Editorial Services
I am dedicated to helping you translate ideas from your brain to the page and helping the words on those pages convey meaning and purpose. I want to help bring your story to life through revision and reorganization. I approach editing with collaboration in mind, hoping to amplify your voice, support your ideas, and provide guidance when needed.
My Editorial Philosophy
Never rewrite
I strive to offer actionable feedback that you can take or leave, rather than putting my own voice into your work. I believe strongly in the individual voice of each writer. That is what makes each story so unique!
Work collaboratively
I offer multiple opportunities to meet and for you to ask questions throughout the editing process to ensure the work we're doing is productive and helpful.
Kind & direct feedback
I understand what it's like reading someone else's ideas about your work, I want to make this process painless and hopefully enjoyable through empathetic feedback and encouragement paired with adept critiques and helpful questions.
My Editorial Process
1 / Schedule a free discovery call
This is a free, 30-minute chat where you get a chance to get to know me and I get a chance to get to know you and your work. You can schedule this call with me through the form on the "contact" page of this website.
2 / Receive a sample edit and estimate
I offer a sample edit (between 1500 and 2000 words) for you to learn how I actually work, and I can get excited about the project you're working on.
3 / Sign contract
This process is not as dull as it sounds! It's the final step before the exciting stuff begins!​
4 / Review meetings/check-ins
In order to ensure that the work I'm doing and your expectations are continually in alignment, and in pursuit of a collaborative environment, I offer every client check-in and review meetings. These meetings are scheduled out in advance and tailored to each edit and client.
5 / Enjoy your reviewed work!
I strive to leave each client satisfied and ready to tackle the next step in the publishing and editing process. I truly get so excited to see what's next for those that I work with.
What do I work with?
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Speculative fiction
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Dystopia
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Science fiction
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Fantasy
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​Any genre of Clean (spice free) fiction
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Biblical retellings
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Christian fiction
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Romance​​
Overall, I work with stories that are from the heart, that seek to ask tough questions, engage interesting conversations, or help you gain new perspectives. I love books that deal with Biblical themes and help readers to see God's truths in new ways. However, I'm certainly open to books that are not from the Christian worldview. The vibes of books that I work with range from sweet and silly to deep and raw.
If your book doesn't match one of the genres listed above, that's totally okay, reach out to me through the "contact" page or directly by emailing kateplahitko@gmail.com and we can see if we're a good fit for each other!
Beta Read - $0.005 per word
For you if...
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you have a partially or fully finished work that you'd like some detailed, professional feedback on
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you need help or confidence in assessing how your story is shaping up from a reader's perspective
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you'd like ideas on how your target audience would perceive your work
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you're seeking more emotion-forward feedback on reader enjoyment and engagement ​
Focus points:​
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distracting or awkward prose, narration, and/or dialogue
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moments/scenes that really work, are engaging, and pull the reader deeper into the story or moments that do the opposite
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character development and continuity
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genre conventions and consistency
Deliverables:
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document with in-line comments focusing on real-time reactions as a reader
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short comprehensive document listing common questions and overall thoughts
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Developmental Edit - $0.02 per word
For you if...
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you have a fully written draft of your manuscript
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you're looking for detailed and comprehensive feedback to not just identify errors or things that don't work but suggest places where your writing could be improved
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you've gotten feedback from others (beta readers or peers) and feel you need more detailed guidance or an investigation of certain issues that have been identified
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no one besides yourself has read your story and you're curious about where you're at with the big picture story elements (story structure, character arcs, pacing, etc.)
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you'd like help reordering, restructuring, and/or clarifying your story
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you love your piece but it needs a fresh set of eyes to work through issues you've noticed yourself​​​
Focus points:
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​structure and organization
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chapter breaks ​
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plot
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scene organization
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genre conventions
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character development and consistency​
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narrative flow and writing technique
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thematic elements
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tension and pacing
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some grammar and line-level editing ​
Deliverables:
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revision letter identifying major issues and offering comprehensive, actionable solutions
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in-line notes, queries, and insights
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mid-project and post project meetings to discuss trajectory of project and your satisfaction with my work
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Line Edit - $0.01 per word
For you if...
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you have a fully written draft of your manuscript
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you've gotten feedback from others (beta readers or peers) and feel you need more detailed guidance or an investigation of certain issues that have been identified
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the overall plot structure and character arcs are in good working order but there are still issues within the text
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you love your piece but it needs a fresh set of eyes to work through issues you've noticed yourself ​​​
Focus points:
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sentence-level issues and inconsistencies​
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wordiness and flow of scenes/pacing
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awkward phrasing and clarity of each moment
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voice and tone consistency
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effect of individual scenes and sentences
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tension and pacing of scenes ​
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grammar, punctuation, and usage errors
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chapter sequencing and scene transitions
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awkward dialogue and inner monologue
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POV
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Repetition of words and phrases (and tropes or scene patterns)
Deliverables:
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revision letter identifying recurring issues and offering comprehensive, actionable solutions
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in-line notes, queries, and insights
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mid-project and post project meetings to discuss trajectory of project and your satisfaction with my work
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