The Writer's Pocket Guide | The Pocket MFA
In-depth craft guides for serious writers
Writing and Editing Services
Need help sharpening your story, novel, script, essay, or creative nonfiction project for submission? Your Tour Guide is a published author, professional editor, slush-pile reader, editorial board member, and former writing instructor, committed to helping you produce your best work.
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What you get: sentence-level edits in "track-changes" mode, meticulous in-line comments, and comprehensive developmental notes identifying strategic and mechanical opportunities for improvement: in other words, everything you need to forge forward with your next draft on the road to publication. Learn more about your Tour Guide here...and peek into our editing and critiquing philosophy here.
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Up to 4,000 words: $400
4,001 to 7,500 words: $500
7,501 to 13,000 words: $650
13,001 to 20,000 words: $850
20,001 to 40,000 words: $1,600
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Developmental Editing Rates*
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Multiple readings
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Line edits in "track-changes" mode
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Thoughtful, action-oriented comments
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Formal developmental notes organized in order of priority (Minimum 2 pages, single spaced, more for longer projects)
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Follow-up call to ensure you're ready for your next draft
What's Included
*Get in touch for pricing on novels, screenplays, and story collections
Ask about our limited-time discounts for new clients and MFA applicants
"Detailed, constructive comments and insight into the writing process"
"Careful...thoughtful...supportive"
"The best...truly understands writing"
"Fantastic editing, thoughtful feedback on structuring"