Fiction Editing Services
Bring your story to life with expert editing tailored to your unique voice.
At Jack Wild Publishing, we know that every fiction manuscript is a world waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re working on your first draft or preparing to publish, our fiction editing services are designed to help you shape, polish, and perfect your story.
What We Offer:
Proofreading
A thorough check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors to ensure your manuscript is clean and professional before publication.
Perfect for authors with a polished draft who want a final error-free review before publishing.
What you receive:
Corrected manuscript with tracked changes
Notes on recurring errors or formatting tips
Quick turnaround (typically 1 week for up to 60K words)
Line Editing
Detailed line-by-line feedback that improves clarity, flow, word choice, and consistency—without altering your voice or story.
Ideal for writers who want to strengthen their prose and enhance readability without major structural changes.
What you receive:
Edited manuscript with tracked changes and margin comments
Suggestions to improve sentence structure, tone, and pacing
Personalized summary of key editing points
Delivery timeline varies by manuscript size (usually 2–3 weeks)
Developmental Editing
Big-picture editing focused on plot structure, pacing, character development, and overall narrative impact. You’ll receive an editorial letter plus detailed notes throughout your manuscript to help you strengthen your story.
Best suited for authors looking for deep guidance on story development and overall manuscript improvement.
What you receive:
Comprehensive editorial letter outlining strengths and areas for improvement
Manuscript with margin notes highlighting plot, pacing, characterization, and theme
Recommendations for restructuring or rewriting (if needed)
Collaborative feedback to support your revision process
Typical turnaround: 3–4 weeks depending on length and complexity
Editing Price List
Pricing
We keep our pricing straightforward and transparent, based on word count ranges to help you budget with ease. All rates are flat fees—not per word—to reduce confusion and make payment plans simpler.
If your manuscript falls outside these ranges or you want a custom quote, please contact us directly.
Turnaround Times
Proofreading: Typically 1 week for up to 60,000 words
Line Editing: 2 to 3 weeks depending on manuscript length
Developmental Editing: 3 to 4 weeks depending on manuscript complexity
Payment Terms
To protect the time and energy of our editing team, no final files or editing reports will be delivered until full payment has been received.
We require:
A non-refundable 50% deposit at booking to secure your place in our editing calendar.
The remaining 50% is due before we release the final edited manuscript or report.
If you choose a payment plan, we’ll send regular reminders and offer flexibility—but your edits will only be delivered once all scheduled payments are complete.
This policy helps us maintain fairness and professionalism for both our clients and our editors.
Payment Plan Details
At Jack Wild Publishing, we understand that every author’s financial situation is different. That’s why we offer weekly and monthly payment plans for most services over $150 — so you can move forward with your book at your own pace.
🔹 Standard Terms
Final files are delivered after the last payment is received, unless a custom agreement is made in advance
Payment plans are available via invoice with card
Invoices will include due dates for each installment
If a payment is missed, work may be paused until the account is current
You may pay off your remaining balance early at any time.
🔸 Payment Plan Options
Under $150: Full payment required at booking
$150–$300: 2–3 weekly payments
$300–$600: Weekly or monthly payments
$600+: Custom plans available (up to 3 monthly payments)
👉 We’ll confirm your plan in your welcome email after receiving your intake form or service request.
If you have any questions about choosing a plan, don’t hesitate to reach out - we’re happy to work with you!
Let’s get started
Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email within 24–48 hours with your invoice, start date, and next steps.