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Choose your editorial path.

You don't have to figure it out alone. With The Big Picture Edit, we will look at the macro-level structure of your story together. I’ll help you spot the plot holes, deepen the emotional stakes, and polish the narrative arc—all while keeping your beautiful voice completely at the centre of the book.

Have something else in mind? I’d be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.

  • For romance and women’s fiction authors who want expert, big-picture feedback on pacing, tropes, and emotional arcs—without the price tag of full in-line editing

    What it is: A comprehensive read-through of your complete manuscript resulting in a detailed editorial letter, without in-line commentary

    What’s Included:

    • Comprehensive Editorial Letter: A detailed, 2–5 page Editorial Letter covering your pacing, narrative stakes, character arcs, and internal growth. For romance, we ensure your chemistry and tropes hit perfectly. For women’s fiction, we focus on the emotional depth of the protagonist's personal journey and key relationships.

    • 30-Minute Revision Strategy Call: A 30-minute wrap-up video or phone call to brainstorm your revision plan, untangle plot holes, and ensure you feel confident moving forward.

    Turnaround Time: 3–4 weeks

    Investment: $0.012 AUD per word (~$0.008 USD)

    Est. Total (80k words): $960 AUD (~$640 USD)

  • For romance and women’s fiction authors seeking intensive, page-by-page editorial support to master their story structure, pacing, and emotional depth

    What it is: A comprehensive structural edit that bridges the gap between big-picture strategy and page-by-page execution. You receive an overarching roadmap combined with intensive, margin-level feedback directly inside your manuscript

    What’s Included:

    • Comprehensive Editorial Letter: A robust, multi-page Editorial Letter outlining structural strengths and opportunities, and evaluating your core concept, overarching plot mechanics, and narrative pacing

    • Detailed In-Line Comments: Page-by-page margin notes inside your Word document focusing on scene transitions, subplots, romance chemistry, and the deep emotional beats crucial to romance and women's fiction

    • 60-Minute Strategy Call: A 60-minute post-edit strategy call

    Turnaround Time: 4–6 weeks

    Investment: $0.025 AUD per word (~$0.017 USD)

    Est. Total (80k words): $2,000 AUD (~$1,360 USD)

  • Romance and women’s fiction authors who want to test the water and experience professional editorial feedback before committing to a full package

    What it is: A targeted structural review of your opening pages to ensure your story starts in the right place, captures reader attention immediately, and ensures we are the perfect creative fit

    What’s Included:

    • Developmental feedback on your first 2,500 words to evaluate character introductions, pacing, and genre-specific setups (like the romance "meet-cute" or the initial women’s fiction emotional catalyst)

    • A mini editorial note detailing initial pacing and hook strength

    • Bonus: The cost of this sample is fully credited toward your project if you choose to upgrade to a full edit

    Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 days

    Investment: $50 flat fee (Fully credited towards Tier 1 or Tier 2 if you book within 60 days)

How We Work Together

Secure Your Spot

We confirm your project scope based on your manuscript's exact word count, sign a straightforward editorial agreement, and settle your booking deposit to officially reserve your window on my calendar.

The Editorial Deep Dive

Your manuscript goes under the macro lens. I evaluate the core foundation of your story, focusing on plot mechanics, pacing, and character development while ensuring your unique author voice is preserved. 

Crafting the Feedback

I translate my structural findings into clear, actionable, and encouraging feedback, balancing commercial market expectations for romance and women’s fiction with a completely featherlight touch.

The Hand-off

 I deliver your custom editorial assets (such as your editorial letter or in-line commentary) right on schedule, broken down into manageable, bite-sized revision steps so you know exactly where to begin rewriting.