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The Trusty Bookmark

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Editing Services

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When you’ve reached the point of needing a professional set of eyes on your manuscript, I am here to help!

Below are descriptions for each of my offered services; additional information can be found in my FAQs. If you have further questions or need help determining which service your manuscript would most benefit from, I would love to chat! Feel free to contact me through the inquiry form below or email me directly via my Contact Page.

MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE

(BETA READ)


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 an overview of all major story elements (e.g. plot, pacing, world-building, character development). 



Feedback is provided in a 2-3 page editorial letter as well as in-document with Track Changes.



Rate: $0.004/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 a 7-10 page editorial letter as well as in-document with Track Changes.



Rate: $0.014/word

COPY / LINE EDIT


Writing Syntax



Scene, paragraph, and line analysis



This service works to improve the readability of your work and clarify the focus and intention of each line while preserving your voice. I concentrate on writing syntax; pacing and flow; and grammar and technical consistency.



Changes are made directly within your manuscript using Track Changes.



Rate: $0.015 - 0.025/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 as well for those who self-publish.



Changes are made directly within your manuscript with Track Changes or on a scanned physical copy.



Rate: $0.012 - 0.014/word

All prices are in USD and payment plans are available for projects over $350 (details here).

Need more information or have questions? Check out my FAQ page!

There you’ll find details on my genres, service contracts, the difference between a developmental edit and a manuscript critique, and more!

Client Experiences

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…

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 H.

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…

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…

Andre B.

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