Does your story idea work? Is there a market for what you’re writing? Are your craft elements working well? Trust me: you’re not the first to ask these questions, and you’re not alone. I’ve helped hundreds of writers navigate those questions and many more through every stage of their writing process, which is why I offer a full menu of services, at all price points. (Don’t see what you’re looking for? I offer customized services as well. Just ask.)
30-MINUTE BRAINSTORMING CALL / $249
Get writing coaching for beginners and experienced authors. Discuss your story concepts, publishing industry questions, and market trends. Share writing samples or background info beforehand to focus on your burning questions. I’ll review up to 2,500 words of material before the call.
Hour long call with feedback on up to 5,000 words from three projects available for $399. Written editing not included. Please submit a WORD file that I can edit and make comments on, rather than a PDF.
QUERY LETTER EDIT / $199
Former literary agent offers comprehensive query editing notes on voice, tone, content, presentation, etc. Get insights on your story idea’s market potential. Ensure your query stands out in the slush. One single-spaced page.
SYNOPSIS EDIT / $199
The synopsis is a very tricky document to execute well. I’ll comment on how you present your story, what makes sense, where the questions might be, and whether or not you’re hinting enough at character and thematic development. For the purposes of this service, the synopsis can be up to four double-spaced pages in length.
QUERY LETTER AND SYNOPSIS EDIT / $349
A bundle discount on both a Query Letter Edit and a Synopsis Edit, as described above.
PICTURE BOOK EDITING / FROM $499
The picture book market is blazing hot, and a lot of writers are trying the fun and challenging craft of picture book writing. This is an edit of your strongest picture book manuscript and will provide you with valuable feedback about your plot, characters, illustration potential, voice, and more. Query letter editing is included, as well as feedback on up to three more paragraph-length pitches for future ideas, if you have them.
Short picture books (under 300 words) cost $499. Manuscripts between 300 and 600 words cost $599. Longer picture books (between 600 and 1,200 words) are $699. Manuscripts longer than 1,200 words are billed as an early reader or chapter book, see below. Word counts include illustration notes and everything else that will be read and evaluated as part of the edit.
PICTURE BOOK EDITING WITH ART FEEDBACK / FROM $899
I also love working with author-illustrators. I am happy to do picture book editing with art direction notes. When I was an agent, most of my picture book client list was composed of author/illustrators. If you are also an illustrator, I am happy to review your dummy and provide art notes in addition to manuscript feedback. My base price for a picture book edit applies. If your word count is under 300 words, the total is $899, if it’s between 600 and 1,200 words, the cost is $999, and over 1,200 words, the investment is $1,099.
Get in-depth guidance for your fiction project with practical, compassionate editing. Benefit from novel and nonfiction manuscript services:
1. Thorough big picture notes: Detailed feedback on major novel components like characters, tension, plot, and more.
2. Feedback on the sentence level: Page-by-page notes on sentences, structure, word choice, with line editing included in Full Manuscript Edit.
3. Market analysis: Evaluate potential success and receive suggestions for comparative titles.
4. Next steps: Get a written roadmap for your revision.
5. A Query Letter and Synopsis Consultation: Included with every edit.
Choose from various editorial packages to elevate your manuscript.
100 PAGE EDIT / $2,199
FULL MANUSCRIPT EDIT / $3,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
MANUSCRIPT OVERVIEW / $1,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
EARLY READER EDIT / $799
Early readers are a very specific publishing niche, and you really need to know what you’re doing to thread this particular needle. I’m happy to advise on your plot, characters, illustration potential, voice, syntax and word choice, and more. A Query Letter Edit is included. This edit will help you refine your craft and, more importantly, your thinking about writing for this very specific audience. The Early Reader Edit includes feedback on up to 2,500 words, which is understood to encompass illustration notes and everything else that will be read and evaluated as part of the edit.
CHAPTER BOOK EDIT / FROM $999
Chapter books are a vibrant bright spot in the children’s book market, perfect for audiences who are new to independent reading. However, this market is quite saturated and tight—publishers only have room for a few chapter book series at a time. Make the most of your idea, execution, and submission with a Chapter Book Edit, which includes line editing and comprehensive feedback on character, plot, dialogue, scene, voice, and writing style. The Chapter Book Edit includes feedback on up to 5,000 words for $999, with higher word counts assessed at different rates.
ART FEEDBACK / $400
If you plan to submit art with your early reader or chapter book submission, I will provide art-director-style feedback on up to twenty half-page or spot illustrations. This service can only be booked alongside one of the above edits.
Get compassionate guidance for your memoir project with in-depth feedback and practical advice:
1. Thorough big picture notes covering angles, scene work, pacing, writing voice, and more.
2. Micro-level feedback on sentences, structure, and word choice.
3. Market analysis to maximize success.
4. Next steps: Brainstormed ideas to guide your revision.
5. A Query Letter and Synopsis Edit.
Transform your manuscript with a range of editorial services for all skill levels.
100 PAGE EDIT / $2,199
FULL MANUSCRIPT EDIT / $3,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
MANUSCRIPT OVERVIEW / $1,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
BOOK PROPOSAL EDIT / FROM $699
Sell your nonfiction with a strong proposal. Get comprehensive feedback on it, with or without sample chapters. The Book Proposal Edit covers presentation, organization, credibility, voice, and more. Comment on all facets, including key ingredients agents and publishers expect. Complimented with proofreading and a Query Letter Edit. Priced by word count, starting at $699 for up to 4,000 words.
COMPLETE NONFICTION MANUSCRIPT WORK
Get the best chance for success with my in-depth, compassionate guidance for your nonfiction project. Benefit from:
1. Thorough big picture notes: Detailed feedback on primary thesis, structure, presentation, and persuasiveness.
2. Feedback on the sentence level: Micro-level notes on sentences, structure, word choice, with a complete line edit included.
3. Market analysis: Assess project’s potential success and receive suggestions for comparative titles.
4. Next steps: Brainstormed ideas to guide your revision.
5. A Query Letter Edit: Included with every edit.
Receive in-depth feedback from a publishing gatekeeper. Choose from various editorial packages for every skill level and project.
100 PAGE EDIT / $2,199
FULL MANUSCRIPT EDIT / $3,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
MANUSCRIPT OVERVIEW / $1,999 FOR 50,000 WORDS
Don’t see something that works for you in my menu of offerings? I’m more than happy to create custom editing services for any client. Want a writing coach for an ongoing accountability and feedback relationship? A developmental editor to do manuscript critique on a very rough draft? Want to throw a weekend one-on-one or group writing retreat under my leadership?
Tell me what you need, even if you’re just interested in adding some pages to one of my existing editorial services. I try very hard to accommodate as many of your unique needs as possible, just reach out and we can create something together!
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WORK WITH ELEANOR FRANCIS
Please reach out and let me know about your project. Describe what you’re writing, which service you’re interested in, what you’d like to get out of our editorial work together, and your manuscript’s word count (if applicable). Please expect a response within five business days. Thank you very much!
