I offer a range of copy-editing services. Edits are done using Word Track Changes and Comments (though print and audio books are considered as well). This allows you to see suggestions and changes, while leaving you final control.

I also offer beta reads (critiques–basically, a light developmental edit), a critique and proofread package, a copy edit and proofread package, and ghostwriting or rewriting; please contact me for more information (pricing listed below).

All new clients seeking a proofread start at the light copy edit level or higher; any necessary adjustment (to a lower price) will be made once the project is complete. Projects of any length are welcome!

Beta Read/Critique ($0.003-$0.004 per word)

• Comments (in-line) on big-picture issues such as character arc, pacing, and world building to emotional beats and point of view
• Select copy edits and inclusive language notes as negotiated

Proofread ($0.005 per word):

• Spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation
• Typos

Light copy edit ($0.006 per word):

• Spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation
• Typos
• Inconsistencies and word repetitions
• Inclusive Language notes
• General clarity

Medium copy edit ($0.007-$0.008 per word):

• Spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation
• Typos
• Inconsistencies and word repetitions
• Inclusive Language notes
• Clarity, including point of view and verb tenses
• Dialogue tags
• Basic fact-checking and consistency

Heavy copy edit/Line edit ($0.009-$0.01 per word)

• Spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation
• Typos
• Inconsistencies and word repetitions
• Word usage, including inclusive language
• Clarity, including point of view and verb tenses
• Dialogue tags
• Basic fact-checking and consistency
• Sentence flow and construction
• Style sheet on request

Critique + Proofread Package ($0.008 per word) or Copy Edit + Proofread Package ($0.009-$0.01 per word): When you want feedback on story and/or copy edits in the first read-through and a proofread on the second read (after your edits).

• Spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation
• Typos and other inconsistencies
• Word usage and overuse
• Inclusive Language notes
• Clarity, including point of view and verb tenses
• Dialogue tags
• Basic fact-checking and consistency
• Comments on story and character (in critique package only)

Ghostwriting and Rewriting (for return clients only; $45/hour)

• Please contact for more information

Other details:

• All editing projects (except beta reads, which get a full pass and a skim) go through two passes. The usual turnaround time for a novel-length project (200-350 pages) is three weeks. A rush fee of 30% is charged for projects (over 100 pages) needed within 5 business days (7 for longer projects).
• Most genres accepted. No horror, thriller, science fiction, very dark fiction, science, math, or tech. Also, no projects with content that publishers won’t accept (incest, rape, and the like), or content that overtly or implicitly endorses hatred or discrimination toward any group based on race, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or other quality.
• Projects of any length are welcome, from blog posts and essays to full-length nonfiction and novels.
• All work is completed by Reina; no work is subcontracted.
• Charges of less than $100 are invoiced in full before project start. Invoices are due upon receipt. Invoices over $100 are due half in advance and half upon completion. Rush invoices are due in full before project start.
• Word count is based on a Microsoft Word document in standard font (such as Times New Roman), 12 point, double spacing, one inch margins.
• Cancellations once the project has begun will be subject to fees equivalent to the hours of work completed.
• If you’re wondering, Will this edit catch everything? Please see this post by editor Louise Harnby for answers.
• If you have any questions, please contact rickrackbooks at yahoo dot com

**Please note: Rickrack Books does not assure publication nor do I provide full developmental editing or formatting (but I can give you recommendations for others who do). All pricing is approximate. For a quote, please contact Reina.