Freelance Editing Services and 12 Week Novel Writing Course

LOW RATES – EXPERIENCE – SIMPLE PROCESS – FAST TURNAROUND

The one-round content edit includes but is not limited to continuity, opening in the right place, awkward or unclear wording, inconsistent characterization, point of view, telling vs showing, grammar, active vs passive voice, etc, and a partial proofread. The proofread round is a complete, line by line edit for all errors–grammatical, spelling, etc.

Fees and Time Frame

FIRST ROUND CONTENT EDIT OR PROOFREAD

Up to 10,000 words: $297.50 – 2-3 weeks

10,001 words to 20,000 words – 352.50 – 3-4 weeks

20,001 words to 40,000 words: $402.50 – 3-4 weeks

40,001 words to 65,000 words: $452.50 – 4-5 weeks

65,001 words to 100,000 words: $505.00 – 4-5 weeks

100,001 words to 120,000 words: $555.00 – 5-6 weeks

120,00 words to 150,000 words – $605.00 – 5-6 weeks

Above 150,000 words, contact for quote

In addition to being an author, I am a freelance editor, as well as an editor for The Wild Rose Press (I have been with TWRP since it opened in 2006.) I will be happy to provide a sample edit of the first 1,000 words of your manuscript upon request.

For further information, email me at: Alicia@AliciaDean.com

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Additional Services:

Editorial Feedback on Proposal

$100 for first 3 chapters (not to exceed 10,000 words)

Submitting to an editor or agent? Or perhaps you just need an assessment of your beginning chapters? Have a professional editor with 15 years’ experience review/edit your first 3 chapters.

For an additional $25, receive feedback on your query letter and synopsis

Contact Alicia@AliciaDean.com

Tag line, pitch line and blurb: $25

I will help you create a tag line, pitch line and blurb for your book.

Query Letter: $20

Synopsis: $40

I will show you how to draft a synopsis and then edit it for you.

Make the Most of Microsoft Word: – $30

5 lessons on using Microsoft Word. Many authors don’t realize the capabilities of Microsoft Word. Learn about features that will make the process of creating your books quicker and more efficient.

12 Week Writing Course: From Idea to First Draft – $75

*** Classes start on the first day of every odd month. (Jan 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1 – Max of 10 authors per class)

Want to whip your ideas into shape and turn them into an exciting novel? Develop habits that will increase your productivity as you learn the secrets even the biggest names use to write their stories?

All this and much more in this 12-week, interactive course for beginners and seasoned authors alike.

Each week, you’ll have the chance to ask questions. You’ll also have 3 opportunities during the course to brainstorm with Alicia or submit scenes to her for feedback.

Week 1 is all about PREPARING TO WRITE.

In just the first week, you’ll learn:

How to condense your story idea into a few powerful sentences

Tips for turning off your internal editor and freeing your creativity

How to increase productivity and form a daily writing habit

Week 2: CHARACTER

How to create an overview of your main character(s) and their role in the story

Week 3: STORY QUESTIONS

Questions to answer that will lay a solid foundation for your novel

Week 4: OUTLINE/SCENE LIST

The Inciting Incident, turning points, middle twist, black moment and climax. Even pantsers will benefit from sketching out these story parts, and plotters can go a step further and actually write out a list of scenes.

Week 5: SCENE CRAFTING

Elements to include in a scene

Week 6: SPRINTS

How to conduct successful writing sprints to increase productivity

Week 7: WRITER’S BLOCK

Tips to defeat writer’s block

Week 8: OPENING HOOK

What is needed in your opening scene and what is not

Week 9: THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR NOVEL

Learn which parts of your novel are most important and how to make them shine

Week 10: THE CRAFT OF WRITING

Learn about showing vs. telling, head hopping, and more

Week 11: SELF EDITING

Tips on polishing and revising

Week 12: WHAT NOW?

