Jaime Dill

I believe an editorial partnership should be grounded in collaboration and advocacy. My worldview and opinions are not the creative work on the table. The work is solely the author's. Though there's no way I can squeeze myself into someone's brain to fully know the story with the same depth, I believe it is my job to listen as closely as possible in hopes that I can adopt enough of the author's knowledge and creativity to see what they see and blend my professional perspective into the picture. Having both traditional publishing and self-publishing experience, I work with a lot of flexibility, pushing industry expectations on those who ask for it, and chucking it out the window for those who want to follow their own path. I like to think of my experience as a filing cabinet. I wait to hear what the author is looking for, then I pull out the right tools and advice for that specific project. As such, my process involves a lot of communication. I've found over time and through stories with writers and editorial peers that most poor editorial experiences occur when people work on assumptions or fail to discuss confusion. You best believe I am going to check in with your feelings constantly and ask if there's anything I can do to adjust because the best editing happens when we go from awkward strangers to trusted friends who aren't afraid of the give and take of honesty. And often that includes making a safe space to vent about life outside of writing too, since stress impacts writing and can be so painful to carry alone. I get it, all too well. I want to support whole people, not just pages.

My dual-focused experience in small press publishing and self-publishing equips me with a skill set that stretches from story conception, all the way to book release and the marketing that follows after. Services I am currently providing include:- Developmental Editing- Line Editing- Copy Editing- Proofreading- Miscellaneous ConsultsFor full details of each service, check out the rates section of the FAQServices I have previously provided but do not currently offer: - Author Marketing Advising - Formatting - Minimalistic Book Cover Design- Interior Book Design- Chapter Heading Illustrations I'm always eager to hear new inquiries outside of this experience to see if there's any way I can help or if there are any editorial peers I can refer authors to!Not sure what you need? I offer free consultations and samples! You're always welcome to reach out and let me know what you're working on and why you're seeking help, then I can take a peek to help you figure out what service will help you most.

The majority of my experience is in Young Adult (YA) Contemporary and Adult in the genres Fantasy and Romance, which includes the subgenres contemporary fantasy, magical realism, dystopian, historical fantasy, sci-fi fantasy crossover, paranormal/supernatural fantasy, and high fantasy. However, I often work on other genres and crave variety so I don't burn out on one particular thing: - YA historical fiction- YA sci-fi- Adult literary fiction- Adult contemporary- Adult upmarket- Adult mystery, blends include: fantasy, contemporary romance, detective/proceduralAlternate forms:- Poetry (singles and collections)- Short fiction (flash and longer form)- Creative non-fiction- genre blends and age crossoversThemes/reps I can personally provide sensitivity for:- LGBTQIA+ - Chronic illness- Mental health- Neurodivergent householdsI'm always open to new genres I feel equipped to handle! However, here are a few things I do not work on:- Most non-fiction (I do like memoir!)- Political fantasy- Sports themes- Christian fiction- Westerns- Graphic novels (they're cool as hell, but I don't know much about storyboards, sadly)- Militant themes/settings

Yes! I offer free consultations AND free samples. You're always welcome to reach out and let me know what you're working on and why you're seeking help. Then, I can take a peek to help you figure out what service will help you most, as well as give you a taste of how I edit so you can decide if we're a good match.

(last updated October 6, 2026)Months labeled "booked" are 100% unavailable. Months labeled "tentative" have limited space available for new inquiries and will be offered in the order inquiries are received. 2026January - bookedFebruary - bookedMarch - bookedApril - bookedMay - bookedJune - bookedJuly - bookedAugust -  bookedSeptember - bookedOctober -  bookedNovember - tentativeDecember - booked2027January - tentativeFebruary -  bookedMarch & onward - all slots availableSmaller works/services may fit into my schedule sooner. It ultimately depends on the size of the project, your timeline, how soon you want to get started, and what room I have at the time of inquiry. When in doubt, always reach out and ask. Even if my availability doesn't work for you, I'll likely have a trusted editor to recommend.

