Author Topic: 15% off Editing for NaNoWriMo Winners (Read 1999 times) Tweet

JessicaHolland · « **on:** February 19, 2015, 07:51:05 am »

Hi Everyone!

My name is Jessica and I'm a freelance editor. I have a certificate in Copyediting from UC San Diego (as well as an MA in English, a BA in Creative Writing, and a BA in History) and have been editing for over five years. Though I edit all kinds of writing (academic, articles, resumes, etc.) my passion is fiction. I run a book blog called Tales Between the Pages, where I write book reviews, page to screen adaptation reviews, and discuss all things literary. What does being a reviewer mean for you? It means I'm up-to-date on new releases and current trends and can use that knowledge to give your manuscript a leg up.

Individual Services:

Proofreading $0.006/word
Copy editing $0.007/word
Substantive Editing $0.008/word
Jacket Summaries $200 flat fee (includes one read through of the manuscript, the jacket summary, and one revision)

Editing Packages

Full Service Package $0.018/word - Includes one round of substantive editing, one round of copy editing, and one round of proofreading.

If you're interested in learning more, you can visit my website: http://www.jessicahollandediting.com. I provide a 5 page sample edit as a part of my free quote.

I'm incredibly passionate about books and would love to work with you.

UPDATE 12/4/2015

Every year, I offer discounts to NaNoWriMo winners. Show me your 2015 validation and receive 15% off all services. Now booking for January and beyond. Email me for a free quote at [email protected]

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Jim Johnson · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:11:58 am »

Quote from: JessicaHolland on February 19, 2015, 07:51:05 am

I offer several affordable services:

Proofreading $1.25/250 words
Copyediting $1.50/250 words
Substantive Editing $1.75/250 words
Developmental Editing $2.00/250 words
Jacket Summaries $200 flat fee (includes one read through of the manuscript, the jacket summary, and one revision)

Ugh, math in the morning. Are these rates accurate?

Proofreading $1.25/250 words ==> .005 / word
Copyediting $1.50/250 words ==> .006 / word
Substantive Editing $1.75/250 words ==> .007 / word
Developmental Editing $2.00/250 words ==> .008 / word

I was trying to estimate what the cost would be for a 30k word novella and the extra division didn't agree with this maths challenged writer.

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:15:32 am »

As it turns out, math in the morning is your forte. Your numbers are correct.

Jim Johnson · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:18:48 am »

Rock. Any genres you prefer / won't touch?

Dennis E. Taylor · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:21:09 am »

Those are pretty good prices, IMO. $640 for full DevEdit for an 80K novel (the first time I ran it, I came up with $6,400. Almost lost my coffee!)

Two questions:

1. Does each level of edit include the level below it? Or would you do (and charge for) each separately?
2. Do you have minimum chunk sizes?

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:32:19 am »

Quote from: Jim Johnson on February 19, 2015, 08:18:48 am

Rock. Any genres you prefer / won't touch?

This is a hard question to answer. I read across most genres (thriller, mystery, literary, contemporary women's, middle grade, YA, etc.). I'm not in the habit of turning down work, but I am the least familiar with poetry, autobiography, and memoir.

Quote from: bizmuth on February 19, 2015, 08:21:09 am

Those are pretty good prices, IMO. $640 for full DevEdit for an 80K novel (the first time I ran it, I came up with $6,400. Almost lost my coffee!)

Two questions:

1. Does each level of edit include the level below it? Or would you do (and charge for) each separately?
2. Do you have minimum chunk sizes?

1. Yes, each level includes the level below.
2. Not usually. We hash all that out when we talk about quotes/scheduling.

Jim Johnson · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:37:01 am »

Quote from: JessicaHolland on February 19, 2015, 08:32:19 am

This is a hard question to answer. I read across most genres (thriller, mystery, literary, contemporary women's, middle grade, YA, etc.). I'm not in the habit of turning down work, but I am the least familiar with poetry, autobiography, and memoir.

What do you like to read when you're not editing? Like, pleasure reading?

And with your BA in history, where did you focus your interests? What periods of history?

Mostly curious, but I'm also slowly working on finding editors I think will be like-minded enough for me to want to work with.

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:40:41 am »

I'm currently reading: Wicked Women: Notorious, Mischievous, and Wayward Ladies from the Old West by Chris Enss.

