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Editing Services

Ready for a personalized professional edit? Curious how I approach our editing partnership? You’re in the right spot, friend!

Below are descriptions for each of my offered services. More information can be found in my FAQs.

If you have additional questions or need help choosing your service, please feel free to reach out to me (with no obligation) through the inquiry form below, my Contact Page, or the blue Chat bubble on the bottom right corner of this page.

Looking forward to chatting with you soon!

 

MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE


A Reader’s Impressions

Story analysis

This service assesses your story from the perspective of a reader. What aspects grabbed me and when did my attention wander? I provide a high-level analysis of all major story elements (e.g., plot, pacing, world building, character development).

Feedback is provided in an editorial letter as well as in-document with Track Changes.

Rate: $0.015/word

 

DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT


Content & Structure

Manuscript analysis

This service examines the content and structure of your manuscript. Scrutinizing all foundational elements (plot, pacing, world building, character development), I address well-constructed and problematic areas with suggested solutions for the latter.

Feedback is provided in an editorial letter as well as in-document with Track Changes.

Rate: $0.03/word

 

COPY / LINE EDIT


Writing Syntax

Paragraph and line analysis

This service improves readability and clarifies the focus and intention of each line while preserving your voice. I concentrate on grammar and mechanical errors; pacing and convoluted patches; and syntax and usage issues. I will also create and provide a dedicated style sheet.

Changes are made directly within your manuscript using Track Changes.

Rate: $0.022/word

 

PROOFREAD


Technical Accuracy

Word-by-word analysis

This service is the final step and ensures your story is ready for the world (or queried agent). I meticulously review for typographical errors, grammatical correctness, and punctuation. This can include text and formatting errors for those who self-publish.

Changes are made directly within your manuscript with Track Changes or Adobe Acrobat Markup.

Rate: $0.015/word

 

All prices are in USD and payment plans are available for larger projects (details here).

Want more information or have questions? Check out my FAQs!

Here you’ll find details on my editing philosophy, service contracts, and more.

FAQs

The Editing Experience

  1. Let’s chat!
    After your inquiry email arrives in my inbox, I’ll reach out so we can discuss your writing goals and determine if we’re a great match. We’ll cover your ideas, intentions, and concerns for your manuscript; your chosen editing service; and (if desired) your free sample edit and my feedback.
  2. Make it official
    If you decide I’m a great fit, we’ll make our partnership official! We’ll discuss and sign your editing service contract and I’ll request your service deposit. You are on your way to publishing with confidence.
  3. Edit with intention
    Taking all of the information from our previous discussions, I begin meticulously working through your manuscript. If I have any questions along the way, I’ll be sure to shoot you an email. Please feel free to follow up with me at any time during this process with additional thoughts.
  4. Discuss Q&As
    Once my edits are complete, I’ll send you the final product and any accompanying documents. I am happy to answer follow-up questions or explain suggested changes or ideas for improvement in greater detail. I know working your way through edits can take time (literally and emotionally), so if you have questions as you go, just reach out.
  5. Celebrate!
    You’ve done it, friend! You have taken a huge step towards publishing with confidence. I love to hear as clients achieve their publishing dreams, so please don’t hesitate to keep me in the loop.

Client Experiences

It was great working with Kimberly. I wanted a copyeditor who would be tough on me and my work and she was. She especially improved my writing by pointing out where I had a redundancy of ideas and words. It was easy to see how some things needed to be cut after she pointed them… out. I also appreciate the patience she had with this new author. Read more → “Copy Edit Testimonial: David Biesty”

David Biesty, The Outcast Missing Someone

Kimberly did a fantastic job of analyzing my manuscript, pointing out areas that needed some finessing or work, and acknowledging the areas that worked really well. She offered great insights and was available for all of my questions. I would use her again, without question.

Glen Gabel

I loved working with The Trusty Bookmark! I let them know what kind of feedback I was looking for and in return I got back exactly that and more! The inline edits were so much fun! I loved the little helpful hints they left throughout my manuscript and they even pointed out things that they… especially liked or how they were feeling throughout my novel. As someone who’s working on their debut novel it was amazing to see the thoughts of someone else as they read through my work. The editorial letter was more than I ever could have asked for. Everything was written out very well and organized so that it was so easy to go back through and see what they were talking about, and even afterwards they were amazingly helpful with any questions or theories I ran by them. I don’t think I could have had a better experience with them and will definitely be working with them more in the future! Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Alexis C.”

Alexis C.

Kimberly’s beta read was thorough, thoughtful, and invigorating. The depth and perceptiveness of her commentary blew me away. There’s no other way to put it: you want Kimberly and the Trusty Bookmark to look at your manuscript. Stop shopping around and go with her.

Paul Hamann

I found The Trusty Bookmark while working on my first YA fantasy book. I didn’t really know what to expect going in since this was my first developmental edit, but I was blown away by what I got. The entire experience was fantastic, beginning with the initial correspondence where Kimberly asked questions regarding my inspiration… for the book and specific areas she should focus on (I said I was nervous about my scenery and world building, which is where I struggle the most). I also really appreciated the Services Contract, which made me feel more secure sharing my ideas with someone else. When I received my edit letter (which was 10 pages single-spaced and covered EVERYTHING, paying special attention to my world building request which occupied 3 of those pages), I had to process for a few days because there was so much valuable information. She was definitely “blunt but encouraging”, and for every problem area (which were many) she suggested possible solutions. I’ve since re-worked many of her suggestions, and she was always available to answer questions post me receiving my edits. I will 100% be using her in the future. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Kelsey P.”

Kelsey P.

I just finished reading through everything and wanted to start off saying thank you so much for all the work and effort you put into this. I know how time consuming it must have been, and the detail and organization you put into it is amazing. I know it needs a lot of work, and… your ideas and help can make it into a great story. Your advice is going to help better my writing, not only for this project but for any others; being a first time writer, this type of advice is very valuable. I am beyond grateful for your help and everything you put into it.  This is a very helpful tool for any writer starting out, and not a lot of people are as knowledgeable as you in this field. Your critique is on point and beneficial. Again thank you for everything you did. I will keep you posted of changes I make along the way and please know I will be referring people your way if anyone needs any editorial letters or proofreading. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Andre Balanji”

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