Developmental Editing Services

“My first time working with an editor at a literary magazine, and it has been such a positive, memorable, and creatively fulfilling experience.”

Too often, working with an editor can feel frustrating, just another step to be endured, another person who doesn’t understand the story you’re trying to tell.
I pride myself on spending time getting to know the piece and the author, so that together we can ensure the polished prose on the page best represents your vision.
I also realize how eager every author is to have his/her/their voice heard, and with that in mind, I try to adhere to a fast turnaround time. Rates and response times are as follows:

Developmental feedback on:
Short stories under 4,000 words: $75

Typical turnaround: 4-5 days
—includes detailed developmental edit and an open dialogue about future edits
Short stories between 4,000-8,000 words: $100

Typical turnaround: 5-7 days
—includes detailed developmental edit and an open dialogue about future edits

*VIP Package for $150

Any story under 8,000 words

Typical turnaround: 5-7 days
—includes detailed developmental edit
—a one-on-one Zoom call to brainstorm next steps
—a curated recommendation for literary journals where the story may be a best fit

Any story over 8,000 up to novel length: $0.03 per word

Typical turnaround: less than a month

“Zac’s advice was so good I printed it out and framed it on my desk to reference for future stories.”

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