Novels
Nobody Is Perfect*—
That's Why You Need an Editor
* Except for Chelsey Clammer. That's why Chelsey should be your editor.
About Chelsey Clammer
Chelsey has over 16 years of professional editing experience, not to mention the 20+ years she has been editing her own work. She was a senior editor with an online editing company for 8 years, editing a vast array of documents from academic yawn-worthy texts (including an 88-page math disseration) to a fifth grader’s report on whales. In the fun adult world, she has edited for a slew of literary publications and websites. She was the essays editor for both The Nervous Breakdown and Pithead Chapel. And–neat fact–she was the editorial coordinator for International Dairy Queen’s industry magazine (World of DQ) that was sent out to 75,000 people worldwide. (She had to step down from her prestigious DQ editor gig [that, sadly, didn’t provide free Blizzards on a daily basis] when she moved to Texas). She received her BA in English and feminist studies from Southwestern University (2005), her MA in women’s studies from Loyola University Chicago (2009), and her MFA in creative writing from Pacific Lutheran University (Rainier Writing Workshop, class of 2016).
Whether it’s a one-page email to someone really important, or an entire novel you feel like you want to write but don’t know how to go about it, Chelsey can do any type of editorial work–from line edits to coaching you through writing your book.
Services
Types of edits Chelsey can do:
Experience
Chelsey has extensive editing experience in the following mediums:
Now, rates.
Because, honestly, I find it really annoying when at least a general idea of rates aren't listed on someone's website. I mean, really, that's what it comes down to--yeah, you want some edits, but is this editor affordable?
Well, I don't know about other editors, but YES, I'm SUPER-affordable. And I do sliding scale. And I do payment plans. And basically money should never come between a writer and her work. So, here are my rates, which are always up for discussion.
- 100% Human Intelligence
- 100% professionalism
- 100% dedication
- 100% experience
General comments
Send me something and I provide general comments on it (narrative arc, juxtaposition, strengths, what needs to be worked on, next steps, etc.)
$5/page (double spaced)Line edits
Send me any piece of writing, and I do some hardcore line edits which consist of overall comments about the piece, as well as line edits that focus on word choice, rhythm, flow, sound, nitpicky things, etc.
$7/page (double spaced)Hourly work
I am your personal editor/teacher. You tell me what you want to work on, how much you want to work, and I'll find stuff for us to read together and discuss. Or, I can just give you some writing exercises and edit your work. Or, you can just fling your work at me and I'll edit it. Or, I can help coach you through writing, submitting, getting your files organized--whatever. Basically, I am YOURS for however long you want me to be YOURS.
$40/hourRecomendations for submissions
I read what you want to send out for submissions and give you some quick comments about the piece and where I think you should submit it.
$30 + $2/per page (double spaced)Manuscript preparation
Send me a bunch of writing that's in pretty good shape and I go through it and make suggestions as to how it can be organized/improved/worked on to make a book out of the pieces and prepare it for submission. Depending on the size of your project, I can return edits to you anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks (complete manuscripts that are at least 150 pages usually takes me about a month to go through).
$40/hour
Edited essays that make their way to publication.
Chelsey’s classes have helped me to maintain a consistent writing practice. Her feedback is both constructive and generous, leading me to produce many new essays, several which have made their way to publication.
If you want your book to be all that it can be, hire Chelsey. You won’t regret it.
Chelsey Clammer is that rare teacher who sees what your writing might become and provides precision and clarity to achieve your highest creative expression. Her classes attract established and well-published writers, so the benefits increase exponentially. If you have a difficult story to tell, one that is problematic, traumatic—an experience you have not been able to parse—a craft class with Chelsey will shine a light that brings you through that writer’s tunnel. Chelsey helped me revise my memoir and I recommend her editing services with FIVE STARS! My manuscript was flailing until her developmental edits helped transform my first draft, showing me how to deepen my theme and enhance the work with greater attention to scene. If you want your book to be all that it can be, hire Chelsey. You won’t regret it.
She's one of a handful of people I trust with my early words.
With signature sword, wit, and brilliance, Chelsey takes your writing draft and finds the parts that make it yours and then releases the rest to dust. She's one of a handful of people I trust with my early words. Don't hesitate to get on her calendar.
Let's do outstanding literature together
Reach out now with any questions, requests, ideas, manuscripts, and chocolate-chip cookies. I usually answer within 24 hours.