GEMMA DEAN-FURLONG, EDITOR
SERVICES
Whether your goal is to prepare a manuscript for submission to publishers or you plan to self-publish, I can help. I have extensive experience editing fiction and non-fiction for both the children's and adult markets. A strong edit will reveal the true potential of your work – be it a picture book, novel, self-help book, memoir, or family history.
My job is to improve your work, revealing clarity and depth through suggestions for expansion, judicious cuts and insightful questions.
I like to be upfront about costs, and you'll find the Pricing Guide below. I recognise that private clients, who are passionate about improving their fiction work or memoir through the services of an experienced editor, may not have the resources of government or corporate clients. My rates are commensurate with those recommended by the Institute of Professional Editors (IPed).
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- Proofreading provides your manuscript with consistency and professionalism – in line with industry standards.
- A manuscript evaluation details the strengths and weaknesses of your story, and practical steps to make it even better.
- A comprehensive edit provides developmental recommendations and structural changes to the manuscript, and a line-by-line check of grammar, punctuation and spelling, along with an accompanying document containing all the notes I couldn't fit into the margins of the manuscript.
- Taste test – a 5-page, low-cost sample edit of any of the above services on pieces over 10,000 words.
My job is to improve your work, revealing clarity and depth through suggestions for expansion, judicious cuts and insightful questions.
I like to be upfront about costs, and you'll find the Pricing Guide below. I recognise that private clients, who are passionate about improving their fiction work or memoir through the services of an experienced editor, may not have the resources of government or corporate clients. My rates are commensurate with those recommended by the Institute of Professional Editors (IPed).
Email me for an exact quote.
TASTE TEST
Send me the first five pages of your work* and for $60 I will provide a sample of what I can do – manuscript evaluation, comprehensive edit (developmental edit + copyedit) or proofread. If you decide to go ahead with a full edit, and your piece is over 25,000 words, the cost will be redeemed against your chosen service on the same manuscript.
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*Complete manuscript must be 25,000 words or more to redeem taste test cost.
Taste test is applicable to all pieces of 10,000 words +, but the cost is not redeemable against pieces under 25,000 words.
Sample pages must be standard double-spaced, regular font and typeface size and normal margins – approx. 300–350 words per page.
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*Complete manuscript must be 25,000 words or more to redeem taste test cost.
Taste test is applicable to all pieces of 10,000 words +, but the cost is not redeemable against pieces under 25,000 words.
Sample pages must be standard double-spaced, regular font and typeface size and normal margins – approx. 300–350 words per page.
EDITING BUNDLESCombine services to get more edit for your buck.
10% OFF for two or more services on the same manuscript.* Manuscript evaluation + Comprehensive edit + Final proofread Manuscript evaluation + Proofread Comprehensive edit + Final proofread Manuscript evaluation + Comprehensive edit Take a look at the Pricing Guide below, and email me to discuss your piece and the service(s) it needs. Include: genre, current word count, a one-page synopsis, and and a five-page sample of your manuscript. * Second editing service must be used within one year of the first edit. |
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATIONAssesses the strong and weak points of a manuscript. Feedback and advice provided in a detailed written report.
A manuscript evaluation covers:
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PROOFREAD
Formatting text according to current industry standards, and a check-and-correct for:
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COMPREHENSIVE EDIT
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In the Proofread and Comprehensive edit packages a style sheet may be included if appropriate. The style sheet details your manuscript's personal style, punctuation and spelling for use in future redrafting or edits.
PRICING GUIDE
The costings detailed below are general only. For a confirmed quote, email me a sample of the first five pages of your manuscript, along with the word count, genre, and a one-page synopsis. For picture books, email me the whole thing!
If you have a tricky project – e.g. Book 1 is ready for editing but the rough drafts of Books 2 and 3 need to be taken into account for consistency of story arcs and pacing – get in touch and we'll work out the best approach, and the best price.
WORD COUNT |
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION |
PROOF READ |
COMPREHENSIVE EDIT |
up to 1000 –Picture book– |
$140 |
$120 |
$160 |
2500 –Long-form picture book & Beginner– |
$175 |
$150 |
$240 |
5000 –Chapter book– |
$200 |
$190 |
$375 |
10,000 |
$275 |
$290 |
$680 |
20,000 |
$450 |
$520 |
$1220 |
40,000 |
$795 |
$920 |
$2365 |
60,000 |
$1145 |
$1320 |
$3440 |
80,000 |
$1385 |
$1580 |
$4230 |
100,000 |
$1695 |
$1970 |
$5260 |
120,000 |
$1840 |
$2340 |
$5780 |
140,000 |
$2170 |
$2700 |
$6700 |
WORD COUNT |
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION |
PROOF READ |
COMPREHENSIVE EDIT |
If you have any questions about the services, email me.
Writing an epic fantasy manuscript or a mega memoir? Get in touch for a quote on greater word counts.
Writing an epic fantasy manuscript or a mega memoir? Get in touch for a quote on greater word counts.
SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
- With your initial quote query, please include the first five pages of your manuscript, plus the word count, genre, and a one-page synopsis.
- MS Word format only. Documents may be emailed or shared via a file-sharing link (e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive). I cannot accept hard copies or PDF.
- Editing will be done onscreen with Track Changes. All changes I make can be accepted or rejected by you.
- All prices are in AUD.
- Upon invoicing, payment can be made either by direct deposit or PayPal.