I offer a small range of intentional editing services. After ten years offering all levels of copyediting and professional beta reads/critiques (similar to a manuscript evaluation or light developmental edit), I’ve decided to only offer the latter service, with select add-ons as noted.

Edits are done using Word Track Changes and Comments. This allows you to see suggestions and changes, while leaving you final control.

Per-page price assumes a standard 250-word page.

Beta Read ($0.005 per word/$1.25 per page with no add-on service)

• comments in your document on big-picture issues such as character arc, pacing, and world building to emotional beats and point of view (with a summary email)
• inclusive language notes
• select copy edits as negotiated ($0.006 per word/$1.50 per page)
• historical era notes as negotiated ($0.007 per word/$1.75 per page) for US or England 1800–1945
• authenticity read as negotiated ($0.008 per word/$2.00 per page ) for any of the following: later-in-life queer and AuDHD discovery; depression; childhood trauma; teaching; library work
• pricing for multiple add-ons to be decided on a project-by-project basis

Other details:

• All editing projects get one full read and a skim. 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, dark fiction, science, math, or tech. Also, no projects with content that publishers won’t accept (incest, rape, and the like), content that used generative technologies (“AI” 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.
• Fiction projects of any length are welcome.
• 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 (base rate of $30 per hour).
• 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.