Onboarding

When you entrust me with your baby, the story you’ve spent months (or even years) putting onto paper, I want you to be confident that your manuscript is in good hands.

As a neurospicy professional editor, I value three things:

  • Clarity
  • Conciseness
  • Punctuality

To aid in that effort, here’s my general onboarding process for authors. It all starts when you fill out one of the following interest forms:

Coaching Consultation and Onboarding

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Once your consultation appointment is booked, we discuss your background as an author, my background as an editor–author, and your manuscript concerns or reasons for reaching out.

If necessary, I go into detail about the editorial process.

I try to get as much information from you as I can in the allotted time frame, so I have a clear understanding of how to best help you as your story coach or developmental editor.

Story Coaching Client Onboarding involves setting goals and establishing a curriculum that will both challenge and inspire you.

Here’s where you can find more information about Accountability Coaching.

Developmental Edit Consultation and Onboarding

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If you are seeking a fiction developmental edit, I first perform a full readthrough of your manuscript. As a result, I can fully ascertain the starting point of your manuscript’s needs.

More so, I can determine if I have the relevant skills needed and the appropriate knowledge of your specific genre and story goals to assist you where you need it most.

  • Word Count: Up to 90,000 words (US $10 per additional 2,000 words)
  • Cost: US $75
  • Turnaround: 3–5 business days

During your follow-up consultation, we’ll discuss the following:

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  • My professional opinion of the state of your manuscript
  • My editing style and communication preferences
  • Your writing style and communication preferences
  • How I can best serve you as your editor
  • Project Proposal
  • Contract Services Agreement

If we agree to work together, and all agreements signed and initial payments settled, you’ll be officially onboarded as a developmental edit client, and I’ll get to work reflecting on your story one word at a time!

Reflecting On Your Story One Word At A Time!

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