How to Begin

Option 1: Use the Intake Form

The intake form is a structured, ND-friendly way to share your project details.

It will ask for:

• your name and email
• your preferred communication style
• manuscript genre
• word count
• file format (.docx, .ods, .rtf)
• project summary (bullet points are fine)
• specific concerns, if any
• your timeline
• how you plan to submit the file

Option 2: Email Me Directly

If forms aren’t your thing, email is equally welcome.

inquiry@andrewlbond.com

You can write as much or as little as you like. A simple message such as the following is perfectly acceptable:

Hi Andrew, I’d like help with a line edit / copyedit. My manuscript is about wordcount and the genre is genre. Here are a few goals for the edit: optionalbulletpoints. I’d love a quote and timeline.

If email feels easier than form fields, choose this route.

What Happens Next

Whether you submit the form or email:

1. You send 2–5 sample pages
   (Any section of the manuscript is fine.)
2. I review the sample
   to determine the level of editing that will serve your work best.
3. You receive a clear quote and timeline
   No pressure, no upsells, no ambiguity.
4. If you approve, we will schedule the edit
   You’ll get a firm delivery date.
5. I then complete your edit and return:
   • a tracked-changes file
   • a clean file
   • a brief notes summary (if helpful)

You’re welcome to ask questions at your own pace, or simply take the files and continue revising on your own.

File Formats I Accept

You may submit your manuscript as:

• .docx
• .ods
• .rtf

I return edits in the same format you send.

If you aren’t sure which format works best with your writing software, I can help you choose one.

Turnaround Times

Typical scheduling windows:

• Short-form editing: 2–5 days
• Novella-length editing: 2–3 weeks
• Novel-length editing: 3–5 weeks

You’ll always receive an exact delivery date before we begin.

If You’re Not Ready to Start Yet

Many authors prefer to browse before committing. You can explore these pages:

Editing Services

Editing Details

Editing FAQ

About the Editor

You’re welcome to begin whenever you’re ready.