Mentoring & Editing

MENTORING & EDITING

For questions about this program, please email the program coordinator.

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

Please download our New Client Information Sheet. We can charge both by the hour and by the page, depending on the nature of your project. Your editor will share an estimate with you after determining the needs of the project. Writespace members receive a 15% discount on all editing fees.

Payment plans and discounted rates are available at the editor’s discretion. We accept payment by credit/debit card and eCheck. We do not accept cash payments. Once you have signed a contract with an editor, you will receive detailed payment information.

By the Hour Pricing (Phone, Zoom, or In-person Consultations)
$75/hour (Writespace member: $65/hour)

By the Page Pricing:

Developmental Editing, Fiction: $9/page
Developmental Editing, Nonfiction: $10/page
Developmental Editing, Medical, Textbooks, Business/Sales: $11/pag
Copyediting, Fiction: $11/page
Copyediting, Nonfiction: $12/page
Copyediting, Medical, Textbooks, Business/Sales: $13/page
Proofreading, Fiction: $8/page
Proofreading, Nonfiction: $9/page
Proofreading, Medical, Textbooks, Business/Sales: $10/page

The standard turnaround time is 2-3 weeks for 70,000 words. This may vary by project. Please let us know of any important deadlines.

Additional Fees:

Late Fee: 10% per day after due date
Rush Fees: Varies by project starting at $20/day
Travel Fee: Over 5 miles, $2/mile

Other Details:

Per industry standards, one page is equal to 250 words.
All Writespace members receive 15% off the total project cost.
For new clients, a 50% deposit is required by most editors.

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.