Content Editing

I provide services to improve any form of writing for both individuals and business owners. However, I have a special place in my heart for working with fiction books, especially thrillers, mysteries, and contemporary fiction. I am open to work outside of these genres. These are my favorites to read and so the genres I am the most familiar with. I do not work with stories that contain horror, gore, or abuse.

Beta Reading

  • Feedback given on story, characters, structure, genre, and how engaging certain sections or plot directions are. 
  • Reader level feedback by a professional editor. 
  • You will receive a few pages of written feedback (this does not include any recommendations for changes). You will also receive your manuscript back with areas highlighted that grab or lose attention. 
  • This service is priced at 0.8 cents per word.

This service is for authors who are in the early drafting stage and are seeking feedback from readers.

Manuscript Evaluation

This service is for authors who would like detailed feedback on their manuscript’s overall strengths and weaknesses. This service goes one step above a beta read. 

  • Feedback will address character development, plot, story structure, dialogue, narrative flow, pacing, the ending.
  • You will receive a report sharing where your story is or isn’t working and suggestions for editorial direction (such as whether your story is ready for a developmental edit or you can go on to copyediting). 
  • You will receive a written report with feedback. (This service does not include in text comments, corrections, or revisions). 
  • This service is priced at 1.5 cents per word.

Developmental Editing

This service is best for a manuscript that has just been completed and is ready to ensure that the “big picture” of your story is ready for readers: structure, form, plot, and characters. This is also a perfect service for you if you are stuck on a part of your story and not sure where to go next. I can offer suggestions to help your story grow. This service goes one step above a manuscript evaluation.

  • Suggest and make changes to the content and organization of your story.
  • Fiction stories: plot, characters, pacing, point of view.
  • Nonfiction: help define your argument and ensure it is consistent throughout your manuscript; ensure that evidence supports your thesis strongly and appropriately.
  • You will receive an indepth report and story map (fiction). The report will share suggestions, deletions, and relocation ideas, extensive comments and queries. You will also receive a copy of your manuscript with in line notes and changes using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
  • This service is priced at 3 cents per word.

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FAQ

What style guide do you use?

I have training with the Chicago Manual of Style but have experience with APA style as well. I can adhere to other style manuals and in-house style guides as necessary.

What markup tools are used?

I utilize the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word. I insert comments and queries throughout the text as I work that you can reply to or address when you receive the copy.

What type of files do you work with?

I work with files in Microsoft Word.

How will we communicate while working together?

I am comfortable speaking on the phone, emailing, or meeting via a video call. Whichever method you are most comfortable with. I will maintain communication with you throughout our time working together via email for updates and quick questions. However, we may find a phone call or video call to be more conducive for our first meeting to discuss the project or later in our work for our collaborative consultation during the editing process.

Testimonials

“I’m very grateful to know Mrs. Wheeless, she is my life savior from now on. I am the owner of a little bakery, English is not my first language which makes it difficult for me to communicate with people in an effective and clear way. My goal is to send a clear message through words to our customers so they can relate with us. Here is when Mrs. Wheeless comes to play such an important role, besides I am learning from her as well while working together. So grateful for her professionalism, knowledge, support and presence in my business communications journey if you will. Thank you very much, Claudia”

– Claudia Glazier, owner of Buttery Baking House