Editorial Services
“Here’s what I love most about Katie’s editing – she understands how to improve your story while making sure it stays true to your vision. She understands story structure on a large scale and can help you find where to add more tension, strengthen character progression, improve the reader-character connection, and much more, all while staying true to the story you want to tell. Katie’s edits are enormously helpful, as well as thorough, and always tactfully delivered so it’s an all-around positive experience.”
-Halie Fewkes Damewood, Author of the bestselling fantasy series, The Tally
With each manuscript edit, I can offer the right service to meet your needs. All editorial services (excluding publishing packages) include a free consultation after edits are complete.
Not sure which service might be best for you? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, and if you don’t find what you are looking for, please contact me directly.
I worked with Katie Reed on my third novel and can honestly say I will only write a book with her collaboration in the future. She is a story and genre guru. She knows how to challenge an author to make the book the best it can be while respecting and magnifying the author’s voice and vision.
-Teri Case, Finding Imogene
Heavy Developmental Edit
The most intensive service I offer. This edit includes feedback directly in the manuscript on a scene and paragraph level (using the comments feature in Track Changes in Word), light line editing to point out examples of how to tighten and strengthen sentences, and a detailed, comprehensive report covering all major elements of story, including genre considerations and marketability. Excellent for authors at every stage, but especially newer authors who seek developmental editing as an opportunity to gain insight into their projects and learn more about the craft, or authors who are close to the pitching process and want to put their manuscripts under the most microscopic scrutiny possible. Pricing is done on a per word basis.
Editorial Assessment
The most popular service! This edit includes a full, comprehensive report covering all major elements of story, but does not include feedback directly in the manuscript. Authors who want a “big picture” assessment of their work while still receiving deep insight into all the crucial areas of a novel, but aren’t quite ready for scene-by-scene commentary, love this edit. Pricing is done on a per word basis.
Light Manuscript Evaluation
This edit includes a deep read of the manuscript and a short report highlighting weak or problematic points that might benefit from revisions. The report does not cover all elements of story but focuses on the most glaring issues pertaining specifically to the project. This edit is helpful for authors who want an overall impression of their work before they dive into revisions or want to fine tune any last-minute developmental points before taking the next step towards publication. Self-published authors love this service! Pricing is done on a per word basis.
Publishing Packages
As a literary agent, I have firsthand knowledge of what will catch an agent’s attention (and what will turn them away). I offer a variety of options to help prepare your novel for pitching and publication. These packages are intended for authors who are in the final stages of their project, done with the major developmental revisions, and want to make sure their manuscript is as polished and tightened as possible before querying.
Don’t see exactly what you are looking for? I am happy to customize to meet your unique needs!
Query Letter Package
Polish your pitch to perfection! Includes a deep edit of your query and a report that covers any potential publishing concerns that might prevent an agent from requesting the manuscript. Make sure that your query meets industry standards, highlights the most compelling aspects of the book, and entices the agent to want to see more. Price: $125
Query and Synopsis Package
Includes everything listed in the Query Letter Package, plus a review of a 1-3 page synopsis. Price: $170
First Impressions Package
First line. First paragraph. First page. First chapter. Nailing these critical first impressions will help your manuscript rise to the top of the slush pile. This package includes a query and synopsis edit, plus a heavy edit of the first 25 pages of your novel. Price: $250