Tammy Salyer – Editor

Hello! I'm Tammy, a long-time editor who understands the ups and downs of the writing life. With over 15 years of experience, I've helped dozens of authors refine and publish successful books. My clients include award winners, bestsellers, and six-figure earners across genres.

I'm currently scheduling from March 2026.

SERVICES & RATES

Professional editing is an investment in your book's success, and these rates reflect my experience and dedication to delivering high-quality work.

⚠️ Please ensure these rates fit within your budget before querying. ⚠️

🖋 EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT – 1¢ USD/word

🖋 DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING – 2–4¢ USD/word

🖋 LIGHT/MEDIUM COPY EDITING – 1.2–2.5¢ USD/word

🖋 LINE EDITING (also called HEAVY COPY EDITING) – 2.6–5¢ USD/word

🖋 PROOFREADING/COLD READING – 1¢ USD/word. I only offer proofreading for manuscripts that have been professionally copy edited and come with a complete word list and style sheet. Please include this with your query or brief.

🖋 QUERY LETTER REVIEW/REVISE OR WRITE - $200 to review/revise or write from scratch. A synopsis or outline is required if I haven’t edited your novel.

🖋 BACK COVER COPY (AKA BLURB) REVIEW/REVISE OR WRITE - $150 to review/revise or write from scratch. A synopsis or outline is required if I haven’t edited your novel.

🖋 SYNOPSIS REVIEW/REVISE OR WRITE – $400 to review/revise or write from scratch. A chapter-by-chapter outline is required.

🖋 CONSULTING/VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - $50 USD/HOUR.

As an author myself, I appreciate the care and effort crafting a book requires. I won't just edit your work—I'll be your partner and publishing coach. My goal is to help your manuscript shine so you can achieve your publishing dreams.

I'm welcoming new voices and stories into my client circle and would love to chat about how I can help make your story resonate with your audience. Like many readers, I’m most attracted to stories with strong emotional through lines punctuated with action, intrigue, and suspense, such as works by authors like T. Kingfisher, Neal Stephenson, Martha Wells, and Patrick Rothfuss. I'm excited to learn about your story and discuss how we can partner to take it to the next level.

If you're not quite sure where to begin, send me a message and let's discuss any questions or ideas you may have. Thanks for taking an interest. I look forward to working together!