Please take a look at the services I offer below. I work with writers of all genres and formats, and I am open to collaborating on screenplays, articles, short stories, academic publications, dissertations, and more.

If you are unsure which service might be the best fit, need a customized package, or simply want to learn more about the process, schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call by clicking the button below.

Please feel free to reach out via email at mjvediting@gmail.com.

Meet your monthly writing goals by incorporating me into your workflow with my new RETAINER option for select services. By opting for a retainer, you save money and eliminate stress by having a dedicated editor reviewing all your copy.

See packages below.

BRAINSTORM

2-hr video/phone consultation

$200

Come and talk to me. I really want to meet you... But seriously, whether you need to walk through an outline for your script, or you are trying to figure out how to answer a call for papers, you don't have to do it alone. You'll walk away with detailed notes, suggestions, guiding questions, helpful resources, and concrete action steps. Most importantly, you'll gain greater clarity and renewed gusto to get to work.

IDEAL FOR: Works-in-progress, incl. the ones primarily existing in your imagination

DRAFT CRITIQUE

A detailed written report and 1-hr follow-up call

0.6¢ - 0.8¢ per word

Congratulations! You finished your draft and got all those smart, funny, and insightful ideas out of your head and onto the page. You're hyped. You're feeling accomplished, and you're ready to edit, but could use some guidance and support from a writing expert. Don’t worry. I got you. You’ll receive a written critique examining the high-level elements of your work (story arc, argumentation, structure, clarity, etc.), identifying your strengths and areas in need of improvement, as well as the direction and encouragement needed for you to take your masterpiece-in-progress to the next level.

IDEAL FOR: Complete drafts, first drafts

DEEP DEVELOPMENTAL

A detailed written report, extensive in-text comments, and 2-hrs of follow-up calls

10¢ - 12¢ per word

You have revised your work, and now it is time to hand off the baton. By the time I place it back in your hands, not only will you be rested and renewed, but you will have an extensive roadmap detailing the clear and murky areas of your piece. Through extensive in-text comments, a comprehensive end report, and follow-up calls, you will gain a thorough understanding of what is working, what needs work, and specific tools and tactics for completing the work. And, just in case, I’ll be around in the event that you need to double back.

IDEAL FOR: Drafts that have undergone at least one round of major revisions

MONTHLY RETAINER RATES

7,000 words

approx. 28 pgs

$500

10,000 words

approx. 40 pgs

$800

PROSE POLISH

A finalized draft edited for correctness, clarity, and style

0.8¢ - 10¢ per word

Your work has gone through multiple revisions, and you are ready to usher it out of the nest to catch the attention of that editor, agent, or reader. Far from your basic proofreading, this comprehensive package includes line editing, proofreading, and a tone/sensitivity check. It is a true tag-team effort, with my partner and I meticulously reading over every single sentence. In addition to editing for grammar, punctuation, and syntax, we revise to enhance clarity, cohesion, concision, correctness, and of course, style. We polish your prose, so your brilliance can shine through.