Writing Pursuits Premier Services
Final Chapter Coaching
(includes Story Diagnostic)
$2,699
Up to 60,000 words.
$440 for each addition 10,000 words.
Other Services
Rates
Unless otherwise stated, my hourly rate is $50 USD.
LINE EDITING
Line editing is the polishing step. The major revisions are complete. This is a time-intensive process, and if your story is not ready, paying for a line edit is a huge waste of money.
If your manuscript is complete, you may submit it for appraisal. If accepted, you will receive a free sample edit and an estimate.
COPY EDITING
A copy edit should come after you make your last revisions following the line edit because new errors are introduced during the revision process.
A copy edit focuses on eliminating the “PUGS”—errors in Punctuation, Usage, Grammar, and Spelling.
PROOFREADING
Proofreading is an essential step that comes after your book is formatted, when you have your proof copy ready to be published.
Formatting involves touching the document, and errors always seem to creep in. Words and letters go missing, as do periods and commas.
SYNOPSIS SERVICE
To be traditionally published, you will need a synopsis. Unfortunately, writing a synopsis requires a complete style shift.
Let’s perfect your synopsis and make sure it is ready for agents and editors to see.
I charge a flat fee of $99 for a one-page synopsis.
Is your first chapter ready?
Be confident!
What if you had a resource to help you figure out the strengths and weaknesses of your first chapter? An objective, informative rubric to go by?
If your first chapter doesn’t work for the reader, then you probably have lost a customer for life. Or a chance signing an agent and getting published.
Don’t leave things to chance.
This rubric will help you identify the problem areas in your first chapter and figure out how to fix them.
Be ready for queries. Be ready for readers. Get the results you dream about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Story Rubric is simply a means of evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript including: Genre, Character, Worldbuilding, Wants & Needs, Showing vs. Telling, Passive Voice, Theme, and The Three Cs.
The Story Rubric, created by J. Thorn, is used by all Three Story Method Certified Editors to streamline the editing and revision process for short and long form fiction.
Unless otherwise stated, my hourly rate is $50 USD.
Final Chapter Coaching is intended to get you to The End. Revisions are often a grueling process; coaching and accountability can make all the difference. This service includes all the benefits of a Story Diagnostic.
Coaching consists of recorded Zoom calls (usually 3-5 sessions total) in 30-minute increments regarding revised passages of limited size. The number of sessions varies, depending on the length of the manuscript. My notes and the recordings are available after each session.
This process is no substitute for a copyedit or proofreading which you should hire out after your book is complete.
Line edits are available on a case-by-case basis. Many manuscripts are not ready for a line edit; my goal is to save clients from spending money on this service before the foundational work is done. No incomplete manuscripts will be accepted.
Occasionally, I will offer a substantive edit if it seems to be the right solution. More often, I will recommend a Story Diagnostic.
First, tell me your story. Create a summary of your book and include your main characters, the setting, and the major plot points. See if you can accomplish this in less than five pages. Don’t worry about grammar—just give me the facts and don’t leave out the ending!
I will create a one-page draft which we will discuss during a 15-minute Zoom call after you have had a chance to look the draft over. With your input, I will produce a final draft.
Unfortunately, I do not. I have worked successfully with writers from the US, the UK, and Canada.
All work is invoiced through PayPal in US Dollars. PayPal processes many forms of payment. For most projects, half of the estimate is due before work begins.
Writing Pursuits, Since 2014
Prepare your story for the journey ahead.
Kathrese McKee has been editing fiction since 2014. Writing Pursuits, formerly Word Marker Edits, is here for the long haul. When you type The End, it’s only the beginning. From first chapter to last, let an experienced editor with solid references help you polish your manuscript.
