Woodroe Writing Services
Editorial Services
Whether you’re getting ready to query, or on your way to becoming an indie hit, we can help. Click through to find out more about each type of editing, when it might suit you, and what you can expect. Keep in mind that custom packages, discounted rates, and installments are available!

We have a dedicated team that specializes in adult and YA speculative fiction on every level of editing, and can also comfortably handle non-speculative fiction and non-fiction when it comes to line & copy editing and proofreading. But feel free to give us a challenge! Getting a sample from us is free and comes with no strings attached.

Our team right now is comprised of: Alex Woodroe, Matt Blairstone, and a small and dedicated circle of specialist freelancers.

If you’d like a baseline comparison for our rates, here’s the official Editorial Freelancers Association chart. This should give you a great idea of a normal average rate for all kinds of editing!

The Big Picture: Developmental Editing

Holistic plot, character, structure, and genre expectation guidance. (US$0.03/wd) Click the icon for more info!

The Closer Look: Line and Copy Editing

Detailed grammar, style, voice, and readability assistance. (US$0.03/wd) Click the icon for more info!

The Final Polish: Proofreading

Carefully eliminating errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. (US$0.02/wd) Click the icon for more info!

Package deal: The Indie Package

A combo pack custom-tailored for indie authors on a budget. (US$0.02/wd) Click the icon for more info!

Package deal: The Query Package

A combo-pack custom tailored to boost your query chances. ($500) Click the icon for more info!

Package deal: The Short Story Package

A combo-pack custom tailored for short story writers. (US$0.015/wd) Click the icon for more info!

Not sure what you need? That’s not a problem! Drop us a line and tell us about your goals, show us a sample of your work, and we can come up with a plan and offer for you on the spot. 
When you hire Alex, you don't only get an editor—you get a coach, a cheerleader, a mentor, and a teacher. She has a unique ability to pull the best out of your story while making your own authentic voice louder. She's brilliant, inexhaustible, dedicated, and passionate. Working with her has not only improved my stories, it's made me a better writer.