Editing Sample
Up to 2,000 words
Get the help your content deserves
Humor included in all editing services
Free
Full Edit
One round (developmental + line + copy)
250+ comments each week
Smooth, well-written lines
No typos
All-in-one for consistent quality
$0.08 per word
Developmental Editing
My specialty!
In-depth, big-picture edit
Better plot, characters, pacing
250+ comments each week
15-20 pages of critiques weekly
Advice from 13 years of experience
Offers readers your best story
$0.05 per word
Chapter-by-Chapter Editing
Quick feedback as you write
Big- and small-picture advice
Eliminate guessing. Save time
Strengthen self-editing skills
35+ comments each chapter
Offers you confidence and clarity
$0.04 per word
Line Editing
Fix awkward sentences
Strengthen characters’ tone
Highlight writing style
Two versions of manuscript returned
Preserve author’s voice
Offers readers a smooth read
$0.035 per word
Copyediting
Eliminate typos and inconsistencies
75+ comments each week
Two versions of manuscript returned
Offers readers a story they can relax into
$0.022 per word
The Process
1. Request a free, optional 2,000-word editing sample
2. No AI-generated content accepted
3. Discuss needed editing
4. Submit $210 reservation fee -> Stripe or PayPal
5. Discuss contract, editing deadline, and weekly payments
6. Sign contract. Submit reservation fee
7. Submit project’s weekly payments. Reservation fee is not included in project’s total
8. Receive an invoice and 10,000 words of edited content each week
9. Give an optional testimonial
10. Discuss optional further editing services
Note: For all editing services, rates for the second or third passes are the same as the first.
Reservation fee of $210 included in the above prices.
15+
Happy Clients
45+
Completed Projects
13
Years of Experience
Meet the Team
Deon Ashleigh
Book Editor and Sci-fi Author
“Deon Ashleigh’s worth can be measured in gold. She is a consummate professional with a keen eye, and it’s ultimately better to hear these things from an editor than from a reviewer. Look no further.”
L.M. Bennett, Wax and Wane
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What our Clients say
How much is the reservation fee?
For longer manuscripts, the reservation fee is $210.
For short stories, it is $30 per 5,000 words.
How many words do you edit each week?
I edit 10,000 words per week, and payments are due at the end of the week.
Where do we chat, exchange contracts, and share documents?
I use ClickUp to manage projects. I’ll send you an email invite so you can easily join.
What genres do you edit?
I edit science fiction, romance, erotica, and fantasy.
Do you take manuscripts from English as a Second Language speakers or international writers?
Yes. Let’s talk.
Sculpt your masterpiece
No more wondering what to do next. No more go-nowhere plots.
No more boring characters. No more saggy middles. No more uninspiring endings.
No more blank pages.
Your story. Better.
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