Frequently Asked Questions

What primary services do you offer?

We offer several levels of editing, ranging from overarching big-picture to individual sentences. If you’re not sure what level you need, send us a message!

We also offer critiques on materials needed for submission packages: queries, synopses, and opening pages.

What genres and age categories can I submit?

We specialize in YA and adult, specifically speculative fiction and contemporary. We are not the best fit for nonfiction, memoir, or thriller/suspense. For other genres, feel free to contact us.

What are the rates of your services?

Rates vary on the level of editing and the length of the manuscript. Message us for a quote!

Pricing for projects with a defined word or page count have fixed prices, which are available at a glance on our Services page.

I’ve just finished my third draft. Which level of editing is right for me?

Everyone’s favorite answer in publishing: it depends! If you’re unsure, we offer a complimentary 3 page critique to see if we’re a good match and how your prose looks. You can also sign up for our in-depth Exciting Incident package. The last thing you want is to pay for extensive proofreading and then realize you have to add or cut a big section and start over again.

How quickly will you edit my novel?

Every service will have a different wait time, but we aim to complete a full manuscript edit within fourteen days. For smaller services, such as query critiques or The Exciting Incident, our goal is seven days.

Can you help me with the querying process?

We’re happy to provide general advice and resources, but unfortunately we can’t recommend specific literary agents or agencies.

What is this Novel Writing Course and how do I sign up?

Our course: THE PROCRASTINATOR’S GUIDE TO WRITING A NOVEL is coming soon! Our goal is to condense our 10+ years of combined experience in the weird world of publishing into a single course. It’s the information we wish we had when we were starting out!

Send us a message and we’ll add you to the list!