Uncover the best version of your story
Hello and welcome! I'm Rebekah, and I provide editorial services for indie authors, publishers, and technology companies. I specialize in speculative fiction (sci-fi/fantasy/horror), romance, LGBTQIA+ fiction, software documentation, and helping novice authors hone their voice.
Authors
I provide manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and line editing services for indie authors, with a commitment to preserving your unique voice and making your manuscript shine.
Publishers
I provide line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services for publishers on a contract basis.
technical editing
With a background in enterprise software and pharmaceutical technical writing and editing, I provide substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading for internal, regulatory, developer, and end user technical documentation.
Authors
The type of editing your manuscript needs depends on where you are in the development of that manuscript.Manuscript Evaluation
A high-level analysis of your novel or novella (20k+ words), focused on plot, characterization, and the overarching strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript. If you've finished writing your book and are wondering what your next step is, this is a good place to start.Manuscript Evaluation Rate
$0.008 per wordLine Editing
Focuses on pacing, flow, word choice, consistency, and readability while maintaining your personal style and voice. Once your plot and characterization are solid, line editing helps polish your prose and make your words sing.Line Editing Rate
$0.02 to $0.03 per wordCopyediting
A final polish after your manuscript has been through substantive edits. Copyediting focuses on grammar, spelling, and syntax details, including those typos spelling and grammar check tools tend to miss because they're real words, just not the right word.Copyediting Rate
$0.015 to $0.025 per wordCopyediting + Line Editing Bundle
One round of copyediting and line editing together, plus a second round of copyediting after you've gone through my first round of edits.Copyediting + Line Editing Bundle Rate
$0.025 to $0.035 per word
publishers
Are you looking for a deadline-driven speculative fiction and romance editor to work on your project or join your freelancing pool? I have over three years of experience in manuscript editing, submission evaluation, and author coordination as a freelance editor for Duck Prints Press, with over a decade of additional experience in proofreading, copyediting, content strategy, and creating and maintaining style guidelines as a technical communicator. I prioritize enhancing narrative flow and clarity while preserving each author’s unique voice.Services & Rates
Line Editing - $0.02 to $0.03 per word
Copyediting - $0.015 to $0.025 per word
Proofreading - $0.01 to $0.02 per word
technical editing
I turn complexity into clarity, building content that empowers users, accelerates adoption, and elevates the enterprise software experience. With over a decade as a senior technical communications leader, I specialize in enterprise-scale documentation, DITA-based content architecture, and integrated UI/content experiences that make technology intuitive and accessible. My work focuses on transforming fragmented information into scalable, searchable, user-centered ecosystems.What I’m Known For:
* Deep expertise in DITA, topic-based authoring, and single-source frameworks
* Proven success rearchitecting documentation for usability, discoverability, and reuse
* Strong cross-functional partnership across engineering, UX, product, and customer teams
* A track record of advancing accessibility, quality, and user advocacy
* A collaborative, calm, solutions-focused approach that gets work done
* Leading major transitions that support both product direction and customer successDriven by continuous improvement and the potential to make a positive impact on people's lives through emerging technologies, I’m always exploring smarter ways to enhance the user experience while aligning documentation strategy with business goals. My goal is simple: transform documentation into a strategic asset that helps users succeed and helps companies deliver their best product.Technical Editing rates vary per project. Please contact me with the description and scope of your project for an estimate.
Contact
If you're interested in booking an edit or discussing the possibility of working together, send me a message with a brief description of the project or manuscript, including any deadlines you might have, the type of edit you're interested in, and the best way to contact you.