An overview of what steps need to be taken, depending on your goal, once you finish your novel

To sign up for the course, complete this form: 12 Week Novel Course Signup

Contact me at Alicia@aliciadean.com for questions

What people are saying about Alicia’s editing service:

“Thorough job with attention to detail, timely response, and solid communication describes my experience using Alicia Dean for copy editing my first self-published novel, Blood Score. This was my first independent project outside the scope of my publishing companies. With Alicia’s editor experience, I felt very comfortable using her services. I would definitely use her again.”

~Jordan Dane, Bestselling & Critically-acclaimed Thriller/YA Author http://jordandane.com/

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“Ally Robertson was extremely easy to work with. I appreciated her helpful suggestions to improve my books along with her professionalism. I learned a lot about writing and editing from her and would recommend her work to anyone in need of an editor. She’ll make your book stronger with a firm but compassionate touch!”

~ Jannine Gallant, multi-published authorhttp://www.janninegallant.com/

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“Alicia Dean has a unique ability to ‘see’ things in my manuscripts others don’t. I wouldn’t submit a novel without her taking a look first!”

~ R.T. Wolfe, multi-published authorhttp://rtwolfe.com/

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“Ally Robertson is a superstar editor! She finds big and small errors in manuscripts. With her keen eye for mistakes, and deep knowledge of word usage, grammar, and punctuation, you’ll be glad she checked your work before your readers see it.”

~ Joya Fields, Award-winning authorhttp://joyafields.com/

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“Alicia Dean has edited two of my published novels. She is professional and thorough with a meticulous eye for detail. Her personable nature shines through even the toughest edits, and I found her to be extremely approachable throughout the entire process. My very first book was edited by Alicia, and in addition to being published, placed first in the prestigious 2013 International Digital Awards contest. I highly recommend trusted copy editor Alicia Dean and will definitely request her services again.”

~ Anna Kittrell ~ Award-Winning Authorhttp://annakittrell.com/

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“Alicia Dean is one of the best freelance editors around. I had a full manuscript I needed to get ready for an agent but felt it was missing something. It had already won many contests and awards but I still knew it needed work. She immediately honed in on the problems I was having and helped me get to the heart of the issues, problems such as some minor GMC issues that I couldn’t put my finger on. My book is not only clearer and more concise but it is better all around. Also, Alicia had helped me with the partial to this same agent and I know it was because of her edits, I got the request for the full. You can’t go wrong if you hire her as your editor.”

~ Lynn Crain, Award Winning Author of 20 books,http://lynncrain.com/

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“Editor Alicia Dean is a joy to work with as an editor. She’s thorough, patient and knows her stuff. The fact I can’t seem to understand comma placement did not deter her from making my Best Seller as shiny as a new penny. I owe much of my recent success to Ally and highly recommend her as an editor.”

~ Kim Hornsby ~ Best-Selling Authorhttp://kimhornsbyauthor.net/

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“Alicia is not only exceptionally skilled at understanding genre fiction and seeing the big (plot) picture, but she wields that editing knife with diplomacy and tact, always making sure to clearly explain her recommendations.”

~Leah St. James – author of Surrender to Sanctuary, Christmas Dance, and Adrienne’s Ghosthttp://leahstjames.com/

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“Ally Robertson has edited several of my books, which have been published through The Wild Rose Press. I am pleased with Ally’s professionalism. She is thorough in the technical aspect of editing, helps to ferret out ways to improve the story without being demanding or negative, is great to work with, and has a warm personality.”

~ Carol Henry, author of Destination: Romance—Exotic, Romantic Suspense Adventureshttp://carolhenry.org/

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PLEASE NOTE: I am honest in my feedback, if I am not, it is not helpful to you.

You can let me know at the time you send your manuscript of any special things you’d like me to note or look for or consider.

To request more information about my editing services, or to request a sample edit of 1,000 words, please email me at Alicia@AliciaDean.com

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Freelance Editing Services and 12 Week Novel Writing Course

Additional Services:

12 Week Writing Course: From Idea to First Draft – $75

What people are saying about Alicia’s editing service:

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