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Please note that this list is effective as of September 30, 2009 and covers our most popular services for fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. Please contact managing editor Ross Browne if you have any questions or need a price for a service not listed here. You can also request a free, no-obligation quote by clicking here.
Manuscripts and Book Proposals10-page Critique (a.k.a $35 critique): Review of the first ten pages of a manuscript and written report exploring what works, what doesn't, and what can be done to make your opening as captivating as possible. More information Cost: $35 Manuscript Evaluation: A careful read of your manuscript followed by a comprehensive editorial memo addressing strengths, weaknesses, suggestions for improvement, and overall salability. More information: Fiction | Nonfiction Cost: $2.00 per page*, for manuscripts of more than 50,000 words. Otherwise: Word Count: Price: 37,501-50,000 $400.00 25,001-37,500 $325.00 12,501-25,000 $250.00 6,251-12,500 $175.00 2,501-6,250 $100.00
Re-read Report: Follows same principles as the Manuscript Evaluation, only designed for the second read after initial revisions. More information Cost: $2.00 per page*, for manuscripts of more than 50,000 words. Otherwise: Word Count: Price: 37,501-50,000 $400.00 25,001-37,500 $325.00 12,501-25,000 $250.00 6,251-12,500 $175.00 2,501-6,250 $100.00
Manuscript Consultation: A forum for ongoing conversation between author and editor via notation, e-mail, or phone that provides the author as much feedback as needed in the revision process. More information: Fiction | Nonfiction Cost: $0.75 per page* for reading, $75.00 per hour for feedback in whatever form the author chooses Special note: Renni Browne is available for manuscript consultation services on a select basis, but at different rates from those above. Please contact the Tucson office for details. Manuscript Annotation: Close notes inserted into the manuscript by the editor. Appropriate for second or third passes after global diagnostic issues have been addressed. More information: Fiction | Nonfiction Cost: For manuscripts greater than 50,000 words, the fee for the Manuscript Annotation is $3.00 per page with a page counting as 250 words. For shorter works, please see the scale below:
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Developmental Outline Package: One-on-one consultation with TED's director of development John Marlow to create a in depth synoptic outline documenting the structure and scene content of an entire novel. More information Cost: $1700 (standard) / $2300 (rush) for manuscripts up to 110,000 words. Please contact the Tucson office for pricing information for longer manuscripts. Self Editing Memo: A comprehensive tutorial on points of style, mechanics and voice. Includes sample line-editing to demonstrate implementation of the points discussed. More information Cost: $1125 Fiction Technique Memo: A crash course in both basic and advanced principles regarding plotting, characterization, pacing, novel structure, and more. More information Cost: $2200 Proofreading: Editing for typographical and mechanical errors, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. More information Standard Price**: $.008 per word for longer works, resulting in a fee of about $2.00 per page*. More information Copyediting: Proofreading as well as editing for clarity, consistency, and conformity to style.More information Standard Price**: $.016 per word, resulting in a fee of about $4.00 per page*
Line-Editing: Hands-on editing and polishing of a writer's style with attention to quality and flow of narrative voice, dialogue, proportion, mechanics, and overall readability. More information Cost: Varies considerably based on the scope and depth of the editing required, but typical line-editing fees fall between $6 and $15 a page Screenplays and TreatmentsShort Critique: Evaluates the first ten pages of your screenplay, and provides feedback on what's working, what's not--and how to make your opening as compelling as possible. More information Cost: $35 (standard) / $52.00 (rush) Screenplay Evaluation/Story Development Notes: A comprehensive written report addressing your script's overall strengths, weaknesses, and commercial potential. More information Cost: $250 (standard) / $325 (rush) up to 125 pages Additional pages: $2.00 per page (standard) / $3.00 per page (rush) Detail Notes: Highly detailed notes placed throughout the body of your screenplay, pointing out areas which need (or would benefit from) improvement and making specific suggestions. More information Cost: $375 (standard) / $562 (rush) up to 125 pages Additional pages: $3.00 per page (standard) / $4.50 per page (rush) Developmental Outline: One-on-one consultation with TED's director of development John Marlow to create a synoptic outline documenting the structure and scene content of an entire screenplay. More information Cost: $1495 (standard) / $2242 (rush) up to 150 pages Line-Edit/Polish: A literal line-by-line edit of your screenplay, with suggested changes written directly into the script. More information Cost: Price varies with amount of work involved, but typically ranges from $5-$8 per page (standard) and $10-$16 per page (rush) Pitch Sheet: A one-page pitch designed to hook the reader's interest and intrigue him/her enough to ask for the treatment or script. More information Cost: $200 (standard) / $300 (rush) up to 125 pages Additional pages: $1.60 per page (standard) / $2.40 per page (rush) Please Note * For purposes of determining reading fees for manuscripts and book proposals, The Editorial Department counts a 'page' as 250 words, which is what a properly formatted 12-point type, double-spaced manuscript page will yield on average. ** There may be an up-charge if the editing has to be exceptionally heavy. Please visit our Payment Policies homepage for more details. |
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