Portfolio
Paint Our Song
by Maia Kinley
Editorial Service: Customized Manuscript Evaluation
Genre: Contemporary MM Romance
by Logan Sage Adams
Editorial Service: Developmental Edit
Genre: Historical MM Romance
Awards: Finalist for 2025 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Romance
by Lance W. Bones
Editorial Service: Full Developmental Edit with Book Map
Genre: Dark fantasy academia
Prima Materia: On Matter and Decay, Book 1
by TT Hanna
Editorial Service: Developmental Edit
Genre: Dark Romantasy/Aladdin Retelling
Our Own Light
Other Developmental Editing Projects
DARK FANTASY MM ROMANCE
The King of Ironwall by A. Ang
Editorial Service: Developmental Edit with Book Scene Map
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Fathom by M. Cooke
Editorial Service: Developmental Edit with Book Scene Map
My Process
To formally request a sample edit, fill out the contact form or email me at lsanders@midnightdevotionediting.com with information about your project and initial author goals. I’ll follow up within 2 business days with questions and an Author Questionnaire Form for you to fill out.
Fill out the Contact Form
Sample Edits
In the Author Questionnaire Form, you will send over the first two chapters of your manuscript. I’ll do a sample edit on any 1,500-words within that section. Then, I’ll send my feedback with your sample edit within 5 to 10 days. However, only manuscripts I resonate with and are ready for your chosen service will receive a proposal in their quote.
You Decide If You Want to Hire Me
Next, you’ll determine if my sample edit and quote mesh with your expectations of a developmental editor and your financial situation. If you’re still undecided, you can always come back when you’re ready.
Review & Sign Contract
If you decide to hire me as your editor, I’ll send a contract detailing the scope of work, scheduling, specified deliverables, and a disclosure and confidentiality clause. I also include an AI clause that explicitly states I never use any type of AI for any of my editing or coaching services. To ensure full transparency, you must review the entire contract. It can allow you time to create any changes before signing.
Secure Your Spot with a Deposit
After receiving your signed contract, you can officially secure your spot in my schedule by sending a 30% non-refundable deposit.
Editing
I’ll start on the specified editing or coaching service. The expected turnaround time can vary by service and complexity of the project.
Receive Deliverables
After I finish editing, you will pay the remaining balance. Then, I will send all the deliverables.
Limited Complimentary Email Support
During your revision process, you’ll receive limited complimentary email support. Those who opt for the developmental editing services will receive more hourly support than the manuscript evaluations. This is when you can ask questions, clear up confusion, and receive guidance during the overwhelming revision process.
Unique Payment Plans
Referral Discount
Previous clients who recommend an author to my developmental editing or manuscript evaluation services can receive a 15% referral rate on a future project when they turn into a booked client.
Payment Installment Plans
You’ll receive customized payment installment plan options for each project. Hiring an affordable editor without compromising high-quality work can mean finding one who utilizes a unique and affordable payment plan.