Frequently Asked Questions

What is your turnaround time for your editing services?

It depends on the service, and whether you want to work in piecemeal for a payment plan, but edits tend to get turned around within 4-6 weeks. It just depends on your desired service and your total word count.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! Earley Editing, LLC offers payment plans by working on your book in piecemeal (on a month-by-month basis). Contact us to work together to figure out a plan!

Do you offer editing samples? What about quotes?

Earley Editing, LLC offers both and both are strongly encouraged! We offer 1,000-word samples to potential clients and a quote for their work before moving forward. We want to make sure we are both a good fit to work together!

What genres do you edit?

Anything in fiction! We’re also open to working with short story collections. However, Earley Editing, LLC draws the line at working with certain story elements. Earley Editing, LLC does NOT ACCEPT any story that includes incest, rape, and any form of sexual abuse. If you’re unsure what falls into our “will not edit” boundary, it’s always best to ask.

Do you require a contract?

Earley Editing, LLC always require contracts to protect writers, their work, and to outline everything necessary so there's no miscommunication. We even outline the editing and payment schedule as well. Contracts are especially important for our payment plan process!

Rough/Revisable Contracts?

Another nifty thing we offer in regards to our contracts is revision. Earley Editing, LLC is often booked out in advance. Clients are often still working on their book as well, whether finalizing their ending or doing a quick round of self-edits before turning it over to the professionals. This means that if you'd like to sign a contract ahead of time to reserve your spot before it's gone but continue working on your book, we can revisit the contract before service to make corrections to word-count and cost, whether it goes up or even down!

Do you require a deposit?

In addition to a contract, we collect a non-refundable deposit equating to 25% of the total bill. Don’t worry, payment plans are sometimes offered for deposits, if you’re planning to book out way in advance. This deposit, along with the contract, allows us to reserve your spot for editing! For First Chapter Critiques, 50% of the total cost will be required to reserve your spot.

How much do you charge for editing?

It depends on your desired service. Earley Editing, LLC charges by word and even offers packaged deals for editing. We have a list of editing options, including their prices, under the SERVICES tab.

Do you offer rush editing? Do you charge an additional fee?

Yes, I offer rush edits, but it will cost extra since it’s rushed. Depending on the length of your book and the timeframe you’re looking at for it to be edited, I charge an additional 7% to 25% to your bill. 25% or more is typical for rush editing within the industry because a lot goes into editing. Squeezing yourself into an editor’s schedule and having a quicker turnaround time is not an easy feat.

How is the editing process typically supposed to go before publication?

When you’re not writing or editing, how do you spend your time?

I can either be found reading, hiking, cooking, watching true crime documentaries, obsessing over a book character, or spending time with friends, family, and/or my dog.

What is your writing process?

My writing process is pretty simple. I'm a pantser (not a plotter) so I almost never outline a book before I start writing. I usually have dozens of ideas written out and I figure out how things are going to unfold as the story does. I try to write every day, and while that can be difficult sometimes, I think it's healthy to make time for it. I usually fix myself a cup of tea and plop myself down somewhere comfy with the goal of writing 1,000 words.

How do you tackle writer’s block?

My answer to this has changed frequently throughout the years. I don't like to force my writing, but sometimes, that's all you can do. There are times where I really don't have the motivation to write, but to remove any writer's block I may have, I've found that forcing myself to get words on the page is the only way to combat it. If I'm stuck, I usually crank my music up and sit at my computer until I find a way to get ink on the page (or type whatever on a blank document). Looking through any notes I have can trigger my brain to work, or even going on a walk to contemplate my next steps. I've found that thinking about what I want from scenes and what I want to have happen afterward can propel things forward some days.

What is the best thing about being a writer?

The best thing about being a writer is the ability to create another reality that I can fall into. I can disappear into another world and be another person—usually fierce and strong female characters who wield badass weapons. Being a writer gives me the excuse to drink coffee all day, every day; no matter what time it is.