Lee Paige O'Brien
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  • About
  • Agent
    • Query Guidelines
    • Manuscript Wishlist
    • Client Bookshelf
  • Author
    • Books
  • Freelance Editorial
  • Contact

Freelance Editorial

Please be aware that in line with the AALA code of ethics, if I’m hired on as an editor, I will be unable to consider your submission in my capacity as a literary agent—I strictly CAN NOT consider any work that I’ve provided paid editorial services for for representation!

Freelance Services

Apart from my work as an agent, I’m available to take on select editorial work in a freelance capacity. Here's a short overview of what I offer:
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​Query Package and First 50 Pages

I’ll provide notes on your query package and written feedback on your first 50 pages, followed up by a 30 minute editorial call to discuss your work, answer any questions, and talk through how you can sharpen your submission.
Again, please note that if I provide freelance services for your submission package, I cannot consider it for representation!

Editorial Assessment

I'll review your manuscript and provide you with a written editorial assessment, with an eye towards the broad strokes and overarching plot, pacing, and development, followed up by a 45 minute editorial call to discuss your work and talk through any questions.
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This kind of report is shorter and less detailed than a developmental edit, and takes a broader view of what’s working and what isn’t, in order to flag any larger structural issues and help guide your revisions.
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Developmental Editing

Developmental editing is much more in-depth than an editorial assessment, and includes a detailed editorial letter with specific feedback and suggestions on plot, pacing, worldbuilding, and character development, as well as an editorial call to discuss your work, talk through any questions, and brainstorm about your direction for revisions.
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Consultation Call

I’ll look over your query, first 10 pages, and synopsis or informal outline, and we’ll have a 30 minute call to discuss preliminary thoughts and determine what kind of editorial services would best fit your work.
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The cost of a consultation call can be applied towards further editing services. A consultation call does not include written feedback.
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Rates and Contact

Please inquire for rates at [email protected], or reach out to me there with any other questions you have regarding freelance editorial services!

My aim is always to make publishing more accessible for marginalized creators. If for any reason the quoted rate doesn’t work for you, let me know what your budget is and I’d love to see if we’re able to figure something out.
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