Speculative Fiction Developmental Editing

Are you looking for a manuscript critique or full developmental edit of your book project?

A manuscript critique is an incredibly important step if you're looking to find a literary agent, get feedback on your novel, self-publish, or improve your craft.

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Are you a speculative fiction writer?

Do you feel you've taken your novel as far as you can? Are you eager to receive solid feedback on it?

If so, then reach out for either a manuscript critique or a developmental edit.

What my fantasy fiction editing services offer:

Kind, honest, direct, supportive feedback on your novel draft
Focused feedback adapted to your publishing goals and your vision for your novel
Continued support: We'll have a debrief call where you can ask questions about the editorial feedback you receive, and you can email me anytime with questions during the month after you receive the report
Traditional publishing experience: Feedback grounded in a deep knowledge and awareness of the current market, through my experience as an editor hired by multiple Big 5 imprints in the UK and the USA

Speculative Fiction Editing Services

Coached Manuscript Critique

A manuscript critique is a solid, affordable first step – and for many people, it's all they need.

I read your novel once and deliver editorial feedback as notes (typically four to six pages) and on a one-hour feedback call. This is the most affordable critique option.

£75 + £60 per 10,000 words

A 70,000-word novel would cost £495

Manuscript Critique

If you want a short report of around 1500 words instead of a coached call and notes, this service costs £150 more.

Developmental Edit

I read your novel twice and deliver editorial feedback as a longer report (around 3,000 words + extra worksheets), detailed manuscript comments (typically one per page), and on a one-hour feedback call.

This service suits authors writing in a new genre for the first time, or who are relatively new to novel writing.

Not sure what a developmental edit entails? Read this blog post.

Cost: Up to 70K words: £1395

Over 70K words: £1395 + £100 per 10,000 words

I can also quote in EUR or USD.

You can also purchase this service as an add-on after a manuscript critique or coached critique. I discount the cost of the original service from the total cost of the developmental edit.

Short Story or Chapter Developmental Edit

You send me your manuscript, and I give you detailed feedback on it. Then we’ll meet for 30 mins to discuss the feedback on a call.

Types of documents:

Short stories
Novel query packages

You receive:

Manuscript comments on the text
A summary comment suggesting big-picture revisions
A 30-min Zoom call to discuss the feedback

Prices:

£149 for short stories up to 5,000 words

£299 for the first 10,000 words of your novel

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"The editorial report was one of the greatest feedback tools I have ever received."

—Vincent Burke, Queer Romantasy Author

Testimonials

"The biggest value I received from Andy was in the way he helped me to deepen my entire story. He showed me where beats or characterizations I took for granted had gaps to a reader, or raised questions I hadn't considered."

—Robert Winter, Queer Romantasy Author

"Working with Andy made my debut novel better, and the results in distribution and reviews prove it."

—Nathan Wagner, Speculative Fiction Author

"Andrew's editing was of the highest standard. I learned a lot about the process from him and felt confident my manuscript was in good hands. It was a rewarding experience I hope to repeat soon."

—Ada Gadomski, Fantasy Fiction Author