Editorial Services

Query Critiques - I will critique your query with track changes and comments! Fast turnaround—24hrs in most cases! Cost: $25 per round of edits.

Submission Package - I will critique your query, synopsis and first 30 pages (double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Fast turnaround—7 days in most cases! Cost: $200. Additional rounds of query critiques can be purchased for $25 per round of edits.

Reader Reports — I will read your full manuscript and write a 3-5 page reader report on overarching issues, suggestions for improvement, and gaps related to plot, pacing, character arcs and worldbuilding. Limited space. Price by word count. Email for quote.

Full Manuscript - I will read your full manuscript and leave you detailed notes, corrections, comments and changes throughout the manuscript, as well as a thorough edit letter with suggestions for improvement and gaps related to plot, pacing, character arcs, worldbuilding, etc. Limited space. Price by word count. Email for quote.

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Testimonials

If you're thinking about booking Katherine Locke for editorial services, do it! She was a dream to work with and her very smart notes were spot on. Katherine was extremely professional and always turned around edits on time. Her insight and guidance were invaluable. Working with her elevated my writing and helped me understand character development in a new way. I am forever grateful for all her hard work and guidance on my manuscript. - Jennie Wexler, YA Author

I have worked with Katherine on multiple manuscripts, and each time she has gone above and beyond to help get my novels into querying-shape. I learned so much from her feedback, and truly would not be the writer I am today without her insight. It’s clear that she is passionate not only about editing, but about helping her clients to unlock their full story-telling potential. I am so glad I stumbled across her website a few years ago! - Sabrina Kleckner, YA Author