Pricing
Bespoke Editing Packages
At Ravendale Editorial, we believe in transparent, tailored pricing to help you plan your editing journey with confidence. Every manuscript is unique, so these prices serve as a guide rather than a rigid quote. You’ll always receive a customised estimate based on your needs, goals, and word count.
Included With Every Service
- A hybrid editorial approach: clear, honest feedback delivered with care
- Follow-up emails and/or an optional call for questions after delivery
- A personalised report with a chapter by chapter analysis
- An in-depth editorial analysis tailored to the author’s unique voice and the text’s purpose. Key areas of focus include:
- Pacing
- Plot Structure
- Character Development
- Worldbuilding
- Tone & Voice
- Dialogue
- Clarity
- Emotional Impact
- Immersion
- Internal Logic
Foundations First Package
| Prologue + First Three Chapters (Up to 10,000 words) Bespoke hybrid feedback (developmental + line-level) Delivered as a full report, as with the full manuscript packages One follow-up email or optional short call £225 flat rate For manuscripts where the first three chapters and prologue exceed 10,000 words, additional feedback is available at £20 per 1,000 words. Most projects are returned within one week. |
Full Manuscript Packages
| Word Count | Guide Price |
| 70,000 | £2,000 |
| 80,000 | £2,200 |
| 90,000 | £2,400 |
| 100,000 | £2,600 |
| Please enquire for a tailored quote and availability. Turnaround times vary depending on manuscript length and scope, with most projects returned within four weeks. |
Shorter Project Packages
| Project Type | Word Count | Guide Price |
| Short Story | Up to 7,500 | £80-£120 |
| Novelette | 7,500-17,500 | £120-£250 |
| Novella | 17,500-40,000 | £250-£800 |
Complimentary Offer
Whether you’re not ready for a full edit just yet, or simply want to get a feel for our style, we offer a complimentary feedback report on your opening chapter. This includes our hybrid editorial analysis, with actionable comments and a short follow-up. This is a great way to experience the depth, clarity, and delivery of our feedback, and see whether our approach is the right fit for you and your story.
Returning Clients
We warmly welcome returning clients and offer complimentary revisions and tailored discounts for full second-draft reviews or follow-up rounds on the same manuscript. Whether you’re revising after feedback or polishing further, we’re happy to discuss reduced rates based on the scope of the update.
Flexible Options
If you would prefer to work chapter by chapter, or in 10,000-word stages, flexible payment options are available on our full manuscript packages. Contact us to discuss a schedule that suits your writing rhythm, creative flow, and financial circumstances.
A Note on Scope
We do not offer fact-checking, indexing, or reference verification, and as such we currently do not accept non-fiction or memoir projects. We also do not conduct specific sensitivity reads, however our critique may identify sensitivity issues within our scope and experience. We specialise in fiction of all kinds, with a soft spot for speculative, fantastical, and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Need Something Different?
If you have a unique request, special timeline, or a manuscript that doesn’t fit these categories, just reach out. We’re always happy to discuss flexible options.
On Currency and Payment
All pricing is in GBP. For international clients, PayPal and Stripe are accepted. We also accept direct bank transfer. Invoices include a clear breakdown of service and scope.
Once a personalised quote has been provided and a service agreed, we request 50% payment on submission, and the remaining 50% on completion.
Hybrid Editorial Expertise in Story Enhancement
Discover how Ravendale Editorial transforms manuscripts through tailored editing that boosts narrative impact and creative flair.
Character Development
Refining character arcs to ensure authenticity and emotional resonance.
Narrative Structuring
Crafting cohesive plotlines for immersive storytelling.
World-Building Precision
Strengthening setting details for vivid and compelling environments.
Dialogue Polishing
Enhancing dialogue for natural flow and character voice consistency.