FOLK&TALES
Editing Services
Welcome to FOLK&TALES Editing
In the realm of professional and creative writing, my philosophy revolves around the art of expression. I believe words are tools that, when wielded with purpose, can build bridges of understanding and passion. Through my dedication to writing, revision, and a commitment to authenticity, I strive to help create a world of words that not only convey information but evoke emotion that leaves a lasting impact on readers.
Tayler Hill,
Author/Editor
Qualifications
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Bachelors of Creative Writing
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Bachelors of Publishing
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Literary Agent Background
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Publishing Assistant
What I Can Help You With
Developmental Editing—I can help you with the “big picture.” That can be plot, pacing, character arcs, themes, character motivation, world-building, etc! Developmental editing involves evaluating and shaping the overall structure, content, and flow of the work to improve its coherence, clarity, and impact. Rather than focusing on grammar or punctuation (which is handled in copyediting or proofreading), developmental editing addresses substantial issues such as:
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Structure and organization: Ensuring that the manuscript has a clear and logical order. This could involve rearranging chapters or sections, improving the flow between ideas, and suggesting deletions or expansions.
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Plot and pacing: Examining how well the story progresses, whether the plot makes sense, and if the pacing is appropriate (i.e., whether the story drags in some places or moves too quickly in others).
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Character development: Analyzing whether characters are well-developed, believable, and contribute to the story. It also involves assessing character arcs and emotional depth.
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Theme and message: Ensuring the book’s central themes and messages are clear and effectively communicated.
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Tone and voice: Making sure the writing style suits the intended audience and genre. It also involves looking at the consistency of the author’s voice.
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Target audience: Assessing whether the content and style are appropriate for the intended readership, and if it resonates with their expectations and needs.
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Dialogue, subplots, and narrative style: Evaluating if the dialogue sounds natural, if subplots are effectively intertwined with the main plot, and if the narrative voice works for the genre.
I work closely with authors to provide detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. My goal is to strengthen the manuscript from a structural and thematic perspective, making sure the final product is engaging, cohesive, and well-rounded before it moves on to more technical stages of editing (copy editing).
Copy Editing—Copy editing involves combing over your manuscript in search of mistakes related to:
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Grammar, spelling, and punctuation: Correcting mistakes in grammar, fixing spelling errors, and ensuring proper use of punctuation.
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Sentence structure: Improving the clarity and flow of sentences by restructuring awkward phrasing, eliminating wordiness, and enhancing readability.
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Consistency: Ensuring consistency in style, tone, terminology, and formatting throughout the document. This includes checking that the author uses the same spelling for terms, adheres to a specific tense, and maintains a consistent point of view.
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Clarity and readability: Making sure the meaning is clear and that sentences are easy to understand. This might involve rewording confusing passages or simplifying overly complex language.
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Word choice and style: Enhancing the style and tone of the writing to make it more polished and appropriate for the target audience. This could include eliminating clichés, redundant words, or jargon that doesn't suit the work.
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Accuracy: Fact-checking specific elements like names, dates, and locations, though this is often minimal in copy editing compared to proofreading or more intensive fact-checking.
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Formatting and adherence to style guides: Ensuring that the document follows the appropriate style guide (such as APA, Chicago, or MLA), and that formatting for headings, citations, footnotes, and references is correct.
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Consistency of voice: Ensuring that the author’s voice and tone remain consistent throughout the manuscript, especially in collaborative works or those with multiple viewpoints.
Packages/Pricing
Developmental Edit with Copy Edits and In-Line Comments (Novel)—$35 CAD per 1,000 words. This includes a single pass of the manuscript with in-line comments and all the details mentioned above.
Developmental Edit with In-Line Comments and Feedback Letter (Novel)— $30 CAD per 1,000 words.
This includes a single pass of the manuscript with in-line comments and all the details mentioned above.
Copy Edit with In-Line Comments (Novel)— $25 CAD per 1,000 words. This includes a single pass of the manuscript with in-line comments and all the details mentioned above.
Children's Book Package— $250 CAD/ Picturebook. Developmental/Copy Edits with In-Line Comments. This includes a single pass of the picture book with in-line comments.
Query Letter Critique—$55 CAD. This includes two passes at your query letter, including detailed in-line comments and summary comments on the first pass and an assessment of your progress on the second pass.
Synopsis Critique— $60 CAD. This includes a single pass at your synopsis (up to 1,000 words), including detailed in-line comments and summary comments.
First 10 Pages Critique—$65 CAD. This includes a single pass at your first ten pages (up to 3,000 words), including detailed in-line comments and summary comments.
Full Query Package Critique—$175 CAD. This includes all three of the above services (query letter critique, synopsis critique, and first ten-page critique).
How I Work With My Clients
Step #1- Connect: Let's meet! Tell me about your piece, what you're looking for, and what you hope to accomplish.
Step #2—Book a time. We will review your schedules and mine and devise a suitable timeline.
Step #3- Get started. Once everything is finalized (meeting, schedule, payment), I will get started on helping you make your piece the best version of itself!