Books I Adore:

The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
Reservation Blues and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Food Memoirs like Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, Bon App�tempt by Amelia Morris, and My Life in France by Julia Child
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
Ubik by Philip K. Dick
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Ready Player One by Earnest Cline
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton .... also The Andromeda Strain
North and South by John Jakes
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Hunger Games Series
Harry Potter

I could go on here, but I'll move on to your history question:

During my MA I focused on early American literature, which is a 50/50 split on history and literature for the most part. My time period of interest is 1770-1870. One of my favorite early American history books of all time is What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848. A close second is Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War by TJ Stiles.

I have several literature favorites from the time period: The Letters of John and Abigail Adams, Ormond by Charles Brockden Brown, Reuben and Rachel by Susanna Rowson, Hope Leslie by Catharine Maria Sedgwick, and The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I also love Walt Whitman.

My BA in History didn't ask me to specialize because they wanted us to have broad training. I especially loved these courses: History of Chinese Civilization, History of Modern France, History of the American West, US History 1939-1960, and US Space History (my favorite).

So yeah, I'm a giant history nerd who reads just about everything I get my hands on.

Jim Johnson · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:44:48 am »

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

I've bookmarked this thread and will ping you when my ms. is ready for a copyedit.

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:02:53 am »

You're very welcome. Glad I could help.

Marti talbott · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:25:58 am »

I'll bookmark it too. I write historical novels and have one, The Viking's Son, that should be finished next month sometime.

NRWick · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2015, 05:07:06 pm »

Hi Jessica,
Do you accept short stories? What is your turn around time?

Thanks!
N.R. Wick

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2015, 12:09:35 pm »

Quote from: Martitalbott on February 19, 2015, 10:25:58 am

I'll bookmark it too. I write historical novels and have one, The Viking's Son, that should be finished next month sometime.

Great! Looking forward to hearing from you.

Quote from: NRWick on February 23, 2015, 05:07:06 pm

Hi Jessica,
Do you accept short stories? What is your turn around time?

Thanks!
N.R. Wick

I do accept short stories. Turn around time depends on the word count and the level of editing you need. You can email me for more information if you'd like. I'd be happy to help you.

quiet chick writes · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2015, 01:12:53 pm »

You have Rainbow Rowell and Sherman Alexie on your favorites list!!! I don't have anything to send you right now, but you will be hearing from me in the future!

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2015, 02:09:39 pm »

Quote from: Laura Rae Amos on February 25, 2015, 01:12:53 pm

You have Rainbow Rowell and Sherman Alexie on your favorites list!!! I don't have anything to send you right now, but you will be hearing from me in the future!

I look forward to hearing from you!

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:39:17 am »

Hi Everyone,

If you're looking for an editor or are nearing completion on a manuscript, now is the time to book my editing services. I'm offering a 10% discount on all editing services between now and April 30, 2015. You can book as far out as you'd like. You just need to pay the deposit in the month of April to qualify.

For more information about me, you can read up in this thread. You can also visit http://jessicawholland.wix.com/jessicahollandeditor for more information about my services and pricing. I offer free quotes and a free five page sample edit.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2015, 10:07:18 am »

Also, I have some availability in April. I have plenty of availability in May, June, and beyond.

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2015, 07:07:04 am »

Hi All,

I just had a client push back their editing services. This means that I have an opening from April 26-May 8, which is enough time for one large project or a few small projects. I'm also offering 10% off all editing services booked during the month of April. You can book as far out in advance as you'd like. You just have to pay the deposit in April to be eligible for the discount.

If you're interested, you can visit my website (link in my intro post and in my profile) for more information. I look forward to hearing from you!

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2015, 06:42:45 am »

Hi Everyone,

I just added some great new editing packages to my services. I encourage you to check them out at the top of this thread or visit my website to learn more.

I've still got a few spots open in October, so if you're looking for editing services, make sure to contact me at [email protected] to get the ball rolling.

Jessica

JessicaHolland · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2015, 12:52:19 pm »

UPDATE 12/4/2015

Every year, I offer discounts to NaNoWriMo winners. Show me your 2015 validation and receive 15% off all services. Now booking for January and beyond. Email me for a free quote at [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you!

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