Editing Services
Line-by-line and big-picture editorial support for suspense, thriller, and psychological fiction — priced by scope, not by hour-guessing.
Every project below is built for genre fiction that depends on pacing, tension, and payoff. Pick the stage your manuscript is at, and start there.
“The Dissection Table”
$0.04 / word
Big-picture analysis of structure, pacing, and character arcs — strengthens the foundation before line edits begin.
“The Deep Cut”
$0.03 / word ($0.035 after 80k words)
Sentence-level refinement for grammar, clarity, flow, and style.
“The Final Sweep”
$0.015 / word ($0.020 after 80k words)
Final pass to catch typos, punctuation errors, and formatting issues before publication.
“The Final Girl Sampler”
$80 flat
A trial edit (up to 5,000 words) to see the style and approach before committing to a full edit.
“The Blood Spatter Report”
$0.035 / word — section only
An intensive edit on one specific scene or section that needs to land with maximum impact.
“The Full Forensics Report”
$650 flat
An editorial letter outlining strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities — no in-text edits.
“The First Cut”
$0.01 / word
Reader-level feedback on engagement, pacing, and character likability.
Sensitivity / Authenticity Reading
“The Undercover Operative”
$0.025 / word
A review for accurate, respectful representation of lived experience or sensitive material.
“The Truth Serum”
$65 / hour — $150 minimum
Verification of factual details in your manuscript, so accuracy never breaks reader trust.
Not Sure Which Editing Service You Need?
You don’t need to have the answer yet — you just need a starting point.
Start Here
I don’t know what my manuscript needs yet.
You want professional direction before committing to a full edit.
Recommended: The Truth Serum
Fact-checking and high-level clarity to identify problems before you invest more time or money.
Start With The Truth SerumI want to test your editing style before committing.
You’re interested, but you want to see how your writing responds first.
Recommended: The Final Girl Sampler
A sample edit of up to 5,000 words so you can make a confident decision.
Start With The Final Girl SamplerMy Manuscript Is Written, But…
The opening isn’t landing.
Readers stall early, or something feels off in the first stretch.
Recommended: The Blood Spatter Report
An intensive edit on your first chapter or opening scene.
Start With The Blood Spatter ReportI need reader feedback before revising.
You want honest, actionable insight on pacing, clarity, and engagement.
Recommended: The First Cut
Beta reading with clear notes on what’s working and what’s not.
Start With The First CutI’m Close to the Finish Line
The story is solid, but the writing needs tightening.
The structure works. The sentences need refinement.
Recommended: The Deep Cut
Line-by-line copyediting for clarity, flow, and consistency.
Book The Deep CutThe manuscript is edited and almost ready to publish.
You want a final safety net before release.
Recommended: The Final Sweep
Proofreading to catch last-minute errors and inconsistencies.
Book The Final SweepSpecial Circumstances
My story involves lived experiences or sensitive material.
You want respectful, accurate representation.
Recommended: The Undercover Operative
Sensitivity and authenticity reading tailored to your manuscript.
Request AvailabilityStill not sure? The Final Girl Sampler and The Truth Serum are designed to give clarity without pressure.