Services

$0.01/word

✓ Thorough in-line comments

✓ Editorial letter with chapter breakdown for recommendations (such as scenes to change)

✓ 3 questions about your manuscript will be answered

✓ Got any follow-up questions about my comments or recommendations? Unlimited email support for 30 days after delivery is included

$0.015/word

✓ Line edit to polish your writing for beautiful and fluid storytelling

✓ Copy edit for technical correctness of language

✓ Style sheet of names and terms to check for consistency

✓ 1 round of revisions for recommended changes after delivery (minor changes only, not for rewrites)

"Working with Ellie has been a pleasure. Even if you revised your manuscript over and over again, she will find ways to make the prose pop more and notice things you've missed again and again.

"Her work on my epic fantasy novel has been punctual, professional and insightful, and I would recommend her not only for the quality of her work but also because she is responsive and pleasant to work with."

- Gabriel Tesone, Epic Fantasy First Chapter: Critique, Copy and Line Edit

Testimonials

"I had such a great experience working with Story & The Works! They beta read and critiqued the first chapter of my book, and honestly, their feedback and line editing was great.

"They pointed out what could be improved and helped me see my writing from a whole new perspective. Their notes were thoughtfully nice, detailed, and super encouraging (the perfect combo lol!).

"I came away feeling more confident and inspired to keep going, knowing where to fix things when I go back for editing. If you’re looking for someone who’s thorough, insightful, and genuinely wants to help your story shine, I can’t recommend them enough!"

- Jiana Louis, Historical Romance (YT:@JianaWrites) First Chapter: Critique, Copy and Line Edit

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Your great story awaits.

Booking Inquiry Form

Frequently Asked Questions

• WHAT BOOKS DO YOU CRITIQUE AND EDIT?

  • I am open to work on most genres, but I specialize in fantasy, contemporary romance, historical romance, and mystery.

  • Fiction and narrative non-fiction.

• DO YOU OFFER A FREE SAMPLE EDIT?

  • Yes! Free sample copy and line edit for 1,000 words.

  • I also offer a free critique (in-line comments and overall thoughts) for 1,000 words.

  • Please send me an email at storyandtheworks@gmail.com!

• WHAT BOOKS WILL YOU NOT WORK ON?

  • Each book has its own target audience and I believe that the best person to critique and edit your work is part of that demographic. Every reader has their own preferences and limits with what they are and are not comfortable reading, and I ask that we all respect these differences to create a positive experience for everyone! ❤️

  • I am not willing to work on stories with the following:

    • Smut

    • Super dark themes such as mafia romance or beings from the underworld/hell depicted as desirable characters (such as demon prince romance)

    • Use of religious figures (i.e., God, Jesus) as expletives

    • Reference to gods or goddesses

    • Graphic violence

    • Crude or offensive language

  • Thank you for understanding! If unsure, please send me a message!

• WHAT'S YOUR GenAI POLICY?

  • I am not willing to work with manuscripts that have been generated, wholly or partially, with GenAI.

  • Likewise, I will NEVER enter your work into any GenAI database.

• WHAT'S THE EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME?

  • It varies by word count.

  • Critique: 3 weeks for 100k words.

  • Copy and line edit: 4-5 weeks for 80k words.

• WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LINE AND COPY EDIT?

  • Line edit: To improve the style of the text for better readability.

  • Copy edit: To correct technical errors such as grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I also include a style sheet of names and terms to check for consistency.

    • For example, if "Isabella" was written on page 6 but "Isabela" on page 12, then this will be noted.

• WHAT ARE THE BOOKING AND PAYMENT TERMS?

  • A nonrefundable 50% deposit is required upon booking to reserve your slot.

  • The remaining 50% is expected on the agreed upon start date when you send your manuscript.

• WHAT IF MY WORD COUNT CHANGES BEFORE OUR START DATE?

  • No worries! The final invoice will be adjusted. However, this can affect the expected turnaround time.

• HOW DO I SEND MY MANUSCRIPT?

  • Manuscripts are accepted as a Microsoft Word file and formatted as 12pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and left-aligned. The first line of each paragraph should also be indented by 0.5 inch.

• HOW DO I PAY?

  • Payments are accepted via Wise transfers since it offers less fees.

• I STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS!

  • No problem! Just send me an email at storyandtheworks@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer them.