If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to email us directly, but please be sure to check these Frequently Asked Questions before doing so. Your question might already be answered below!
Payments
What forms of payment do you accept?
We use PayPal for all our business transactions. If you are unable to use PayPal, we are open to discussing other options.
What currency do you use?
All prices are in United States dollar (USD), and exchange rates apply to all transactions.
Do you ever have discounts?
We have discounts approximately one to two times a year.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment plans are made on a case-by-case basis. Please mention if you need a payment plan during our consultation, and we can set up a plan within your budget.
Editing Process
What is the purpose of a sample edit?
Have you ever booked a freelancer and been disappointed by the product? We certainly have!
That's why we have the sample edit.
You send us a document of approximately 2,000 words, preferably from the middle of the book, and we'll return it to you with edits and notes. This way, you can see our skills put to work on your own manuscript, and we get a better understanding of how we work together.
What if I don't know what kind of edit I need?
That's okay! In fact, that's normal for newer authors.
When you submit an inquiry, give us your best guess, and we'll discuss the matter to see if we need to make adjustments. If we think you need a different kind of edit, we will make a recommendation, and you make the final decision.
I need developmental editing but can't afford it! What can I do?
If you're not looking for a payment plan, please consider our Manuscript Critique. This service was specifically designed for authors who need a developmental critique but cannot afford or do not want a full edit.
Will your edits change my style?
We absolutely do not want to change your author voice. Our only goal is to help make your book be all it can be. As writers ourselves, we're well aware that authors often use atypical grammar as a stylistic choice.
Genres
What sort of genres do you accept?
We have a preference for contemporary and speculative fiction, but we will work on fiction of any genre.
Do you work with non-fiction?
At this time, no, we do not.
Do you work with explicit and/or graphic content? What about sensitive topics?
We don't shy away from explicit or graphic content! In general, we enjoy a good sex scene and we enjoy horror stories, and while we're not big on gore, we're still happy to edit it.
Communication
How quickly will you respond to inquiries?
We will respond to any inquiries within 48 hours during regular business hours, often less.
That being said, there are times when we are on break. That may be the weekend, holiday, or scheduled vacation. During scheduled vacation time, we will have an auto-response email indicating when we will be back in the office.
Who is the face behind Straight on till Morningside?
We are run by Dana Pitchford, an author and freelance writer. You can learn more on our about page.
Where are you located? What time zone do you live in?
We reside in the United States in Central Standard Time. If you live somewhere outside of the U.S., please be patient! We will respond to your inquiries once we're awake.