Developmental

Editing

You’ve spent countless hours crafting this story, why not hire someone to make sure you and your manuscript are presented clearly to your desired audience?

No matter how great the story, poorly developed characters, and haphazard plotting can frustrate your readers and ruin your credibility. This is the last thing you want! I will work with you to make sure that your manuscript is as close to perfection as it can be before you release it into the world!

A lil’ bit about me…

Hi! I'm Tasha L. Harrison! I'm a romance and erotica author and creator of the #20kin5Days writing challenge and the Wordmakers Writing Community. I’ve written 12 romances (and counting) and have worked with several great authors such as Lucy Eden, Mimi Grace, Holley Trent, A.H. Cunningham, and many others. My everyday life is built around writing and helping fellow authors make their writing dreams come true. 

WHAT TYPE OF EDITING DO I DO? 

I specialize in developmental editing. A developmental edit is a thorough examination of all the elements of your writing, from word choice and the phrasing of individual sentences, to overall structure and style. It can address plot holes or gaps, characterization, stakes, themes, and tropes, as well as any concerns you might have about your manuscript. 

WHAT DO I EDIT? 

Contemporary romance, sweet romance, erotica, erotic romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, erotica, horrorotica, horror, gothic romance, romantic and/or erotic thrillers and sci-fi with strong romantic elements. If you have some filthy fiction or words about beings that go bump in the night that need a critical eye, I’m your gal. 

I will edit any manuscript 20,000 words and up. I do not edit short stories, but I do edit short story anthologies with a total word count that falls within that range.

How do I determine my rates?

My current rates are between $15 - $20 dollars per 1000 words for manuscripts between 20,000 and 100,000 words. An additional $75 per 10,000 words will be added for manuscripts that are more than 100k. This is a flat rate, and no additional pricing is added post-edit. We can use this to determine a typical price for editing.

Here’s the equation that will help you determine what the approximate cost of your Developmental : 

$15 / 1000 words = .015

.015 x (your word count) = the cost of your developmental edit

  • 20,000 words novel would cost $300

  • 50,000 words novel would cost $750

  • 75,000 words novel would cost $1125

  • 100,000 words novel would cost $1500

  • 150,000 words novel would cost $1875

The cost of your developmental edit can be affected by several factors, including the length, the complexity of the manuscript, and the level of editing required. It would behoove you to revise your book as much as possible before you send it to me! A How to Self-Edit article will be sent along with the response to your initial inquiry!

I also offer package deals or discounts for ongoing work or repeat clients on a case-by-case basis. 

Turnaround is 15-30 business days depending on the length and the state of your manuscript, with a required sample of the first 10 pages. Once I’ve completed your sample edit, I will send it back to you along with your contract and invoice link. Once your deposit is paid, we can get started! 

What You’ll Get

A developmental edit is a thorough examination of all the elements of your writing, from word choice and the phrasing of individual sentences to overall structure and style. It can address plot holes or gaps, characterization, stakes, themes, and tropes, as well as any concerns you might have about your manuscript.

- detailed notes on overall readability, including notes on tropes and genre expectations (where applicable)

- In-depth character dissection using archetypes and GMC (goal, motivation, conflict)

- Plot structure to make sure your story begins at the right point in your timeline, doesn’t sag in the middle, or fail to reach a satisfying ending

- cultural sensitivity (by request)

- Double-check that names, places, and organizations are spelled properly

- check facts, dates, and statistics are accurate.

- and overall readability

- grammar and spelling

- punctuation

- capitalization

- continuity issues

- syntax errors

You will receive an editor’s letter + inline comments. No changes will be made to your work without your knowledge or approval.

Oh, about that deposit…

MY SERVICES REQUIRE A 30% DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPOT!

The deposit is non-refundable. However, I know that life gets to life-ing sometimes, so you will have two opportunities to reschedule. 

DISCLAIMER: During our author/editor partnership, I fully expect you to curtsy upon receipt of my emails. (Kidding. I’m kidding.) If, at any time in the process, you decide that our styles aren’t totally compatible, we can talk it out and decide whether we should move forward in a new direction or part ways. 

Deal?

Please fill out this intake form and provide a 10-page sample of your project. References can be provided upon request. You will receive a response email within 72 hours to discuss next steps! 

Thank you for your interest in my services!