Services
Are you looking for a partner to help you navigate the publishing process? I can help! Please review my services below and then contact me using the Appointment Form.
Editing Services
As your partner, I will:
- Format your manuscript according to industry standards
- Refine your organization and flow of ideas
- Polish your manuscript by editing according to CMOS 17th edition
- Offer ideas to help with submissions, marketing, and social media
Book Proposal Services
As your partner, I will:
- Provide a proposal template
- Offer ideas to improve the proposal elements
- Research submission guidelines
- Refine your marketing strategies
- Edit the proposal and sample chapters
Consulting Services
As your partner, I will:
- Explain the publishing process
- Answer questions and discuss ideas
- Research agents, submission guidelines, and writers’ conferences
- Offer ideas to improve social media efforts
Editing Services
I offer the following editorial services for both fiction and nonfiction book manuscripts:
- Critiquing
- Developmental Editing
- Content Editing/Substantive Editing
- Copyediting/Line-by-Line Editing
- Proofreading
To learn the differences in editing services and the cost for each service, download the document, “Types of Editing Services & Costs”
Pricing
My pricing is based on industry standard rates. Payments may be made via personal checks or PayPal. A 50% deposit is required to schedule a project on my editorial calendar and initiate our partnership of working together. Typically, I am scheduled out several weeks, sometimes months, in advance. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Ready to partner together?
Please fill out the Appointment Form below.
Book Proposal Services
A book proposal is a necessity if you plan to publish with a traditional publisher and are submitting to a literary agent or publishing house. My “Proposal Package” includes:
- A book proposal template
- Two rounds of editing of the proposal document (nonfiction only), with suggestions about how to strengthen and improve the proposal.
- A 30-minute consultation session via email, phone, or video service.
Pricing
Proposal Package = $400 (does not include sample chapters).
Editing of Sample Chapters (3 chapters/up to 60 pages) is charged at an additional $250 (a savings of $50) when purchased with the Proposal Package.
Ready to partner together?
Please fill out the Appointment Form below.
Consulting Services
Each session includes:
- Pre-coaching consultation via email
- 30 minutes of reading, editing, evaluating excerpts of a manuscript or proposal
- One hour private one-on-one coaching session by phone
- Post-session recap sent via email
Pricing:
Consulting Package: $75/session
3 or more sessions: $65/session
Ready to partner together?
Please fill out the Appointment Form below.
Please note: As of 2022 I am not accepting new work. However, I recommend going to the Christian Editor Connection at https://christianeditor.com/request-form/. They can connect you with several professional freelance editors. Then you can choose which one best fits you and your project. Best wishes!
“Christi was professional every step of the way, from our initial contact to timing and payment. She took my manuscript from mediocre to stellar. Her corrections were spot on, and her suggestions compassionate. Hire her.”