Emerging Creator
Self-funded personal or academic work.
- Early drafts, coursework, passion projects
- Narrower scope and flexible timelines
- Direct collaboration
Examples: essays, short fiction, early manuscripts
Client Tiers
Tiers reflect funding, coordination, and project scale.
Independent Author
Publication-bound or multi-phase projects.
- Long-form manuscripts
- Submission or launch goals
- Structured timelines and revision cycles
Examples: novels, theses, book proposals
Organizations
Funded or institutional work with stakeholders.
- Operational or public-facing deliverables
- Multiple reviewers or approvals
- Higher coordination and compliance needs
Examples: SOPs, policies, reports, grants
Packages
Fixed-scope options for common needs. Custom scope is available via per-word rates.
Audit & Assessment
- Written diagnostic review
- Structural and clarity analysis
- Priority fixes and roadmap
Up to 10,000 words
- Emerging: $350
- Independent: $500
- Organizations: $700
Best for: unclear or stalled drafts
Editorial Development
- Developmental + line-level edit
- Editorial memo and roadmap
- Prioritized next steps
10,000 words
- Emerging: $550
- Independent: $750
- Organizations: $950
Best for: novels, memoir, thesis chapters
Academic Polish
- APA / MLA / Chicago alignment
- Citation and reference audit
- Submission readiness check
10,000 words
- Emerging: $600
- Independent: $850
- Organizations: $1,050
Best for: research papers, capstones
Technical Documentation
- SOPs, policies, and handbooks
- Versioning and consistency
- Plain-language clarity
SOP Starter Package
- Independent: $1,200
- Organizations: $1,600
Best for: small teams and nonprofits
Not sure which package fits?
- Audit: diagnosis only
- Editorial: structure + line edits
- Academic: citations + compliance
- Technical: operational documentation
Per-Word Rates
For custom scope, phased work, or projects outside standard packages.
Select the service that fits your needs, then apply the appropriate tier.
Packages above remain the most cost-effective option for common use cases.
| Service | Includes | Emerging | Independent | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proofreading | Spelling, punctuation, consistency, final pass | $0.015 | $0.020 | $0.025 |
| Copy / Line Edit | Clarity, flow, tone, sentence strength | $0.030 | $0.040 | $0.050 |
| Developmental Editing | Structure, pacing, argument or story strategy | $0.055 | $0.075 | $0.095 |
| Ghostwriting | Voice-matched drafting from notes or interviews | $0.20 | $0.28 | $0.35 |
- Rush: +40%
- Deposit: 30% for new clients
- Minimums: $150 Emerging · $250 Independent · $300 Organizations
- Revisions: Up to two consolidated rounds unless otherwise noted
Pricing FAQ
How do I know my tier?
Self-funded = Emerging.
Publication-bound = Independent.
Funded or institutional = Organizations.
What if I’m not sure what I need?
Start with an Audit & Assessment.
It clarifies scope before you commit further.
How does payment work?
30% deposit, milestone billing, final balance on delivery.
Are projects confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is standard for all services.
NDAs available on request.