sophie b. thomas
Certified Story Grid Crime Editor
I am a certified Story Grid Developmental Editor. I am here to help writers elevate their storytelling. I offer two types of services to writers.
START WITH A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION
I'll answer any questions about your specific story, Story Grid, or editing process as a whole.
Book a 30-minute call on my calendar.
1. DRAFT EVALUATION
Cost:
Up to 100,000 words $1,097.00 (standard package)
100,000 to 140,000 words $1,320.00
140,000+ ask for custom quote
If you have completed a manuscript and want to know WHAT'S WORKING and SPECIFIC WAYS TO IMPROVE WHAT'S NOT, I will provide a micro- and macro-level STORY GRID DIAGNOSTIC.
The 5 Deliverables with a Diagnostic:
- High-level analysis of your entire manuscript: Answering 6 core editorial questions of your global story
- In-depth Story Grid analysis of your first 5 scenes
- One-Hour Phone Call Consultation
- Next Steps Recommendation Letter
- Resources and recommendations specific to your genre
BONUS: A free copy of The Story Grid book!
2. DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Cost: $550/month
Weekly coaching calls on your story, providing a short feedback loop between execution and evaluation. (Listen to the Story Grid Podcast for an idea of how these calls go.)
This is for you if:
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You want to take a story idea from conception to manuscript, backed by the Story Grid resources, network, and expertise;
OR
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Your manuscript has been through the DIAGNOSTIC and you would like further help crafting your next draft.
Check out the Story Grid here.