EXPLORE

"Working with Katie is a dream. She's professional, but friendly and really invests in you as a writer." 
Sloane Murphy, author of the No.1 Amazon Bestselling series The Immortals' Chronicles.  
Elixir Edits is a service for all authors of all genres. As a passionate supporter of the indie publishing community, I strive to ensure that quality developmental and copy edits are affordable, whether you are an established USA TODAY bestseller or a debut author.
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WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR INVESTMENT? 

  • Accessible, friendly, supportive follow up communication via FB messenger and / or email. 
  • Fully annotated, marked edits with commentary. 
  • Detailed word level checks for spelling and vocabulary use.
  • Detailed sentence level checks for grammar, syntax, and word order.
  • Dialogue analysis to check consistency of voice and complex grammar issues connected with the use of vernacular and colloquial dialect. 
  • Paragraph level checks for overall tone, feeling, and clarity of communication. 
  • Structural observations, plot order, narrative patterns, and balance. 
  • Overall manuscript observations on consistency of voice, characterisation, and world-building. 
  • Culling of superfluous words, scenes, paragraphs, which negatively impact on pace and energy. 
  • Full side bar commentary, offering suggestions, critical thinking points, questions, general observations. 
  • Identification of idiosyncratic word / phrase over use.
  • Identification and feedback on common recurring grammar mistakes, with full explanation to help develop your own knowledge.
INCLUDED ON REQUEST
  • Elements of ghost writing. Are you struggling with a specific scene, section or plot development area? Your writing style, codex, and author voice, can be replicated by me; offering ghost writing elements to fill in your manuscript. (Up to 10% of your manuscript - for more extensive ghost writing, please see ghost writing)
  • As a very active member of the indie community, I am able to put you in contact with trusted and talented cover artists, formatters, PR services, indie publishers, and introductions. 
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BESPOKE PRICING

All clients are given a personalised quote based on the amount of time needed to do a conscientious, detailed job. Upon enquiry and submission of chapter samples, clients will receive a sample edit, along with their individualised quote.

Quotes are worked out based on an hourly rate rather than word count; quality, comprehensive, developmental edits can not be worked out on word level alone. Every author and every book is unique, requiring a bespoke level of input and time. 

I believe in nurturing long term working relationships, a model that benefits authors as I get to learn you unique voice and readership; my hourly fee is negotiable in circumstances where authors 'adopt' me as their regular editor. 
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My standard fee is £30 per hour. 

Bundles, back catalogues and second edits may have discounts negotiated on an individual basis.

As a rough guide. Most 80k word books need between 25-40hours of work. All editing projects in 2017 are capped at a max price of £1200. 
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HELPING YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.

PAYMENT OPTIONS. 
With an average edit costing between £550 - £750, I appreciate it's a significant investment for you to find at once, which is why I offer 3 payment options:

1. STANDARD:  2 part payment. 50% payment before edits commence. You will receive a PDF of your final edited manuscript. After settling the other 50%, the word.doc will be released to you. 

2. PAYMENT PLAN: 2 monthly payments before edits of 25% and 2 monthly payments after edits of 25%. Word doc released after 3rd payment. (A 5% additional charge is applied to this option) 

3. MONTHLY BANKING: For those who are prolific or just very organised, you are able to submit a monthly payment to pre-credit your editing account with Elixir Edits, a bit like an editing piggy bank. If after 12 months you change your mind or shelve your plans, you can withdraw 75% of your investment. 
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