Editorial Services

Get coaching and other editorial services to streamline your path to publication.

These services are based on a three (3) hour minimum. For longer works, project rates are available.

Developmental editing: Get specific, page-by-page feedback on style, voice, story, character and flow to help shape a work: $90/hour

Line editing: Direct editing to tighten sentences with an eye for greatest impact and flow. Fine-tuning a finished work: $90/hour

  • To estimate: 3 hours is approx 4500 words or .06/word 

Individual coaching with developmental feedback, via Zoom: Write, polish and complete your memoir, essay, blog or other work with a highly individualized approach. $135/hr. Sessions typically run 60 or 90 minutes, depending on your needs.

  • Discuss and develop your project’s vision, work through personal hurdles, and set goals.
  • Get accountability to reach your goals with your book, blog, or other writings.
  • Either submit work for written feedback ahead (see above rates) or discuss work live (via share screen).

The following services are based on project rates. Please inquire using the contact link below.

Book-length developmental editing

Book proposal: developmental editing, marketing feedback, research support, and line editing

Ready to Get Started?

Email me a short description of your project and desired time-frame.

Testimonials

“Cynthia Yoder is an excellent writer, an excellent editor, and an excellent writing instructor. I recommend her services.”
Joan Detz, author, How To Write & Give A Speech (St. Martin’s Press), Joandetz.com

“Thank you so much for your help this month with this new project! Your notes and edits were invaluable.”
Heather McLoud, author, heathermcloudauthor.com

“Working with you, Cynthia, has been the best decision I made in a long time. I’m stretching and enjoying every chapter. I would not have continued writing at this pace if it wasn’t for your class, your encouragement, your experience, and your advice. There have been many months when I wasn’t ready mentally to put anything down on paper, but knowing that you’re there to help me changes my mindset and gives me the energy and creativity to get going.
Miriam Monroe, memoir writing participant and Mary Kay consultant
www.marykay.com/mmonroe1