Becca Wierwille
Editing and Coaching Services
Why?
I love partnering with authors to help make their stories shine. I edit a variety of clean fiction, with a specialization in middle grade and YA. I am a:
- Freelance editor and writing coach who has worked with writers of various genres and experience levels.
- Former newspaper reporter with years of experience doing copy edits, substantive edits, proofreads, and book reviews.
- Silver member of the Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network with a commitment to learning and growing with the editing community.
Client Testimonials
“You have given me exactly what I needed to stop feeling overwhelmed and start revising. You’re kind of a life coach for editing! I love working with you . . . I think you do an excellent job dealing with genres other than your own. That is a rare talent.”
“Becca is a great combination of friendly and professional. Her edits are pertinent, never ego-driven, and market appropriate. Her feedback energizes me. She doesn’t just mark what is wrong but gives plenty of feedback so I can fix issues. I’ve already recommended her editing services to my close writing friends. If you choose Becca, be ready for changes that are worth making.”
“I searched The Christian Writers Market Guide for an editor to proofread my YA novel, and Becca’s experience looked like a perfect fit for my book. I submitted a sample of my manuscript, and after reviewing Becca’s edits, I asked her to edit my entire manuscript. Becca did excellent work and even made suggestions above and beyond the scope of the editing engagement. I am very happy with her work. She was a pleasure to work with. You won’t be disappointed.”
Types of Edits
Comments are made using Word’s Track Change feature. More testimonials are available upon request. First-time clients may receive a sample edit of up to 2,000 words. For shorter projects, please note that the minimum cost for an edit is $50.
Developmental Edit
- Notes on plot, character development, voice, POV, and pacing
- Includes in-text comments along with a detailed edit letter
- “Big picture” edit
- Rate: $0.02/word
Copy Edit
- Checking for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling
- Also includes notes on language use, style, and creative content at a sentence level
- Polishing the language
- Rate: $0.02/word
Proofread
- Checking for typos and grammatical errors
- A final check after the developmental and copy edits
- Only available if your manuscript has already had a professional copy edit
- Rate: $0.01/word
Novel Critique
- A budget-friendly option to get an idea of next steps to make your story better
- Less detailed than a full edit, but includes recommendations for next steps and an assessment of the story’s strengths and weaknesses
- Critique includes few to no in-text editing comments or copy edits
- Rate: $1.50 per 250 words
Not Sure?
- No worries! After viewing a sample of your work, I’ll give you my recommendation for your project.
- A manuscript would typically go through the editing process in the following order: developmental edit, copy edit, and proofread.
- I can only provide a proofread for your project if I have not done the developmental and/or copy edit, as you will want to have a fresh set of eyes on your manuscript for that final step.
Types of Coaching
Rates start at $50/hour, depending on your goals and the type of coaching you are looking for. Please fill out this form if you are interested, and we can talk more to see if my coaching will be a good fit for you and your writing at this time.
The Craft of Writing
- Creating a strong plot
- Developing believable characters
- Story process (outlining, drafting, revising)
Life as a Writer
- Accountability and goal-setting
- Mindset
- Time management
Not Sure?
- Let’s talk!
- Fill out this form and let me know some of the questions you have.
