About Mentoring & Editing

MENTORING & EDITING

Through our mentors and editors, Writespace offers a variety of services of interest to writers, students, and anyone who needs to polish up a piece of writing. Some of our specialities include:

Mentoring - Offering guidance on all aspects of writing, including craft, process, and career
Developmental editing - Supporting the deep structure of a piece, such as plot and characterization in fiction, organization and generation of ideas in nonfiction, and voice and line breaks in poetry
Copy editing and line editing - Polishing a work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry for publication
Writing coaching - Offering inspiration and accountability to help writers complete their goals
Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing applications - Assisting with development and line editing of creative submission, critical essay, and resume
College application essays - Assisting with generation and development of ideas, as well as fine-tuning thoroughly revised essays before submission to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs
Query letters and synopses - Assisting with development and editing of query letters, book synopses, and other materials in preparation for submitting completed work to an agent

And much more! For more information about the services available, please review our editors’ pages, linked below.

Information for Young Writers

Many of our editors offer writing coaching services for young writers. If your child or teen is a gifted writer who doesn't get as many chances to develop their talents as they deserve, considering hiring a writer coach! We will adapt our curriculum to suit your child or teen’s interests and passions.

We are also available to help with college application essays and school writing assignments.

Pricing and Payment

We can charge both by the hour and by the page, depending on the nature of your project. Payment plans and discounted rates are available at the editor’s discretion. We accept payment by credit/debit card via our Paypal account or, in some circumstances, by mailed check. We do not accept cash payments. Once you have signed a contract with an editor, you will receive detailed payment information.

By the Hour:
In-Person Meetings: $75/hour (Writespace members: $65/hour)
Skype Meetings: $65/hour (Writespace members: $55/hour)

By the Page:
Developmental Editing: $14/250 words (Writespace members receive 15% off their project’s editing fees.)
Copy Editing: $7/250 words (Writespace members receive 15% off their project’s editing fees.)

Additional Fees
Please be aware that these additional fees may apply to your total:

Drive Fees: If an editor is asked to drive over three miles to a meeting location, a fee of $2 per mile, coming and going, will be added to the invoice.

Rush Fees: If you require a quick turn-around on a project, a rush fee will be added to your project. Pricing will be determined by the deadline and length of project.

Paypal Fees: Writespace will cover Paypal transaction fees for payments under $200. For payments over $200, clients are asked to cover Paypal fees. If you prefer to avoid the Paypal fees, you may mail a check to Writespace. Your editor will share more information with you about mailing in payments. We do not accept cash payments.

Hiring an Editor

Please review the editors' information pages to learn about their qualifications, speciality genres, and areas of interest. If you are interested in working with an editor, please fill out the form on their page. They will respond to your query within three days.