Linden provides a FREE initial 15-minute phone consultation.

She usually suggests that new clients (especially those already working on a project) hire her to critique their writing. This service usually costs between $500 and $1,000, half payable in advance and the balance on delivery. Linden reads through the whole manuscript (or however many pages they have already written), and provides a detailed memo about what she thinks works, what doesn’t, and what’s needed. If you agree with her analysis and want to proceed, Linden can either function as an editor or as a writing coach.

Editing is usually contracted for on an hourly basis, though flat rates can be negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

• Developmental editing, line editing: $125/hour
• For coaching clients, editing fee: $100/hour

Clients paying by the hour are charged pay half of the estimated fee in advance, and the balance upon delivery of edit. Flat rates are charged half in advance, and half upon delivery of edit.

Sorry . . . no refunds will be provided unless the editing work has not yet been started.