FAQ
I want you to edit my book. Now what?
You can send me a message or complete the Client Questionnaire.
After I review your answers, I may send you a different form to get more information or ask for clarity.
If we agree to work together, I send a contract outlining the cost, dates of service, and other details, then a single invoice for the service(s) you’ve chosen.
If your service includes a post-edit call, you are schedule that a minimum of one week after the manuscript return date.
Do you work with authors who use generative or web-based AI?
Absolutely not. I only work with authors who actually write their books themselves.
What is the payment schedule?
For project consultations, full payment is due before work begins.
For manuscript evaluations or editing services, payments are divided into two or more installments.
Do you offer bundled services?
Yes. The Line + Copy Edit is available to all.
For certain authors, I also offer a Comprehensive Edit that includes developmental editing (fiction) or content editing (nonfiction) and a line + copy edit, all conducted at the same time.
If you’re interested in this service, send me a message.
Do you offer ghostwriting services?
No. I only offer book doctoring services for contemporary or YA romance on a case-by-case basis. Send me a message if you’re interested.
Are you willing to sign an NDA?
Of course! Our contract also includes a confidentiality clause.
Which style guide do you use?
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, but I sometimes vary from its recommendations to honor an author’s preferences or other common fiction conventions.
Do you offer refunds if I am unsatisfied with your work?
No, and here’s why.
Before the work begins, I confirm your expectations through the following tools:
- Description of Services;
- Client Questionnaires and similar forms;
- Discovery Call and/or emails; and/or
- Service Contract.
Together they ensure that your expectations of me—and my understanding of those expectations—are clear and agreed upon. The signed contract is the culmination of the other tools, and I operate squarely within its scope.
If you are unsatisfied with my work, we can discuss your concerns, and I may provide additional services/feedback if deemed appropriate.
But there are no refunds on completed work.
Don’t see your question here?
Send me a message.