Services & Packages
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The Language of Editing
Every project has different needs, and every writer has different goals. The descriptions below are here to help you understand each step of the process so you can feel confident about what your work requires.
Line Editing
Line editing focuses on refining your prose at the sentence and paragraph level, enhancing clarity, flow, and overall voice. We improve pacing, smooth out awkward phrasing, and remove unnecessary repetition to ensure your writing reads cleanly and effectively while still sounding like you. *This edit is the best option for AI-written content.
Copy Editing
The process of copy editing addresses refining your content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. We’ll make sure transitions from one idea to the next are smooth, standardize the technical aspects (formatting, capitalization) and check spelling and grammar.
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is typically the earliest stage of the editorial process, focusing on the big-picture elements of your manuscript such as plot, pacing, structure, and character development. At this stage, the goal is to strengthen the foundation of your story rather than refine sentence-level details. Developmental editing does not include proofreading or line/copy editing.
Proofreading
Often the final stage of editing, this process is looking for surface-level errors such as typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting inconsistencies.
Services & Pricing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Line or Copy Editing
Beta Reading
Ghostwriting
Ghostwriting services are available for clients who need support bringing their ideas, outlines, or partial drafts into a fully developed manuscript. Whether you have a clear vision or just the beginning of a concept, we work closely with you to shape your story while maintaining your voice, tone, and intent throughout the process. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is always signed to ensure confidentiality, and projects can be structured in milestones. Rate: .006/word
Looking for high-level, reader-focused feedback on your story from both an experienced editor and an avid reader? You’ll receive a detailed written report highlighting what works well, what may feel unclear or confusing, and constructive suggestions to help guide your next steps in revision. Rate: $20/20 pages.
Under 50,000 words
$80
Over 50,000 words
$150
10,000 Words
20,000 Words
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$40
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$60
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Packages
Pricing for packages below is dependent on word count. Please reach out to Forge directly for a quote.
Publication Ready
Developmental edit, line edit, and final proofread.
This comprehensive package guides your manuscript from concept to completion, refining both the structure of your story and the clarity of your prose. Through developmental insight, detailed line editing, and final proofreading, we ensure your work is cohesive, polished, and ready for publication—whether you’re a first-time writer or an established author.
A great option for new or established authors.
BookCraft
Plot & ghostwriting.
We collaborate with you to bring your story from concept to completed manuscript. Beginning with your ideas, we develop a structured plot and outline, then move through the writing process in defined milestones—ensuring steady progress, clear feedback, and a cohesive final draft shaped with your voice and vision at its core.
A great option for new authors or busy self-publishers who know exactly what they want.
Line edit, copy edit, and final proofread.
The Precision Package refines your work at every sentence level, enhancing clarity, consistency, and overall flow. We ensure your ideas are communicated with precision and polish, resolving issues of wording, structure, and logic so your final piece reads cleanly, cohesively, and with professional confidence.
A great option for non-fiction content or AI-written content in need of humanizing.
Precision Package
Plot Outlines: Forging a Foundation
The Iron | $100
This outline includes genre/trope definition, general plot summary, detailed main character summary, general side character summaries, chapter-by-chapter plot summary, short book description.
Ranges in length from 5-8 pages. Max number of chapters: 30
The Ember | $60
This outline includes genre/trope definition, general character summary, and a general plot summary.
Ranges in length from 2-5 pages. Max number of chapters: 20.
The Flame | $150
This outline includes genre/trope definition, general plot summary, major events/plot twist identification, a character list (descriptions, habits, background, and reference photos), detailed plot summary, chapter-by-chapter summary, and book description.
Ranges in length from 5-15 pages. Max number of chapters: 40.
Submit Your Draft
Bring us your sprawling, messy concepts. We will find the spine of the book and forge it into something unbreakable.