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Developmental editing addresses big-picture storytelling. An attentive read culminates in a written analysis of your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, along with solutions. Your manuscript will be marked with heavy comments addressing pace, continuity, plot, character, voice, etc.
Includes: in-text comments, in-depth edit letter with analysis and action plan, one-hour video or phone consultation Starting at $0.025/word Get a quote. Add a re-read report for feedback on your implemented edits: $0.004/word |
Line editing involves changes at the sentence and paragraph levels to improve the flow and impact of the prose. This heavy, low-level editing addresses issues related to clarity, consistency, and concision, while maintaining and highlighting the work's original voice. Line editing emphasizes craft above all else and is crucial to bringing prose up to a professional level.
Includes: edits at the sentence and paragraph levels, delivered using Microsoft Word Track Changes |
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Put your manuscript through its paces with a full edit. The process begins with high-level editing and moves down to low-level editing, to strengthen the story and polish the prose. A full edit produces a publication-ready manuscript. Includes: developmental edit, re-read report, line edit, proofread
Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process. It addresses grammatical, spelling, and typographical errors. Proofreading includes changes to make the prose objectively correct and does not address style or substantive issues. Proofreading is available only for manuscripts that meet an acceptable level of cleanness.
Includes: edits for objective correctness, delivered using Microsoft Word Track Changes 
Make a big impression with polished, attention-grabbing submission materials.
Includes: an in-depth critique and edit of your query letter, synopsis, and first ten pages, plus feedback on your revised query |
This is a budget-friendly option for authors who need feedback on the high-level elements of their work. After the critique, you will have a thorough understanding of your manuscript and story, along with a plan for tackling revisions. For deeper overall feedback, authors can pursue a manuscript critique prior to developmental editing.
Includes: a written critique of the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses 
Writing a strong query letter is a skill that requires practice. A professional touch will elevate your query letter and help it stand out from the crowd.
Includes: full critique and edit of query letter, with feedback on the revised version |
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Individual Coaching SessionsGet individual attention with personalized coaching sessions. During one-on-one video or audio sessions, we will plan the next steps in your writing process or career, analyze your work in progress, and discuss tools you need to become a better writer and editor. Each session is personalized to your needs, and supplemental editing and feedback is available.
$120 per hour
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Query CoachingQuery coaching includes a preliminary review of your materials, a 60-minute session to write your query letter together, and a 30-minute revision session.
$200 flat
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Blue Pen Publishing Services provides everything you need to self-publish a professional-quality book, including cover design, interior formatting and design, website design, and branding. We work with independent fiction and nonfiction authors. Hire us for one service, or let our team of industry experts guide you through the entire self-publishing process.
"Working with Victoria was one of the highlights of my writing process. Any writer looking for quality editing with honest feedback, should look no further than Victoria Griffin and Blue Pen Editing services."
- Tanya Williams
- Tanya Williams
Use the form to tell me about your project and what sort of editing you need.
If you're not sure, don't worry. We'll talk it through to determine the best fit for you and your manuscript. Feel free to include any questions you have about myself or the editing process. I look forward to working with you! 
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