FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Typically for manuscripts, I charge a flat fee that's based on total word count. As for blogs, website content, academic papers, etc., I charge an hourly rate. I'm flexible with payment plans, and I offer discounts for clients who hire me for multiple services (e.g., eBook conversion, interior design, uploading final files and launching them on various platforms). I do require first payment down to start the editing process, but then the client is is free to pay in installments as we go.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start by scheduling a phone call or a Zoom call so I can get to know the client better and walk away with a clear understanding of what his/her goals, wants, and needs are for the project. After that, I like to provide a complimentary sample edit of 5 pages. That way, the client can review my work and get a sense of what my editing style is like, and then they can determine if I'm the right fit for the job. When hired, I tend to follow the client's lead and move at their desired pace. Some authors want fast turnarounds on edits and they like the whole book to be edited on the first pass. Other authors prefer I divide the work into sections, that way they can review 50 pages or 100 pages at a time.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Initially, I started out in this business as an author. In 2014, my first novel was written and published. As I was going through the editing and design process, I fell in love with other aspects of the industry. By the time my second novel was ready for publication, I was itching to broaden my horizons. My goal was to be versatile, so I consulted my mentor and personal editor, Lisa Cerasoli, and requested to train under her as an editorial assistant to hone the necessary skill set. After that, she hired me to work for her company. The rest is history.