What is it?
The Short Story Package is designed for those of you writing short stories with the goal of selling them to good markets.
The Short Story Package covers:
- Thorough developmental editing: Plot holes, pacing, voice, genre, and inconsistencies that would have a dramatic impact on your acceptance chances.
- Vital Line Editing: Word usage, spelling & grammar, dialogue, and other line-by-line corrections that will improve flow and ensure slush readers and editors can smoothly sail through the story.
- Placement guidance: Answers to all your submission questions, as well as tips on appropriate markets and guidance in writing the submission letter, your bio, or anything else you need.
The Short Story Package does not cover:
- Novels, novellas, non-fiction.
- Proofreading.
- Significant changes to style & voice, as well as perfectionist Line Editing improvements. For these, a full Line Edit is required.
What do you get?
- An Annotated Manuscript, which is a version of your manuscript that contains suggested corrections and comments.
- The chance to talk to me about your concerns, style, voice, and choices. Detailed explanations for every type of suggested edit, and the chance to debate alternative solutions if the original doesn’t work for you.
- At least one re-read of your edited new draft.
Standard fee
My standard rate for The Short Story Package is US$0.015/wd; payable in up to four monthly instalments. Discounted rates may apply depending on many factors, and the only way to get your accurate total price is to ask for a free, no-strings-attached sample!
Contact me now to request your free sample, or just to chat about your questions and doubts!
Alex is a delight to work with. Her feedback has helped me grow as an author and get published twice in less than a year since we began collaborating, one of which in the prestigious Apex Magazine. I recommend her to anyone looking for a sharp editorial eye. Especially one with a knack for the dark.
Akis Linardos
Writer with stories in Apex magazine, Maul, Grendel Press, & others
Editor’s note: Akis continues to be a returning client of the short story package, his work placing regularly in great venues!