Editorial Services

Service Description and Pricing

When we thought about what Spinning Tales would be, we looked to our own experience as writers and thought about what we wanted from an editing partner. We realized that what we valued most was honest feedback delivered in a kind and courteous manner, and the ability to discuss any feedback that felt confusing. Our services may look a little different from similar options you may find with other editors, but it was important to us that we built Spinning Tales to reflect our own needs.

All of our services include a Zoom or phone call at the start and finish of the project to make time for any questions you may have on our feedback.

Early Story Mentoring

For the writer just starting to tell their story...

  • Big Picture Analysis when you’re just beginning
  • Outline Review
  • Plot Trajectory
  • World Building & Logic
  • Early developmental feedback on your first five chapters 
  • Two hours of Zoom Calls to answer questions, discuss feedback, & help brainstorm your story's direction              

*Max of 10,000 words for Early Story Mentoring

$200

Developmental Editing

For the writer who wants to elevate their story...

  • Big Picture Analysis
  • Plot, Structure, & Pacing
  • Consistency across plot, setting, & characters
  • Originality Assessment
  • World Building & Logic
  • Character arc analysis, including development & motivation
  • Chapter Feedback + Margin Comments
  • An Editorial Letter including a breakdown of what we loved most and where you need to focus on your next round of revisions

  • Content Pulls

*You do not need a full manuscript for a Developmental Edit.

$0.018/word

Line & Copy Editing

For the writer who is ready to refine their story...

  • Correcting grammar, spelling, & punctuation where appropriate
  • Eliminating redundancy & awkward phrasing
  • Refining dialogue
  • Improving flow, voice, & readability

*Line & Copy Edits are only available to authors who worked with Spinning Tales on their Developmental Edits.

$0.015/word

"I know this is business, but this journey I am on genuinely means so much to me, and to meet people like you and have the pleasure and honour to call you my team... like I said... inf*ckingeffable!!"

Sanchit Bains, Author of Dance of Gods (Releasing in 2027)

Interested in working with us, but you'd like to see an example of what we can do for you?

We offer a sample edit to prospective clients! Use the button below to request we follow up with you about your sample edit request.