DEVELOPMENTAL Editing With Text REVISIONS Done For You
Book Doctoring investment starts from $0.069 per word.
A truly collaborative process, book doctoring will not only identify the strengths and areas for development in your manuscript, but will implement recommended changes via text revisions done for you. Think of me as your editor-meets-ghostwriter.
Book Doctoring Is PERFECT For You If:
you want support making revisions
I’ll make recommendations and provide text revisions so you have examples of how to act on suggestions, boosting your skill and confidence for future projects.
you’re short on time
If you’re a busy writer who is constantly juggling competing demands on her time, I see you! Book doctoring will speed up the revision process and bring you that much closer to publication day.
you enjoy collaboration
Book doctoring is like having an invisible writing partner by your side. Any changes I make will be in your voice and support your vision for the book, but you’ll get the benefit of someone to bounce ideas around with!
What’s INCLUDED In Your Investment?
full editorial report
I’ll prepare a detailed analysis of the strengths and areas for development in your manuscript, with clear examples and actionable recommendations.
ongoing email support
I’m always at the other end of an email, and am happy to answer questions or discuss the work as we move through the project.
manuscript annotations
I’ll add commentary, prompt questions and examples to your manuscript through Word or Google Docs.
optional phone or video conference
If you’re more of a face-to-face (or ear-to-ear) person, we can meet via phone or video conference to discuss the parameters and progress of the project.
text revisions made for you
I’ll craft written revisions based on my recommendations that you can choose to incorporate into your final draft.
How It WORKS
01. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
I want to hear all the details, including your vision and goals for the work, your timeline & anything else I need to consider.
02. SEND ME YOUR MANUSCRIPT
I’ll get to work annotating your manuscript and preparing a detailed editorial report outlining my recommendations.
03. RETURN YOUR REVISIONS
I’ll provide further feedback on up to three rounds of revisions.
What WRITERS Are Saying
Rebecca went above and beyond editing my manuscript. My story was handled with the utmost love & care! I would highly recommend Rabble of Bees Editorial.
GUrpreet kaur sidhu
It was my first time writing, and Rebecca walked me through the process start to finish; it was amazing. My manuscript improved significantly and so did my knowledge of this industry.
aliyah hastings
Rabble of Bees Editorial will surpass your expectations! Rebecca is top-notch and will work efficiently, diligently, and endlessly to meet your needs and beyond.
amie abraham
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
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Book doctoring incorporates all aspects of developmental editing in that we analyse the “big picture” elements of your story (e.g. premise, plot, theme, character) and identify ways to strengthen the manuscript; however, in book doctoring I will prepare written revisions for you that you can choose to use in your final draft.
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Of course! It’s your book. You can make as many revisions as you wish, and can choose which of my revisions to accept as part of the finished draft. If you want me to go ahead and make all the revisions, I can do that, too!
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Nope. Ultimately, any changes made are at the writer’s discretion.
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No! I’ll act as a ghostwriter, which means I will remain invisible. If you’d like to credit me for editing services, that’d be fine and dandy, but you needn’t mention any writing I do.
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The editorial report will outline my assessment of your manuscript: what works really well, what could stand to be developed, and how you can go about making improvements. It will address all of the “big picture” elements we’ve been talking about: premise, plot, theme, characterisation, etc., and how effectively these elements are working. I’ll provide examples and recommended reading as necessary.
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Absolutely not. Think of book doctoring as a collaborative process, with me as a support and guide who will fade into the background of your voice and vision for the project. Book doctoring, like developmental editing, can also be a very empowering process for newer writers, building your confidence for future projects. My constant refrain: if you write, you’re a real writer. Repeat this as many times as you need to!
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Generally, I will ask for half of my fee upfront and half upon completion of the project. However, if you would prefer to adopt a payment plan to spread out the payments, I am more than happy to work something out. Just let me know in your inquiry and I’ll be glad to accommodate you.
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Your writing can be the most lyrical, gorgeously evocative work going, but if your book lacks a sturdy foundation, all your beautiful art won’t be able to save it. That’s why it’s absolutely worth taking the time to shore up the foundational elements of your book: the overarching premise and themes, the way plot and subplots develop, how the characters are drawn. Get these things right, and the rest, as they say, takes care of itself. (And: you can then spend as long as you like shining up that beautiful prose of yours!)
Ready To BEGIN?
Fill out an inquiry form, below, and I’ll be in touch to set up a sample edit and/or introductory meeting to discuss your project in more detail.
