Synopsis, Summary and Pitch Editing. Everyone hates it. Except for me.
Synopsis Edits – You send me your synopsis with major points and I edit it to make it readable.
One Page – $50 . Two Page – $75 . Three Pages – $85 . Longer – ask for quote
Summary Editing – You send me your 2-3 paragraph query pitch or back cover summary and I help you find the hook, clean it up and make it sing. $50 – $100 depending on project
Elevator Pitch – You send me all your synopsis and major themes and we work together to construct 2-5 pitch contest/elevator pitches. – $35 – $50
Full Synopsis Write up – I read your book and tell you what it’s about in 1-3 pages. – $350 – $500 depending on size of book.
“[LC] Allingham came highly recommended as editor for my first novel. She combed through my manuscript with care, paid close attention to every detail, and detected incongruencies and inconsistencies, and in each case she suggested alternatives to make scenes more explicit, effective and deliver with more punch. LC was clear in each of our communications, which gave me confidence that my work was in good hands. She went over and above editing by providing four pages of notes containing suggestions and examples of ways to improve my story. In summary, LC was integral in getting my first novel to publication.” – Jim Brennan, Author of Once A Welder
If you’ve reached the point where you know your manuscript needs something but you don’t know what, I can help. Finding plot holes, character motivations, and loose ends is my specialty. I will not copy edit. I will not proof, but I will tell you how to clean up and repair the structure and content of your story. Check out my options below, or contact me to discuss what your needs may be.
Rates increased slightly in 2023
Beta Read
$50 per 10k words – One page write up of strengths and weaknesses of the story, and one follow up question session.
Content Analysis
$115 per 10k words – Read through with lines notes, write up with suggestions for changes or improvements, some character analysis and ideas for tightening up core parts of the story (beginning, twist, climax, ending). Two follow up questions.
Heavy Developmental Edits
$200 per 10k words – line notes, character analysis for all core characters and any stand out side characters, list of darlings to consider killing, break down of story strength and weakness as well as discussion on writing strengths and weaknesses. Breakdown of the components of your story and how each part can be improved to make the story stronger. 30 minute zoom discussion/question answer session and three follow up email questions.
“Not all talented writers are good content editors, but LCW Allingham excels in both areas. I can count on LC to offer constructive feedback that others often miss. She points out characters that need further development, suggests ways to ratchet up tension and suspense, and finds plot holes. She has also offered creative solutions when I’ve been unable to advance the plot.
I chose LC to review a draft of my novel, because I knew she would see the big picture—pacing, characters, POV, plot, dialogue—and would the weak spots. Which she did. As a result, my novel is a lot stronger.” – Natalie Zellat Dyen, Author of Finding Her Voice and the upcoming Penitence
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