Do You Only Edit Fiction?

While I am most passionate about fiction, I can absolutely work with you on nonfiction projects! If you would like me to edit a nonfiction project, please send me an email or fill out the form on the Contact page.

Once I receive your email, I will send you a client welcome packet and a questionnaire so that I can learn more about your project. Pricing will be calculated by word count based off The EFA’s Editorial Rates chart (here).

What Genres Do You Work With?

As a reader, I enjoy Young Adult, New Adult, Adult Fiction, Romance, and Thrillers and all of the tropes each genre entails. As an editor, I am open to working with any of these genres at this time!

Generally speaking, I am not opposed to working with difficult to read content, but I may request some accommodations, an extension, or have to refuse the project for my own mental health if your work includes: graphic violence (particularly toward children and animals), graphic childbirth or depictions of difficult or dangerous childbirth, or overly graphic or gratuitous sexual assault. If you have any concerns about this type of content in your manuscript, please do not hesitate to mention it in your questionnaire responses. Otherwise, please send me an email or message via my Contact page!

How Do You Determine Pricing?

I aim to offer you exceptional service at a fair rate. All pricing is based off The EFA’s Editorial Rates chart (here). Pricing is subject to change at any time.

My current rates start at:
The Beta Read: $0.015 per word (minimum charge of $50.00)
The Authenticity & Sensitivity Read: $0.022 per word (minimum charge of $50.00)
The Developmental Edit: $0.035
The Line Edit: $0.04 per word
The Copyedit: $0.026 per word
The College Essay Package: $125.00 flat fee for package (additional revisions $25.00 each)

If you would like for me to edit a smaller project (social media post, blog post, newsletter), the minimum fee is $50 or the cost per word, whichever is greater. For larger projects, all pricing is based off of the total word count of your manuscript and the level of editing it entails (depending on the service).

All pricing is in USD.

Last updated March 2024.

What Is Your Payment & Refund Policy?

The College Essay Package is required to be paid in full at time of scheduling. Additional revision fees are due at time of request.

The Beta Read, The Developmental Edit, The Line Edit, The Copyedit, and The Authenticity & Sensitivity Read require a 50% nonrefundable deposit at the time of scheduling. If your service is less than $200 in total, the full amount will be due at time of booking.

I do not offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days prior to your project start date, after work has started, or for completed services. No exceptions.

If you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible. For all services, I will offer you a partial refund of 75% of your deposit if you cancel at least 15 days prior to your scheduled service.

Each package has a payment schedule that is outlined on the service listing page and in the contract I will provide to you.

Please feel free to email me with any additional questions you may have about the payment schedule for your service.

For all services, final payment is due before the final product is delivered. No exceptions.

Do You Take Phone or Video Calls?

Elizabeth Leiro Editorial Services is a one-woman show, so I cannot offer phone calls or video calls at this time. The best way to contact me is via my email: admin@elizabethleiro.com. Please expect to hear back from me within 48 hours!

How Can I Pay?

Currently, I am only accepting payment via PayPal. You will always receive an invoice via email from admin@elizabethleiro.com with payment instructions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions about making payments.

Do You Offer Sample Edits?

Yes, I will request the first 1500 words of your manuscript in order to provide you with a quote. If you would like a copy of the sample edit before choosing to book your service, please let me know.

If you have a smaller project (social media post, blog post, newsletter, or anything generally under 1500 words), I cannot offer you a sample edit.

How Long Do You Keep My Work?

I will keep a copy of your work for 90 days after completion of your project on a secured external hard drive. After 90 days, I will delete all copies from my hard drive.

Do you know any editors with different specialties?

Yes! I started a mastermind group with fellow freelance editors from UCSD Extended Studies in late 2022. We have meetings every other week to stay current on any and all changes in the editing world and the business of freelancing. Having a great group of edibuddies makes freelancing much less lonely. Allow me to introduce you!

Elizabeth Farry specializes in nonfiction and has experience with manuscripts about urban planning, transportation, public health, food systems, regional history, local interest, fitness, and landscape architecture. Learn more about Elizabeth here!

Janet Endres specializes in marketing materials for businesses. Learn more about Janet here!

Penni Askew (Word Summit Editing) specializes in genre fiction, but most especially romance. Learn more about Penni here!

William Fouquet (Candlelight Editing) specializes in dark fiction (horror, paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi, and gothic). Learn more about William here!

Disclaimer

Purchasing the College Essay Package does not guarantee admission to college. I am not affiliated with any college admissions departments. I cannot write you a letter of recommendation.

Purchasing any of my editing or reading services does not guarantee an agent or a traditional publishing contract. I am not affiliated with any publishing houses or agents at this time.

Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained elsewhere herein, neither party shall be liable to the other for any consequential, special, incidental, indirect or punitive damages of any kind or character, including, but not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit, loss of anticipated profit, loss of bargain, loss of revenue or loss of product or production, however arising under this contract or as a result of, relating to or in connection with the service and the parties’ performance of the obligations hereunder, and no such claim shall be made by any party against the other regardless of whether such claim is based or claimed to be based on negligence (including sole, joint, active, passive, or concurrent negligence, but excluding gross negligence), fault, breach of warranty, breach of agreement, breach of contract, statute, strict liability or any other theory of liability.