Free 2,500-word analysis$0
A first look at your manuscript and how I work, no cost, no card.
- I read the first 2,500 words of your book
- About a 3-page write-up
- Your top 3 strengths & top 3 fixes
- Notes on character, plot, pacing & structure
Simple, honest pricing
Pricing made for serious authors.
Try it free first. Only pay when you're ready for the full edit. Every project comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 50/50 payment plan.
Free first 2,500 words
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No credit card. No commitment. I reply within a day.
$7 per 1,000 words · from$250
Deep, big-picture feedback on your whole manuscript.
- 20+ page editorial report
- Story notes + a step-by-step revision plan
- Scene-level notes on plot, pacing & character
- Delivered in about 7 days
- $250 minimum project fee
Edit + 1-page site · from$750
For authors who want feedback and a polished online home.
- Everything in Essential
- Custom single-page author / book website
- Reader call-to-action + contact section
- Price grows with word count & site size
Need something more custom? Get a tailored quote.
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$525
50/50 plan: $263 now, $263 on delivery
Based on $7 per 1,000 words ($0.007/word), $250 minimum. Want the edit plus a website? That's the Premium package above. New to self-publishing? Here's how the whole process works.
Bigger projects
Need a full website or a business site?
The Premium package includes a one-page author site. If you need a bigger site, multiple pages, a blog, or a small-business website, tell me what you have in mind and I'll send a simple, fair quote. (This very site is an example of what's possible.)
- Multi-page author or business websites
- Blog setup so you can post easily
- Help getting found on Google
- Clear, fixed pricing before we start
Let's talk
Tell me about your project.
Fill this out and I'll reply soon, usually within a day. Want the free sample? Pick "Free sample edit" below and you can attach your first 2,500 words when I reply.
- No pressure, no hard sell.
- Want to know more first? Read about how I work.
- Prefer email? Skylar@BlackPenEditing.com
Money questions
Pricing, plainly.
A full story edit is $7 per 1,000 words, with a $250 minimum. So an 80,000-word book is about $560. The free sample covers your first 2,500 words at no cost.
Yes. The 50/50 plan lets you pay half to start and half when your report is delivered. Just mention it in your message.
A custom one-page author or book website with a clear call-to-action and a contact section, built to match your book. The price grows a little with longer manuscripts and more complex sites. Need more pages? Ask for a custom quote.
Yes. If your report doesn't give you a clear plan to revise, ask for a refund within 30 days. No hoops.
Still have questions? There are free writing and editing resources on the blog.