2018 Editing Rates*
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*Please note: As of 3/2018 my schedule is booked for several months, so I am not taking on any long-term projects at this time. If you have something that is short-term, feel free to email me.
Q & A
What's your editing style?
I have a great belief that the best editor for a work is the author. Therefore when I approach a manuscript, I want to achieve what the author feels the manuscript needs, combined with what the manuscript seems to be asking of me as a reader. My goal in editing is to guide a writer towards being able to make revisions themselves. Often these are more successful than if a writer merely follows my advice. For great writing to happen, something has to break open in the writer and surprise them. It's that surprise which will catch a reader too.
What services do you offer?
You can click above to view a list of rates by service, but here are the basic options:
Developmental Editing: In a developmental edit, I'll read your manuscript from top to bottom, checking for every possible revision that might be needed. I'll make comments in the document as to where I think changes are needed, and I'll provide a letter of feedback. Developmental edits focus on the story, narrative, characters, and bigger picture items.
Copyediting: In a copyedit, I'll go through your manuscript with a keen focus on language. You'll receive a line edited document with corrections for voice, tone, sentence structure, paragraph structure, and all those lovely things that make a manuscript sing. (Note: This option is best for writers who've already done a developmental edit, or who feel their MS is strong already) If you desire, I can create a style sheet as well.
Proofreading: My nitpicky ways come out best in a proofread! I'll edit your manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other errors. I can also work on print-ready PDFs to look for issues in formatting.
Developmental Editing: In a developmental edit, I'll read your manuscript from top to bottom, checking for every possible revision that might be needed. I'll make comments in the document as to where I think changes are needed, and I'll provide a letter of feedback. Developmental edits focus on the story, narrative, characters, and bigger picture items.
Copyediting: In a copyedit, I'll go through your manuscript with a keen focus on language. You'll receive a line edited document with corrections for voice, tone, sentence structure, paragraph structure, and all those lovely things that make a manuscript sing. (Note: This option is best for writers who've already done a developmental edit, or who feel their MS is strong already) If you desire, I can create a style sheet as well.
Proofreading: My nitpicky ways come out best in a proofread! I'll edit your manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other errors. I can also work on print-ready PDFs to look for issues in formatting.
What genres do you edit?
My focuses are in fiction (short fiction, novel-length projects, science fiction/fantasy, horror, magical realism, young adult, and literary styles) and poetry (all kinds!). I also love working with nonfiction authors of "big idea" books in philosophy, art, and religion.
What kind of projects do you like best?
There's no one type of client I work with because writers are all so different. I've worked with new writers and established writers, publishing houses and indie presses or community groups. I do have a particular fondness for new writers because I understand the kind of bravery it takes to put your work out there for the first time. I also love working with writers who are publishing for the first time. That gets me excited. It's like seeing a planet being born. You never know the kind of history that will emerge.
What are some of your favorite authors?
I read a great deal of short fiction. My favorite lit mags include One Story, Uncanny Magazine, Flash Fiction Online, Clarkesworld, F&SF, and online publications like Liminality and Strange Horizons.
As far as authors go, I greatly admire Margaret Atwood, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kelly Link, and Edward Hirsch. My influences and tastes are constantly changing. Other good reads include Brandon Sanderson, Nnedi Okorafor, Ursula LeGuinn, Walt Whitman, Sherman Alexie, Sofia Samatar, Amelia Grey, Stephen King, Kazuo Ishiguro, Margaret Atwood, Ken Liu, Sabrina Orah Mark, J.R.R. Tolkien, Virginia Woolf, Audre Lorde, and Rita Dove.
My favorite writing resources are: What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Ann Bernays & Pamela Painter, How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry by Edward Hirsch, and Steering the Craft by Ursula Le Guin.
As far as authors go, I greatly admire Margaret Atwood, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kelly Link, and Edward Hirsch. My influences and tastes are constantly changing. Other good reads include Brandon Sanderson, Nnedi Okorafor, Ursula LeGuinn, Walt Whitman, Sherman Alexie, Sofia Samatar, Amelia Grey, Stephen King, Kazuo Ishiguro, Margaret Atwood, Ken Liu, Sabrina Orah Mark, J.R.R. Tolkien, Virginia Woolf, Audre Lorde, and Rita Dove.
My favorite writing resources are: What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Ann Bernays & Pamela Painter, How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry by Edward Hirsch, and Steering the Craft by Ursula Le Guin.
I need help with x, y, or z. Are you the editor for me?
Send me an email with a description of your project and I’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide a quote. Even if I can't help or the project doesn't seem a right fit for my skills, I'm always happy to point you in the right direction.
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Holly Lyn Walrath is a freelance editor based out of Houston, Texas. She is a contract editor for Writership and a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Walrath attended UT Austin (B.A. in English) and DU (M.L.A. in Creative Writing). Walrath volunteers with Writespace, a local literary non-profit, where she co-edits anthologies, runs social media, and lovingly corrals volunteers. Walrath has collaborated with Comicpalooza, SCBWI, YA/MG, Galveston College and other literary happenings about-town. Walrath provides editing services for writers of all genres, experiences, and backgrounds.
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