Occasionally a project will demand special pricing, but most often, you can expect my rates will be calculated by the following (USD currency):Critical Read: $30/hourPerfect for the person who just wants to talk things out, this service includes a full read of the manuscript and/or story-related materials and as many Zoom meetings as needed. Time is tracked and itemized according to hours spent reading and consulting. This service can be utilized as needed, functioning much like book coaching. (Note, this service does not include any written feedback.)Developmental Light: $.015/wordIncludes an editorial letter (avg. 15-20 pgs per 100k words) that analyzes the story chapter-by-chapter, with a focus on story mechanics (such as setting, plot, character, etc.) according to the story's genre, age range, and author's publishing goals. Zoom support also provided for the understanding of notes and to discuss revision goals. Developmental Deep: $.025/wordSame as Developmental Light, with the addition of in-document comments throughout the entire manuscript, as well as worksheets when needed. Line Editing: $.04/wordUtilizes Track Changes for the revision of sentences for flow, consistency, and grammatical logic, while also targeting filler and repetitive language. Includes the creation of a style sheet for reference. Copy editing: $.03/wordUtilizes Track Changes for the correction of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Includes the creation of a style sheet for reference. Proofreading: $.005/word, per passUtilizes Track Changes for the correction of any remaining spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors of copy edited works. Will include making of style sheet for those who don't have one. Available for hard copies as well, with book provided at the expense of the author. —My default payment system is 10% deposit upon signing the contract, 50% of remaining total due at start of service, 50% of remaining total due upon return of notes. I am always happy to discuss payment plans as needed. Revision passes: To account for the variety of depth needed, revision passes are priced as 25% off the same OR similar service of your choosing. This allows you to control the level of intensity according to how much work remains. Note, this discount does not cross between developmental and copy scopes. For example, if your original service is "Developmental Deep," you can apply 25% off to another "Developmental Deep" OR choose "Developmental Light" OR "Critical Read." If your original service is "Line," you can apply 25% off to another "Line" OR choose "Copy." If your original service is "Copy," you can apply 25% off to another "Copy" OR choose "Proofreading."For those who have completed a service and are referencing this section for consideration, shoot me an email and we can discuss together what level makes the most sense for where your manuscript is currently.

I schedule and send invoices to your email via my Business PayPal account according to the terms of your contract, which allows you the option to pay with card, PayPal, Venmo, and more.

ContractsAll of my services include a contract, which you are invited to review for the purpose of asking questions or suggesting changes prior to signing. The following clauses are particularly important to me for your protection:Privacy My confidentiality clauses give you peace of mind that your work will not be shared or disussed in any way without your explicit written permission. Refunds With the exception of "Critical Read," each service contract includes a clause that protects your right to raise complaint within 15 days of receiving your notes if the service has somehow failed to meet your expectations. 75% of your payment, excluding deposits, will be refunded if the claim is found valid. I've never had anyone seek a refund, and I hope I never do! But I care a lot about making sure authors have that power since I've worked for many writers who have previously been burned and lost their entire investment. AI To be perfectly clear, here is the specific clause in its entirety, "P&P" being the shorthand name for my editing company: P&P, and its employees, agents, or representatives will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use generative AI engines or software to accomplish its Services, including submitting manuscripts into databases such as ChatGPT. Such use of generative AI engines or software by P&P may be considered a material breach of the above CONFIDENTIALITY clause and grounds for [AUTHOR NAME] to refuse further payment and services. Any discovered use of generative AI implemented by [AUTHOR NAME] as relates to the Work may be considered by P&P a material breach of this Contract and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal remedies, disqualifying [AUTHOR NAME] from the below REFUND clause.   P&P shall not consider writing software used for the purposes of basic grammar checks such as that provided by Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Word, or Scriviner to be generative AI usage, nor shall any use of such software by [AUTHOR NAME] be considered a breach of Contract or grounds for P&P to cancel this Contract, including but not limited to accessibility features such as speech-to-tex or read aloud functions.