HONEY LYRE
EDITING SERVICES
Hi, there!
I’m Noelle, and I’m happy you’re here! As an indie romance author myself, I know how much love and attention go into your stories. And as a new editor, I would love to help you polish your work for publication!
Right now, I’m particularly excited to work with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors and stories. Paranormal, fantasy, contemporary, and monster romance have my heart right now, but feel free to reach out if your story doesn’t fit within these genres.
I can’t wait to work together <3
“…and here Calliope, strike a higher key,
Accompanying my song with that sweet air
which made the wretched Magpies feel a blow
that turned all hope of pardon to despair”
Dante, trans. Esolen, "Purgatorio", Canto I, lines 9-12
EDITING SERVICES
Currently booking for projects starting Jan ‘26!
payment plans available per request.
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let’s get the story even stronger!
This edit examines the bigger picture of your story. We’ll dive into things like plot structure, world-building, pacing, characterization, etc.
RATE: $0.009/word
ex. 100k words = $900
Developmental edits also include in-line comments and an editorial letter explaining strengths and areas to consider/suggestions.
*this includes two read-throughs or passes. if you’d like an additional pass, this will add an additional 50% fee
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let’s make it sing!
This is a combination of line and copy editing, which includes assessing word choice, flow, grammar, etc.
RATE: $0.007/word
ex. 100k words = $700
Line + copy edits come with an editorial letter and style guide.
*this includes one read-through or pass. if you’d like an additional pass, this will add an additional 50% fee
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the final look-through!
The proofread is the final read-through of the manuscript. At this stage, I’ll be looking for typos, grammar mishaps, etc.
RATE: $0.005 / word
ex. 100k words = $500
*this includes one read-through or pass. if you’d like an additional pass, this will add an additional 50% fee
I utilize the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in my editing process.
wanna bundle?
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let’s collaborate the whole way!
This bundle combines the developmental, line, copy, and proofread edits. I’ll help see your revisions from beginning to end.
RATE: $0.017/word
ex. 100k words = $1700
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all but the very end!
This bundle combines developmental, line, and copy edits. I’ll leave the proofreading to you (or another editor you’d like to use)!
We’ll examine your story from big picture details all the way to word choice and spelling.
RATE: $0.015/word
ex. 100k words = $1500
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let’s polish!
This bundle includes a combination of copy, line, and proofread edits.
We’ll look at the finer details and do a final look for small mistakes.
RATE: $0.001 / word
ex. 100k words = $1,000
all edits come with email support from me. I see the author/editor relationship as a collaborative one, and I will support your journey however I can <3