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Your Manuscript, PUBLICATION-Ready

Full editing investment starts from $0.050 per word.

In a full edit, we’ll take your draft through four distinct levels of editing: developmental, line and copy editing, plus proofreading. At the end of our work together, you’ll have a polished and publication-ready manuscript!

A Full Edit Is PERFECT For You If:

you’re self-publishing

A full edit strengthens both the “big picture” and finer details of your work, so you have a manuscript that’s ready to launch as a book upon completion of our work together.

you’re querying agents

Feel confident that the work you’re querying agents with is your strongest.

you want a one-stop shop

A full edit removes the need to engage additional editing services (e.g. line and copy editing, and proofreading) after a developmental edit.

What’s INCLUDED In Your Investment?

stage-based editorial reports

I’ll prepare a detailed analysis of the strengths and areas for development in your manuscript, at the developmental, line and copy-edit stage.

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.

actionable recommendations

I’m big on quality feedback. That means clear recommendations you’ll understand how to implement.

up to three rounds of revisions

I’m happy to review and provide further editorial feedback on any revisions you make for up to three rounds.

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.

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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

  • In a full edit, we cover all four stages of the editing process, whereas developmental editing and book doctoring will focus on “big picture’ elements of your story.

  • I will provide further editorial feedback on revisions for up to three rounds.

  • Nope. Ultimately, any changes made are at the writer’s discretion.

  • If you’re not a Microsoft Word person, fear not! I also use Google Suite programs to mark up manuscripts, so we can work with whatever is easiest for you.

  • The editorial reports 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. I will prepare a new report for three stages of the editing process: developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing. The developmental report 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. The line report will focus on the quality of your prose. The copy report will address grammar, spelling and formatting. I’ll provide examples and recommended reading as necessary.

  • A full edit is arguably the most time and labor-intensive service I offer because of the distinct stages of editing we will work through sequentially. Exact timeline vary depending upon the complexity of the project and the extent of revision required, but you can expect that I will keep the manuscript for between 2 and 6 weeks for the developmental edit before returning it to you for revisions and up to 2 weeks for all following editing stages. You’ll need to factor in the time it will take you to make revisions in between editing stages in calculating a rough overall timeline. I always recommend building in a little contingency time, too, because, well, life!

  • Yes, where this is relevant and helpful.

  • If you want further support with making revisions to your manuscript, I’d suggest taking a look at book doctoring, which is a mash-up of developmental editing and ghostwriting that might be perfect for what you need!

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.

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