packages & pricing

Find the path that fits your story

Every writer’s journey is different. That’s why I offer flexible options — whether you need a single session for clarity, ongoing coaching for accountability, or a full developmental edit of your manuscript. Below you’ll find my current services and pricing.

To make editing and coaching more accessible, all packages over $350 can be paid in 6 monthly, interest-free installments.

Story Coaching

    • One 60-minute Google Meet call

    • Focused guidance on your goals or a specific part of your manuscript

    • Follow-up notes with clear next steps

      $100

    • Two 60-minute Google Meet calls each month

    • Ongoing support for drafting or revising

    • Written action steps after every session

    • Email support between sessions

    $350

    • Six 60-minute calls (two per month)

    • Deeper, consistent support through a draft or major revision

    • Priority email support

    • Alignment with your story’s Why

      $999

Developmental Story Editing

  • Scene-by-scene analysis using Fictionary’s 38 Story Elements

  • Editorial letter (10+ pages) with actionable feedback

  • Summary letter and scene notes to strengthen plot, characters, and theme

  • Mood board based on your story’s themes

  • One-hour post edit call

.03 cents per word

Copyediting & Line Editing

  • Sentence-level refinement for flow, grammar, and clarity

  • Voice-preserving edits

  • Style sheet included

0.21 per word

Discover Your Why Session

  • One 60-90 minute Google Meet call

  • Exploration of your story’s core question (your Why)

  • Includes a personalized 1–2 page Why Reflection you can use in revisions, pitches, and future projects

    $225

Not sure which option is right for you? That’s completely normal. Every writer is at a different stage. Send me a message and I’ll help you find the path that fits your manuscript best.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Every writer’s situation is different, and it’s normal to have questions before you commit. Here are some of the most common things writers ask me — and if yours isn’t here, just send me a message. I’ll be happy to help.

  • Yes — all packages over $350 can be paid in 6 monthly, interest-free installments.

  • Developmental editing is a deep dive into your full manuscript with a detailed editorial letter and scene-by-scene analysis. Coaching is ongoing support while you write or revise, with regular calls and feedback to help you stay on track.

  • I work with all genres of fiction, but I have a special love for speculative, science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, historical, literary, and YA stories.

  • Yes! Many writers begin with a single coaching session or a Discover Your Why session to get clarity before deciding if they’d like longer-term support.

  • That’s completely normal to wonder. If you’re unsure, send me a message — I’ll help you find the best fit for your manuscript and your goals.

  • My focus is fiction, but I do occasionally work on select nonfiction projects (especially those with a narrative or storytelling element). Feel free to ask!

Still unsure which option is right for you? That’s completely normal. Send me a message and we’ll figure it out together.

Every story has a heartbeat. Let’s find yours.

About Elizabeth Pettersson
I’m a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editor and Writer’s Digest award-winning author, publishing fiction under the pen name E.A. Carter. I specialize in speculative, science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, historical, literary, and YA fiction. My approach blends kindness, clarity, and actionable feedback to help writers uncover both the structure and the heartbeat of their stories.

Note: Billing is issued under my legal name, Jeannine Elizabeth Pettersson. All editorial services are provided as Elizabeth Pettersson.