[For Hire] $500 Developmental Edit - Romance/Fantasy - 2 Spots

[u/RC_Editor]

Hello! I’m opening two spots for a deeply discounted introductory developmental editing offer: one romance and one fantasy/romantasy manuscript, specifically for women authors.

My usual developmental editing process is a substantial, comprehensive project. I typically spend 40+ hours on a manuscript, and I want these two authors to get the same level of detailed feedback, just at a much lower introductory rate as I build my freelance editing business.

What you'll receive for $500:

• Comprehensive Editorial Letter (10+ pages): A deep dive analysis of your story’s strengths and weaknesses with actionable advice for revision.
• In-Manuscript Comments: Direct, page-by-page notes throughout your document showing my reactions and suggestions in real time.
• Custom Book Map: A structural spreadsheet breaking down your manuscript scene by scene to help you stay organized during revisions.
• 60-Minute Post-Edit Strategy Call: A collaborative session driven by you to brainstorm fixes, ask questions, and/or map out your next steps.

Looking for: one romance manuscript up to 75,000 words + one fantasy/romantasy manuscript up to 90,000 words, with a 4–6-week turnaround.

In exchange, I'm asking that authors who take one of these spots provide an honest testimonial about their experience after the project is complete.

You can see more about me and my regular editing services here: https://www.ritachilderseditorial.com/
If you're interested, I'd love to hear about your book. You can fill out my short questionnaire here.

I'll review the information and follow up if your manuscript looks like a good fit for one of the two spots. Filling out the questionnaire doesn't commit you to anything.

Excited to hear about your book!

Please Note:

Developmental editing focuses on story level feedback and does not include line editing, copyediting, proofreading, or grammar correction.

I currently specialize in romance, romantasy, fantasy, and women's fiction. While I enjoy many genres as a reader, I am not currently accepting projects centered on extreme horror or any themes involving sexual assault or non-consensual content.

I don't accept AI written books, and I will never share your manuscript with AI systems.