Natasha's services

​As an editor, my goal is to make your manuscript shine. I want to watch your characters progress through their arcs, see the resolution of all the loose threads of your main plot and subplots, ensure the dialogue flows well and is realistic, examine your world-building for places to enrich the setting, if needed, and more. I'll take a look at the big picture of your manuscript, while also keeping my five senses open to the details as well.

Content Edit + Editorial Letter
  • Provides in-depth analysis and evaluation of plot, character, dialogue, and setting. It also examines whether sub-plots are well integrated and examines content in detail.
  • Marks notes and/or revisions directly in manuscript.
  • Developmental editing does not substitute for copyediting. If you choose Rare Bird for both developmental and copyediting, we will offer you the lowest pricing tier for the next stage of polishing for your project.
  • Some sensitivity reading provided, at discretion of editor. ($250 value)
  • Expect a 3-4 week turn around, depending on the queue or complexity of manuscript.
  • Fee Range: $7 - $10/1k words, based on estimated pace determined in sample edit

Book Map + Editorial Letter
  • Provides in-depth analysis and evaluation of plot, character, dialogue, and setting. It also examines whether sub-plots are well integrated and examines content in detail.
  • A detailed book map, which breaks down a manuscript chapter by chapter, scene by scene to provide an overview of the manuscript and may help pinpoint and solve problems related to plot/subplots, character development, theme, story timelines, etc.
  • Some sensitivity reading provided, at discretion of editor. ($250 value)
  • Expect a 3-4 week turn around, depending on the queue or complexity of manuscript.
  • Fee Range: $15 - $20/1k words, based on estimated pace determined in sample edit

Content Edit + Editorial Letter + Book Map
  • Provides in-depth analysis and evaluation of plot, character, dialogue, and setting. It also examines whether sub-plots are well integrated and examines content in detail.
  • Marks notes and/or revisions directly in manuscript.
  • A detailed book map, which breaks down a manuscript chapter by chapter, scene by scene to provide an overview of the manuscript and may help pinpoint and solve problems related to plot/subplots, character development, theme, story timelines, etc.
  • Developmental editing does not substitute for copyediting. If you choose Rare Bird for both developmental and copyediting, we will offer you the lowest pricing tier for the next stage of polishing for your project.
  • Some sensitivity reading provided, at discretion of editor. ($250 value)
  • Expect a 3-4 week turn around, depending on the queue or complexity of manuscript.
  • Fee Range: $25 - $30/1k words, based on estimated pace determined in sample edit

Sensitivity Reading ($250)
  • Sensitivity reader as a part of the following culture(s) or identity/identities: mixed background, biracial.
  • Analyzes authenticity of characters, dialogue, and plot.
  • Notes provided throughout the manuscript.
  • This does NOT include structural edit, proofreading, or copyediting.
  • Timeline: 2-3 weeks depending on length of manuscript
  • Fee: $250/manuscript