
EDITING SERVICES
Stephanie has been an editor and slush reader for Aethon Books since 2019. She's edited and beta-read for multiple authors. Her focus is on SFF (including romance subgenres) for the Adult, NA and YA market.
Query Critique - $50
Ready to send your manuscript to agents? Having successfully secured representation through querying and reviewing queries for a very successful publisher, I’ve picked up valuable insights into what works! Up to three rounds of editing are included.
Query Submission Package - Query + First 50 pages - $350
This package includes line edits with track changes in Microsoft Word/Google Docs, along with an editorial letter highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of your opening, focusing on elements like plot, characters, setting, and conflict.
Synopsis Critique - $100
Summarizing a 300+ pages into 2-3 pages can be tough! This service includes up to two rounds of feedback and revisions.
Developmental Edits - 0.03c / word
This package is designed for writers who need assistance with pacing, character development, world-building, style/voice, and other aspects of refining their manuscript. Comments with questions and suggestions for improvement will be added via Microsoft Word/Google Docs. I will provide a summary outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, along with recommendations to help you make it the best it can be.
First 5K Pass - $200
The First 5k Pass gives you developmental feedback with a line edit with a focus on your opening, hook, premise, characterization, and worldbuilding. On a prose level, I’ll provide a line edit with suggestions for strengthening and tightening style and voice where applicable.