Important Information

I want to be as transparent as possible so you know what to expect when we work together. Here are a few things to consider before booking an edit.

Contracts

All clients are asked to sign a contract once we’ve agreed to work together. It is important we have a clear understanding of what is expected of each other throughout the editing process, and that your rights to your novel are protected. The contract you’ll be asked to sign outlines:

• The scope of your edit

• Pricing

• Timelines

• Payment dates

• What happens if your word count is higher than expected

• What happens if you want to change the start date or cancel your edit

• That editing your work will not alter your copyright or ownership of your novel

• How I will not share your work with anyone

• How we will communicate throughout the editing process

These may be simple things but it’s really important we both are on the same page before we start.

Payment methods

I accept payment through bank transfer (also known as ACH or direct deposit) and credit/debit card through Stripe. If you haven’t heard of Stripe, it’s a payment gateway that processes card payments. In other words, it’s the same process as when you buy something online from a website.

Deposits

After signing the contract, a deposit is required. Usually, the deposit is 50% of the overall cost of your edit. The remaining payment is due a few days before your edit is completed.

Payment plans

I am happy to create payment plans for those who need them. To organise your payment plan, please let me know you’d like a payment plan when you book your edit. Payment plans I’ve done in the past include:

• 25% deposit, 25% on the start date of your edit and 50% before I return your edit.

• 30% deposit, 30% on the start date of your edit and 40% before I return your edit.

• 25% deposit, followed by monthly payments up until I return your edit.