All page estimates are based on the standard: 250 words per page.
Pre-payment is accepted through PayPal. Email me to discuss payment plans, available on a case-by-case basis. Interested in working with me, email me at jlburrowsauthor (at) gmail (dot) com.
Book Coach, Author Mentor, Editor Trainer, and Market Advisor
I’ve helped many authors get from page one to page done, from the beginning kernel of an idea to fleshing out each scene in the story. If you want someone to walk the walk beside you and give you advice as you go, contact me for a free 20-minute consultation. And if you like working with me, consider hiring me for your first book or your next book’s needs. It’s only $30 per 30-minute block.
Beginning authors have a ton of questions. Imagine having access to someone who has walked the ropes for years.
I’m a multi-genre, award winning author who …
Line and Developmental edits for Scrivenings Press, Writes a column titled The Writer’s Compass for Clean Fiction Magazine, Reviews for Clean Fiction Magazine, Authored The Reconditioned Four-Book Series (Christian Dystopian) traditionally published, The Balance Keepers Six-Book Series (Christian Fantasy) and Shadow Demon Three-Book Series (Christian Speculative Wholesome Middle Grade).
I earned sales and marketing skills at Word Music of Warner Music Group on Music Row in Nashville, and I’ve honed my skill in teaching others and of English over eighteen years as a teacher.
Join me for a free 20-minute assessment session and share your author needs, concerns, budget, and hopes for your manuscript.
Query, Synopsis, and/or First 10 Pages Critique:
Two-Pass Pitch Critique $10
Two-Pass Query Critique $25
Two-Pass Synopsis Critique $40
First 10-Pages Critique $50
Manuscript Critique
This option includes comprehensive feedback in the form of a letter. This does not include an annotated copy of the manuscript. The letter will be broken into the following categories:
Manuscript strengths
Manuscript weaknesses including anything that creates a struggle or confusion.
The First Five
Plot
Setting
Characters and POV
Pace
Final Thoughts
$6 Per 1,000 Words Includes complimentary Query Critique
Line Editing – $300-400
Line editing focuses on the grammar and spelling contained within each line in the form of an annotated copy of your manuscript. You will receive feedback on the following items:
Sentence Structure
Areas to Strengthen
Word Choice
Punctuation
Spelling
Clarity
Repetition
Rates depend on quality of the manuscript provided and manuscript’s word count. Contact me for a complimentary two-page sample and quote. Line Edit purchase includes complimentary Query Critique.
Developmental Editing – $500-600
Developmental editing focuses on the deeper structural elements of your piece including your character and plot arcs, setting/dialogue/exposition balance, and flow/pace of your story. You will receive feedback in an annotated copy of your manuscript on the following items:
Character Arc
Dialogue
Plot Arc
Setting
Exposition
Flow/Pace
Clarity
Originality
Rates depend on quality of the manuscript provided and manuscript’s word count. Contact me for a complimentary two-page sample and quote. Developmental Edit purchase includes complimentary Synopsis Critique.
Formatting
Formatting focuses on turning the edited, polished, and publication-ready manuscript into a format that works with Kindle Direct Publishing and/or Ingram Spark. The process takes care of creating the interior design.
Copyright Page
Contents Page
Dedication
Back Matter including but not limited to author’s bio, acknowledgments, other books by the author, please leave a review, etc.
Chapter headings, Images, font size, etc.
Rates start at $200-300 depending on the manuscript’s level of preparation.
Editor Training
Knowing how to navigate the editor author relationship, what to learn and what resources to use to prepare for an editing gig, can often be baffling. Take the guess work out of preparing for your editing journey by signing up for editor training.
Shadow an Editor
Get Feedback on Your Edits
Practice crafting an editorial letter to an author
Join author editor meetings to observe
and so much more
Rates start at $200-300 depending on the elements you’d like to select for training.
Not sure what you need?
Take a moment and sign up for a free consultation or stop by my testimonials page and see what others are saying about working with me. Together we can figure out a plan that will work best for you. Interested in working with me, email me at jlburrowsauthor (at) gmail (dot) com.
