to strengthen your storytelling and hone your voice. Through regular page edits and Zoom calls, you receive ongoing professional feedback and direction. Instead of drafting pages alone, you build your book with rigorous editorial support and guidance.
Level I
- A comprehensive edit of up to 1,250 words (five consecutive pages)
- One 30-minute call (phone or Zoom) to celebrate breakthroughs, discuss challenges and plan next steps
- A recording of our call for you to download and keep
- Package of three: $675
- Package of six: $1,270
- Package of 12: $2.390
Level II
- A comprehensive edit of up to 2,500 words (10 consecutive pages)
- One 60-minute call (phone or Zoom) to celebrate breakthroughs, discuss challenges and plan next steps
- A recording of our call for you to download and keep
- Package of three: $1,120
- Package of six: $2,116
- Package of 12: $3,984
Level III
- A comprehensive edit of up to 5,000 words (20 consecutive pages)
- One 60-minute call (phone or Zoom) to celebrate breakthroughs, discuss challenges and plan next steps
- A recording of our calls for you to download and keep
- Package of three: $1,523
- Package of six: $2,876
- Package of 12: $5,414
“Sarah is a genuine manuscript whisperer with a gift for finding the gold in your story and helping you bring it to life. Sarah sinks deep into your material and has a natural ability to see what it’s trying to be. Her evaluation was comprehensive, beautifully wrought, and full of rich resources. Do not hesitate to work with her!”
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is a rigorous deep dive into whether, where and how your manuscript actually works. I’ll audit the effectiveness of your narrative and character arcs, assess themes and analyze scene construction and storytelling techniques. I’ll also act as a reader proxy to track engagement across the manuscript. You’ll receive detailed Markup and a comprehensive editorial letter that functions as a road map for revision. My dev edits also include a one-hour follow-up call so that you can take your next steps with confidence.
Cost:
- $2,500 for up to 40,000 words
- $3,500 for 40,001 to 60,000 words
- $4,500 for 60,001 to 80,000 words
- $5,500 for 80,001 to 100,000 words
- $500 for each additional 10,000 words
Time frame:
- 4-8 weeks, depending on length
“I highly recommend Sarah for your writing project. She put her heart into my book and went above and beyond to give me the feedback I needed. She was able to see my idea through a fresh lens, and she provided ideas for what my book could be and how I could get there. She put her heart into my book and went above and beyond. I highly recommend Sarah.”
Manuscript Evaluation
A manuscript evaluation is a professional, big-picture analysis of your completed draft. I assess what’s working and where you could strengthen it before querying or self-publishing. You’ll receive light Markup and a 3- to 5-page editorial letter with clear, candid feedback and actionable steps. We’ll have a 30-minute Zoom call one week after I send the feedback, so that you can ask me clarifying questions about your next steps.
Cost:
- $1,950 for up to 60,000 words
- $250 for each additional 10,000 words
Time frame:
- 1-3 weeks, depending on length
Creative Breakthrough Sessions / Check-ins
Not sure what step to take next? Having trouble with a thorny plot twist? Are you in the query trenches and not getting any responses? Let’s brainstorm solutions! Bring me your writing and publishing-related challenges, and let me help you figure out your next steps. We’ll meet on Zoom and I’ll record the call so you can refer back to it. The cost for the first 60-minute session is $250.
Clients who have worked with me before can schedule breakthrough sessions or check-ins for $99 (30 minutes) or $180 (60 minutes).
More services available “off-menu,” including book doctoring, collaboration, submission packet reviews and more. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss.
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