SUMMIT EDITING
We'll turn "I guess I'll keep reading" into "One more chapter!"
What genres do we accept/what do we specialize in?
We take all forms of speculative fiction (this includes epic fantasy, kingdom fantasy, magical realism, cozy fantasy, and historical fantasy), contemporary, and historical fiction.
At this time, we aren’t accepting horror, mystery, dark fantasy, or romance. Manuscripts containing a romantic subplot are okay, so long as the plot isn’t revolving around the romantic element.
Jael specializes in middle grade and young adult speculative fiction of all kinds.
Hannah specializes in young adult speculative and historical fiction.
We don’t accept picture books at this time.
What are our submission guidelines?
We ask that all manuscripts be submitted via email before the communicated deadline. All manuscripts should be in Google Docs, Times New Roman font, 12pt, double spaced, with page breaks between chapters.
Do you require a sample writing before signing with clients?
Not currently! Although that is subject to change and we may request a sample if we are unsure if your manuscript will be a good fit for us.
What is the difference between proof reading, line edits, and a manuscript assessment?
A manuscript assessment is a deep-dive into plot and characters. It’s developmental, meaning it focuses on strengthening the pieces of the story and making sure there aren’t any plot holes or inconsistencies in the characters. Manuscript assessments don’t dig into prose or grammar, focusing on the core of the story and building it up.
Line edits are focused on strengthening the prose of the story. Adding variety to sentence structure, improving dialogue or descriptions, and finding places where the prose is confusing or lengthy. The goal of line edits is to help your story sound more polished.
Proofreading is a final read-through of your manuscript. We’re not looking at characters, plot, or prose. Just checking for misspelled words, grammar mistakes, and formatting issues.
What are our content guidelines?
We do not accept any manuscripts containing explicit sexual content. Closed-door romance is okay. Because we aren’t trained in it, we do not accept any manuscripts containing LGBTQ+ themes.
We want to do our best to help you and your story. However, if we accept a manuscript and find that it contains themes strictly against our content guidelines, we reserve the right to terminate the contract.
How long does editing usually take?
Manuscript assessments take approximately 4 weeks. Line edits are about 3 weeks and proof reading is around 2.
These timelines are approximations and can vary depending on the manuscript length, genre, and structure. We will make sure to communicate deadlines or potential changes to clients quickly and clearly.
Will any part of my book be changed without me knowing it?
No. We will not be making any changes to your story. For a manuscript assessment, we’ll be reading your story and then sending you a separate document with our thoughts and recommended action based on what we found. In line edits and proofreading, we ask that you send your document with suggesting permissions ONLY. We’ll leave comments or suggestions with our thoughts or grammar corrections, but it is your choice to accept them or not.
In no situation will we be confirming or making any changes to your document.
Why do I need to book a consultation call?
We ask all clients to book a call so that we get a chance to know you before we start working on your story. This gives us a chance to ask you about your story - what edits you’ve done so far, what you’re looking for, and what the heart is behind the story. This also gives us more ability to talk over deadlines and expectations and make sure we’re all on the same page going in.