iō Editing Services

Whether you're in the early days of drafting, ready to submit your work for publication, or are looking to advance your professional career in writing, we strive to guide you toward your vision and prioritize your voice as a writer.

Creative Editing

Accepting creative prose of up to 7,500 words. Each editing package includes a virtual one-on-one consultation to ensure our feedback aligns with your vision and goals.

  • Developmental editing / .03¢ per word: A big-picture perspective on content, overall organization, and genre conventions to advance your piece to its next draft. Includes a detailed editorial letter, line edits (if applicable), and virtual one-on-one consultation.
  • Copyediting / .02¢ per word: Feedback on clarity, accuracy, and consistency to develop a fully polished manuscript. Includes detailed written feedback on your draft and a virtual one-on-one consultation.
  • Comprehensive editing / .04¢ per word: A combination of developmental and copy-editing to provide individualized support throughout your revision process. Includes a detailed editorial letter, line edits (if applicable), written feedback on your draft, and two virtual one-on-one consultations.

Deposit & Minimum Price

  • A $5 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of submission
  • 7,500 word limit with a $30 minimum

Learn more about our creative editing packages.

Academic & Career Opportunities Editing

Accepting higher education admission materials and/or application materials for other career-related opportunities. Each package includes a virtual one-on-one consultation to learn more about your academic and career goals to best serve you.

Career Opportunities/Internship Materials

  • Cover letters / $70
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) / $60
  • Resumes / $50

Admission Materials

  • Long essays / $30 per page, 5 pages max.: Includes statements of purpose or personal statements for graduate programs or other academic programs.
  • Short essays / $20 per page, 5 pages max.: Includes short answers on admissions applications, scholarship essays, diversity statements, research proposals, and teaching philosophy statements.

Comprehensive Package

  • Comprehensive package / $200: Create your own set of materials for us to edit. This may include a long essay, a cover letter, a CV or resume, one option from the short essay category under "Admission Materials," and a statement of purpose or personal statement.

Deposit

  • A $5 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of submission

Learn more about our academic and career opportunities editing packages.

Instructions

  1. Submit your creative prose or admission and/or application materials and pay the $5 deposit using this form. NOTE: If submitting materials for Academic & Career Opportunities Editing, please also submit supplemental information relevant to your application, including the job/internship description, graduate program website, or any other resources that would be helpful for us to tailor your application.
  2. An editing contract and PayPal invoice will be sent to you using the email you include on this form. Review pricing above and additional details for each service. Please return your signed contract and paid invoice within 72 hours upon delivery.*
  3. Turnaround time varies for each editing project and will be outlined in your editing contract; our average timeline is within 15-30 business days following the initial consultation (if applicable) OR upon receipt of your contract and paid invoice.

*Please note that editing projects commence upon receipt of BOTH a signed contract and paid invoice. If we do not receive both within 72 hours upon their delivery to you, your editing project will be declined without refund of the $5 deposit. If you need additional time to complete your contract and invoice, please contact us.

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