Yes! I will work with you to figure out a payment schedule that works best for you and your project. Please note that I generally require a deposit to secure your spot in my schedule.

I’m often booked at least a month or two in advance. If you would like to work together in the next few months, I would recommend that you send a quick message now so that we can discuss timeframes.

If you have a specific deadline, I will do my best to help you meet it!

If you’re looking for feedback on your writing or story idea, I’m able to customize services to meet you where you are.
I work with authors who have written multiple books, one full book, one first draft, or even one page! So if you need help, please don’t feel like you have to write a whole book before reaching out.

The short answer: usually between 2 to 8 weeks, depending on what is needed.

The longer answer: to provide a good estimate of how long your edits might take, I will likely need to look at the manuscript. For most of the projects I schedule, I return the edits in 2 to 8 weeks. But this varies greatly depending on the specific project, production schedule, and other factors.

Special note for anyone self-publishing: If you’re paying for professional editing, it’s important to allow plenty of time so that the edits aren’t rushed. When edits are rushed, it becomes much easier to make mistakes and miss typos, and you don’t want that! I know it can be really difficult to wait, but I promise any extra time that’s needed will help make your work better.

Most professional editors can only work on a manuscript for 4 to 5 hours a day before the quality of the work starts to decline. And we may be working on multiple projects in a day—so even though one project might need 8 hours of work, it may take several days before it can be returned. So please trust that our timeframes are designed to ensure your work gets the attention it deserves!

Check out my Manuscript Wish List! I would love to work on more…
+ Cosmic Horror
+ Steampunk
+ Dark Fantasy/Sci-Fi
+ Sword and Sorcery
+ Cozy Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Romance
+ Folklore-themed work
+ LitRPGs
+ Solo TTRPGs

Please keep in mind this is just a selection; I work on a variety of projects!

If you have a nonfiction book or a project in a different genre, let’s chat and I can let you know if I would be a good fit! I do read very widely, and I like all different kinds of stories.
I always want to make sure that I’m adding value to your work and helping to make it better—so if I’m not the best fit, I can also recommend other edibuddies of mine!

No.

If you’re considering using a generative AI program because you’re worried about costs or other aspects of working with an editor, please reach out—I’d be happy to see how I can help.

For the majority of my editing projects (from developmental edits to copyediting), my preferred program to use is Microsoft Word. For many proofreading projects and some beta reads, I use Adobe for PDF files.

I have also edited in Google Docs. While Docs can be a great tool for collaboration, Word offers many additional features that are useful during the editing process.

If you’ve written your manuscript with a different program, send me a message and let’s figure something out!

My mission as an editor is to help you reach your writing goals and help you find YOUR voice. While I use CMOS as a general guideline, if you want to break some rules, let’s figure out what we can break.

Quick sidenote: I adore books that play with language, style, and formatting—so if you’re writing something in the style of House of Leaves or S. or If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, send me a message ASAP :)

I love writing by hand! But I’m not currently able to take on editing projects for physical handwritten manuscripts.

Yes, absolutely! I edit in English, but I work regularly with authors who speak a variety of languages and want to publish in English.
If you need assistance with localization, or someone to tidy up grammar for an English audience, I’m happy to help!

I’ve been invited to work on Reedsy, but for now I currently work with clients directly through my website and on CritiqueMatch!

If you’re looking for free beta readers or critique partners, a great place to start is CritiqueMatch.com.
There are also Facebook groups, Goodreads groups, and forums like AbsoluteWrite.com that can help connect writers. If there is a similar resource for authors that you would like to recommend, send me a message.

Ha, wouldn’t that be fun! No, most editors work way more than 4 hours a day. This is because we’re not just spending time reading through manuscripts—we’re also running a business!

Most editing requires an intense level of focus that is difficult to maintain for more than 4 to 5 hours—or else we risk missing things and making mistakes. Some projects do require longer days, but I’m able to plan for those in advance.

If I’m not actively working on a project, the rest of my workday is usually spent on admin tasks, or staying up to date with the ever-changing publishing industry. (Very important!)