Question 1

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

All the services we offer can be found on the services page.

Question 2

What are your rates?

Accepted Answer

Our rates vary by the project. Email us directly at info@crazednovelist.com for information concerning rates. It is best to submit your sample for a quote on the services page to get an accurate quote.

Question 3

What genres do you work in?

Accepted Answer

We work in a variety of genres. The following is a short, but inexhaustive list of what we work with:

Fiction: contemporary, magical realism, fantasy, sci-fi, gameLit RPG, horror, historical fiction, romance, thriller/suspense, comic books/graphic novels, etc.

Nonfiction: History, science, memoir, autobiography, pop culture, general nonfiction, etc.

TV/Film: TV pilots, short films, and feature films

Video games: cutscenes, triggered dialogue, etc.

Question 4

How do I know if I need an editor?

Accepted Answer

If you have just finished a novel, short film script, TV pilot script, or feature film script, you may want an editor to look at the earliest stages of the piece to spot errors in plot, issues with mood/tone, and other potential areas of frustration.
 
It is best to obtain feedback from beta readers first and then obtain developmental editing prior to a line or copyediting phase. However, each book is different.

With unfinished works, we do provide coaching and ghostwriting services to help you cross the finish line with your book.

Question 5

What is your turnaround on projects?

Accepted Answer

Turnaround greatly depends on how much work has been done on the project beforehand, how long the project is in length, and what other tasks we must complete in conjunction with completing your project (reading materials, researching, etc.)

Question 6

How can I contact you?

Accepted Answer

You may use the "Contact Us" form in the footer or contact us via email at info@crazednovelist.com. If you wish to submit a sample for a quote, you may fill out the form on the Services Page.

Question 7

Does my work need to be finished before you see it?

Accepted Answer

We cannot work on projects that are not complete. Please only submit completed manuscripts and screenplays (for editing and publishing services).

With unfinished works, we do provide coaching and ghostwriting services to help you cross the finish line with your book.

Question 8

What are your steps of service?

Accepted Answer

Steps of Service for Developmental Editing

Client Contact
Sample Review + Quote
Client Intake Form (Client Agrees With Quote and Service Scope) <--- Your Next Step
Discussion of Start Date, Estimated Delivery Date, Payment Terms, Etc. (email, phone, or Google Meets)
Contract (Drafted and Signed By Both Parties)
Invoice (deposit due on or before Start Date)
Work Begins On Start Date
Delivery of marked up manuscript along with developmental document manus on or before Delivery Date
Client Review Period (Two Weeks)
Developmental call + revision plans

Steps of Service for  Copy/Line Editing

Client Contact
Sample Review + Quote
Client Intake Form (Client Agrees With Quote and Service Scope)
Paid Sample Edit (If Applicable)
Discussion of Start Date, Estimated Delivery Date, Payment Terms, Etc.
Contract (Drafted and Signed By Both Parties)
Invoice (Deposit Due on or Before Start Date)
Work Begins On Start Date
Three Editorial Passes
Delivery to Client On or Before Delivery Date
Client Review Period (Two Weeks)
Client Returns Final Draft
Editor Cleanup of Draft/Check Changes (Return to Client)

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