How does all this work?
Here are the steps in the process:
- You email me with your manuscript and deadline (if any).
- I reply with my fee based on word count and rush charges.
- If you agree to the fee, I invoice you for half the amount.
- I review your manuscript.
- I notify you when I have finished my work and invoice you for the second half of the fee.
- You pay the balance of the fee.
- When the payment clears, I send you my write-up along with the marked-up copy of your manuscript.
How do you mark up my manuscript electronically?
I insert my comments directly into the document. (Microsoft Word has a comments function.)
How do I send stuff to you?
Please email your manuscript as a Microsoft Word attachment. Some notes on format:
- A synopsis for novels is not necessary unless you are submitting an incomplete manuscript, in which case please send me at least 9,000 words of finished work.
- Nonfiction for older readers should include a writing sample (at least 3,000 words), an outline of the entire book, and a brief description of the type(s) of illustration (photo, line art, full-color art) you envision.
How do you accept payment?
I accept payment through PayPal or by major credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover — transactions are made through PayPal, and I never see your account information). If you have never used PayPal, don’t worry — the invoice comes with instructions!
If you’d like to pay by other means, please let me know.
