Frequently Asked Questions
What type of editing or genres do you work with?
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Expect developmental editing only. Big picture notes on your story structure, pacing, character development, and worldbuilding consistency. I do not offer line/copy editing or proofreading services, but I will flag grammatical errors, confusing phrasing, or formatting issues that stand out to me.
The umbrella genres I work in include: Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction. This encompasses all sub-genres too, like historical romance, erotica, paranormal, body horror, etc. Genre-blends and cross-overs are welcome! I love working with manuscripts (and authors) that don’t fit neatly into categories.
Do I need to have a complete draft before working with you?
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To get the most out of a developmental edit, yes. Ideally, you’ll want to have completed at least a first draft that you’ve self-edited. I’m open to partial manuscripts that are second, third, or more drafts into development.
Remember, the first draft is essential to determining the story’s main plot. You work can only be edited once it’s been written.
Do you use AI?
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Never. We do not support or condone the use of generative AI in the writing or editing process. It’s a disservice to your work. To read more about our anti-AI stance, click here to view out anti-AI policy.
How does payment work?
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Before we work together, you’ll receive a free sample edit that includes a proposal for your project. More information on services and rates is included below and you’re welcome to tailor services to fit the unique needs of your book.
Interest-free and tax-free payment plans are available. Payment schedules are typically either 2 or 3 payments. 50% non-refundable deposit due up front and the remaining 50% due after you receive feedback.
Invoices are sent through a secure online payment portal and your financial information is never stored. If you’re in the US, you’ll receive an invoice from Squarespace Payments. If you’re in Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, Asia, or Africa: you will receive invoices through PayPal or Wise, which allows you to pay in your local currency.
What else can I expect?
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You work will be edited by Amanda Ascencio and will never be accessed by anyone else (no third parties, no AI, no changing editors halfway through). Communications will only be sent from us with a “@frompage.one” email address.
Signed contracts must be in place before editing begins. This protects you and me!
Do you offer free samples?
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Yes! I do free custom samples based on a selection you share with me. I also have a publicly available sample to give you a feel for what a full edit letter will look like.
Streamlined Evaluation
Rates
Novellas & Manuscripts under 70K words: $0.015/word
Manuscripts 70-150K words: $0.019/word
Manuscripts >150K words: $0.022/word
What’s Included
One document ranging from 5-10 pages with specific, actionable feedback to assess what works and doesn’t work in your book. This may include: genre conventions, continuity report, detailed plan to increase narrative tension, restructuring roadmap, and a revision checklist. Feedback will be arranged in order of ease of implementation.
If you’re a visual learner, I’ll customize something like this Story Structure Analysis to help you see the flow of your story’s progression.
Turnaround time will vary based on length of your manuscript and calendar availability but will range between 1-3 weeks. Your editorial services contract will include the final date for feedback.
Comprehensive Assessment
Rates
Novellas & Manuscripts under 70K words: $0.026/word
Manuscripts 70-150K words: $0.031/word
Manuscripts >150K words: $0.039/word
What’s Included
A full developmental edit letter which may range from 15-25 pages of detailed analysis of every aspect of your story. Also, in-line comments which help you better form your revision plan. Your feedback includes notes on structure analysis, global plot, character development, subplots, maximizing your theme throughout your narrative, world-building, chapter-by-chapter first impressions, and trackers.
No maximum revisions. If you’d like another set of eyes when your next draft is done or as you’re drafting, I’m one message away.
Complimentary marketing and querying support with unlimited query letter edits, one-sentence-pitch, summary or blurb, and included posts on the @frompage.one socials. Whether your plan is to join the query trenches or to self-publish, I’m here to support your vision for success and spread the word about your project.
Bundles and More
Series Package
Enjoy a 20% discount when you lock the rate but spread out your payments over time. Working with one editor over the course of a planned series gives your writing a leg up and a better chance to be consistent from the beginning.
There’s no obligation for future payments. You’re not on the hook financially if things change in the future.
Interior Formatting
Receive professionally formatted ebooks and paperback novels and take something off your plate. Turnaround time will vary and is subject to limited availability. Watermarked examples of interior formatting and layout are only provided upon request.
Rate: $200 per book
Marketability Assessment
This report does not include any editorial feedback on the narrative of your book. You’ll receive: an overview describing how your book relates to others in your genre, a sample one-sentence pitch, a 3-4 paragraph blurb which you can share widely online, a selection of comparative titles, key tropes, and a list of triggers that you can include in your book’s front matter.
Rate: $750 per book
Book Publicity
If you’re looking for support with the roll out of a planned publicity campaign for your (or your client’s) celebrity memoir, nonfiction book, or book club, I can help. Expect discreet, professional schedule management, glam and groomer suggestions, photo session coordination, and interview coaching. NDAs required. Inquire for pricing.
Reader Management
Whether it’s sourcing beta readers or ARC readers, I’ll handle everything from securely sharing watermarked drafts, prompting readers for feedback/reviews, collating information for your newsletter, collecting positive reviews for your social media posts, and more.
Rate: $250 per month
Social Media Marketing Plan
Bring your brand awareness to new levels on social media without hiring a new team member. You approve a custom social media posting schedule that will flex over the course of the campaign to adapt to your audience metrics. Human-generated text and posts simultaneously over multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, Blue Sky, Goodreads, Pagebound, Fable, StoryGraph, and more). Genuine reactions and comments that engage with audiences and guaranteed posts up to 5x/week.
Examples of past campaigns provided upon request.
Rate: 30-days $3,500, 60-days $5,750, 90-days $7,900
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