How many times do you read the manuscript during an edit?
Every package includes two comprehensive editing passes. April thoroughly reviews and refines your manuscript twice before returning it. The Line + Content and Collaborative Packages include extra rounds (1 and 2, respectively) after the standard two passes.

 

Is proofreading included in the editing packages?
No, proofreading is a specialized service that is currently not offered at Write Start Fiction Studio.

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What are the word limits for the editing packages?
For these tiers, you may choose between your first pages (up to 4,000 words) or your first chapters (up to 12,000 words). Prices are listed accordingly. Sample edits are restricted to the first three pages regardless of word count.

 

Is email support available during the editing process?
Yes, email support is always available, so your questions are answered throughout the editing process. If you prefer more personalized help through phone or Zoom calls, please refer to the à la carte services. You may reach April at info@writestartfictionstudio.com.

 

Will I receive detailed feedback with my editing service?
Yes, with each editing service, you’ll receive an editorial letter listing the work's strengths and weaknesses, including suggestions for improvements. The letter will give you clear and actionable guidance for refining and improving your manuscript.

 

What does each type of edit include?

Critique: Provides a thoughtful analysis of strengths and weaknesses with constructive feedback.

Line Edit: Concentrates on refining the language, improving sentence structure, tone, and style, to enhance readability.

Content Edit: Reviews the manuscript for consistency, flow, and clarity, so the story elements and character arcs are cohesive and engaging.

Copyedit: Addresses technical aspects such as grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.

Syntax: Checks for correctness, clarity, readability, and effectiveness at the line level.

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Do you accept all genres?

No. April edits only genres that can be categorized on Amazon as clean or Christian. She accepts all subgenres of these categories except horror. 

 

Can I get a sample edit before committing to a full service?
Yes, April offers a complimentary sample edit of 3 pages ($15 value), so you can see the quality and style of her work before committing to a full service. Submit sample here.

 

Why do you offer only a light copyedit?

April adores punctuation. She keeps a copy of The Chicago Manual of Style next to her Bible on the nightstand. She’ll never pass up an improperly placed comma, but for her clients’ benefit, she chooses to invest her time and mental energy in her greatest strengths—line and content editing. A good proofer will catch the punctuation errors.

 

Do you use AI?

Programs such as Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Editor in Microsoft Word are handy tools for any writer, but they are flawed, often suggesting changes that contradict standard punctuation rules. These programs can mislead a writer weak in grammar and punctuation rules. However, the programs do catch errors the eye often overlooks, such as missing articles. So no detail slips through the cracks, April passes every edited manuscript through both Microsoft Editor and ProWritingAid, providing her clients with that extra layer of thoroughness. She values AI for what it offers, but nothing can replace a human editor.

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Do you have a refund policy?

Yes, but because line and content editing are inherently subjective and suggestions are based on professional judgment, refunds are not provided for subjective disagreements (e.g., style changes or sentence restructuring). However, a partial refund may be considered under the following circumstances:

• Missed significant inconsistencies: If I miss a significant number of clear, objective errors (e.g., character details, factual inconsistencies), and the author provides documented examples, a partial refund may be considered. 

Refund Calculation:

• 5-9 missed inconsistencies per 5,000 Words: 20% refund of the total editing fee.

• 10 or more missed inconsistencies per 5,000 Words: 30% refund of the total editing fee.

To be eligible for a refund, the client must submit a documented list of inconsistencies within 14 days of receiving the final edited manuscript. The editor will review the list and determine the validity of the errors before issuing any refund.

Refunds are only applicable to the specific service where issues were found and do not apply to other services provided. The refund percentage is capped at 30% of the applicable editing fee and no full refunds will be provided.