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Consultations

Even the best writers get stuck sometimes. If you need a sounding board, or want some guidance, or you really love global feedback without the pesky details, Elissa’s consultations or editorial assessments are good choices for you. She loves to “talk shop,” work out problems, and she writes a mean editorial letter.

She’ll even talk grammar on the micro scale, too, if you’re really interested. (Most aren’t, unfortunately. Sigh.)

Consultations

Consultations are especially useful if you haven’t started a writing project yet and need some direction. No writing is necessary! You can simply talk about your great ideas.

You can discuss plot, character development, themes, or the ins and outs of publishing. It can also be a chance to dive deep into sentence fragments and the use of the Oxford Comma. You can also talk about your cat, or your favorite aunt, or even the best vacation spots, though Elissa doesn’t recommend it.

But, hey, it’s your money.

Consultations can be in person, over the phone, or through Zoom/Google Meet. Please indicate your contact preference if choosing this option.

Editorial Assessments

Think of an editorial assessment as a macro view of your unfinished manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses; a guidepost for what’s working and what isn’t, no matter how complete the story is.

A summarized evaluation of the major components of your manuscript will be offered, as well as broad editorial suggestions.

This is also a great option if you aren’t sure you need the more in-depth developmental editing options but still want guidance on a completed manuscript.

Consultation Packages and Prices

Contact Elissa if you are interested in any of the following services.

30-minute consultations$25
60-minute consultations$50
Editorial Assessment (less than 20 pages*)$60
Editorial Assessment (20 pages* or more)$3 per page
*double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins. Pages that do not follow these guidelines will be returned to be reformatted.