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Taryne Main-Ruhle
Trusted editor-bestie for romance writers.
Why working with me is different:
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No rushed publishing house deadlines
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Personalized, collaborative editing with compassion
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No judgement, only progress regardless of where you are in your writing journey
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Services priced below standard editorial rates
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Afterpay options through Affirm & Klarna
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Indie publishing oriented
Clients
How it works
Fill out the quote form. You’ll need to provide a 1,000 word sample of your novel to receive the free sample edit and pricing estimate.
In 24-48 hours, you’ll receive an email from me with the edited sample attached and a price quote. At this point, you’re welcome to schedule a optional, free virtual consultation to meet with me. You can do so via email or by going to the Meet the Editor section on this site.
The next step is to review and sign the contract to book editing services. We will discuss editing timeline and fit you into an available slot in the upcoming months. This requires a $50 deposit which counts toward the overall cost.
When the agreed upon date arrives, the first half of the total cost will be requested. Then you send over your novel to me via email.
I’ll spend around four weeks reading the manuscript in full, providing in-document commentary and typing up either an editorial letter or style sheet depending on the service. Proofreading would involve only in-document commentary and strikethroughs.
Once the project is finished, the remaining portion of the invoice will be requested and the edited manuscript will be returned.
Editing Services
Developmental Editing
A more in-depth approach related to the story content involving issues with plot structure, pacing, POV, and characterization.
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Typically the first editing phase
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Must be done separately from line and copyedits
$0.015/word
Proofreading
Final sweep through for any lingering stylistic issues, typos, or formatting errors.
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Usually completed post formatting to also catch spacing, header, page numbering issues and more
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A style sheet completed prior to this phase will be needed to ensure consistency in stylistic corrections
$0.003/word
Line editing + Copyediting
A detailed review of issues related to grammar, spelling, tone and style, concise language, transitions, syntax, word choice, and flow.
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Involves only technical corrections with little to no story-level feedback
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Polish and flow stage of editing only appropriate once the foundational elements are solidified
$0.012/word
The Quality Combo Package
An all-in-one package that ensures you cover all the bases. Please note that these editing services are not done all at once but in three phases of editing, each taking 2-4 weeks.
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All editing phases are included in this package: developmental editing, line and copyediting, and a proofread
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Involves revision periods between each step to allow the writer to incorporate corrections
$0.03/word
How do I know whether we are a good fit?
Great question! I believe editor-writer compatibility is essential. For this reason, I always offer a free 1,000 word sample edit and virtual consultation prior to booking.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes! If you decide to schedule a consultation, I will send a Google Meet link for us to meet virutally on a mutually agreed upon day and time.
What are your typical turnaround times?
Developmental editing - around four weeks
Line and copyediting - around four weeks
Proofreading - around two weeks
What genres are you willing to edit?
Anything under the romance spectrum!
Do you provide a contract?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to review the terms before signing. Once you've accepted them, I will send over the contract via Docusign for our signatures.
Do you offer payment plans?
I offer Affirm and Klarna at checkout for those who would prefer to use an afterpay option. Otherwise, a $50 deposit is required to book. Then, half of the total cost will be requested when editing begins and the remaining portion when the full editing services are completed.