Editing Services
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I graduated from Patrick Henry College with a degree in English Literature in May 2024. In my college years, I was associate editor of two college journals (Aletheia, a classical liberal arts journal; and Westmarch, a literary criticism and creative writing journal). I also interned for Ambassador International Publishing, doing everything from developmental edits to line edits to copyedits to proofreading. I've been beta reading for years, but I'm excited to announce that I'm opening Faith TM Editing!
There's no such thing as a bad story--poorly done stories have bad editors. Your book has a beautiful heart behind it, and I'm excited to help you dig even deeper into that and find the very heart of your story in the way YOU want it told.
Books I'll Work With
- Basically any genre for any age group! I read MG, YA, NA, Adult, and (almost) every subgenre within those age groups.
- Genres I WILL NOT read: Erotica, works with graphic body horror, rom-coms, and mystery. I simply do not read enough in those genres to do well with your work.
- If your book has trigger warnings, let me know in your inquiry email. I am happy to work with you if it's something I'm comfortable reading, but I'd like to know up front.
What Authors Are Saying
Faith puts a lot of thought into her comments while reading my manuscript. One thing I can count on is for her to be honest, but polite. She doesn't just point out the flaws, she fangirls over the work. She loves it and sees the heart behind it. Her comments have always helped me see things I never would've seen before. She's very thorough and very efficient. I will always recommend her careful eye for editing projects. ~Brooke Riley, author of the How We Rise trilogy and The Dreams Between Us
Faith was thorough and skilled in her work, going above and beyond my expectations. She has an excellent eye for both detail and bigger picture mechanics. Her overall approach was so positive and encouraging, and she had a great understanding of my story’s heart! ~Amy Bryant, Aurora Contest Finalist
Services
Developmental Editing: $.004 per word ($4/thousand words)
We'll delve deep into the heart of your story with this service. I go over the whole manuscript, leaving lots of margins in the comments about individual moments, showing/telling, and character moments. I will also give you a spreadsheet that delves chapter-by-chapter into the strengths and weaknesses of your plot beats. Finally, you'll get an editorial letter talking about the big picture of each character arc, the story threads, the plot, the setting, and everything else your story includes.
The Faith TM Difference: Once you've edited your book with my developmental edits, send your manuscript back to me! I'll do a much less detailed critique and send you a letter back evaluating how you implemented the changes I suggested. This is included in the developmental edit at no extra charge.
Line editing: $.003 per word ($3/thousand words)
This is a fine-toothed comb to the writing style, the flow, the structure, the grammar--basically the nuts and bolts of the story itself. This will be the most detailed edit and you'll come back dripping red ink (or track changes marks).
The Faith TM Difference: Too often, editors try to get rid of what makes your writing style unique and beautiful. My goal is to help your voice shine through even as we make that writing as clear as possible so that the reader can appreciate the wordsmithing you're doing.
Copy editing: $.002 per word ($2/thousand words)
This is your punctuation edit! I'll go through and check spelling, typos, punctuation, and more to make sure that readers don't catch any mistakes at all.
Conference Package: $25 flat fee
Pitching at a conference? Ready to go on sub? Feeling nervous about your opening? Send me your marketing materials, one sheet, first three chapters, and query letter, and I'll critique them and tell you how to make them stronger and hook the agent/editor even more.
Ready to work together?
The following form is the perfect way to get in touch with me. Any questions? Email faithtmediting@gmail.com.
I'm looking forward to working with you!
