Writing Services

Personal help from Rob Parnell

If you would like me to help you with a writing project, please email me direct at [email protected].Β 

Please give me as much detail as possible so that I can help you as much as I can.

Here is an overview of what I can offer

1. Manuscript Critique (Developmental Feedback)

πŸ’‘ What it is: A detailed review of a manuscript’s strengths and weaknessesβ€”plot, characters, pacing, structure, and overall storytelling.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers who want honest feedback before self-publishing or submitting to agents.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Short Story (up to 5,000 words) – $50

  • Novella (up to 30,000 words) – $150

  • Full Novel (up to 80,000 words) – $350

2. Line Editing (Sentence-Level Polish)

πŸ’‘ What it is: A deep, word-by-word edit improving clarity, style, readability, and sentence flow.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers confident in their story but needing a professional polish.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Per 1,000 words – $25

  • Full Novel (up to 80,000 words) – $500

3. Proofreading (Final Check for Typos & Grammar)

πŸ’‘ What it is: A final sweep for grammar, punctuation, and minor errors before publication.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers who have completed editing and need a final quality check.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Per 1,000 words – $15

  • Full Novel (up to 80,000 words) – $300

4. One-on-One Writing Coaching

πŸ’‘ What it is: Personalized coaching calls via Zoom or email guidance to help overcome writer’s block, structure a book, or refine storytelling techniques.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers struggling with motivation, structure, or creative flow.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • 30-minute coaching call – $50

  • 1-hour coaching call – $90

  • Monthly coaching package (4 x 1-hour calls + email support) – $300

5. Query Letter & Synopsis Critique

πŸ’‘ What it is: A professional review of an author’s query letter and synopsis to help pitch their book to agents or publishers.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers seeking traditional publishing deals.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Query Letter Review – $50

  • Synopsis Review (up to 2 pages) – $75

  • Query + Synopsis Combo – $100

6. Book Blurb & Sales Page Copywriting

πŸ’‘ What it is: A compelling book description that entices readers and improves sales conversions.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Self-published authors wanting a strong Amazon or website book listing.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Book Blurb (Amazon/KDP optimized) – $60

  • Full Sales Page Copy (blurb + author bio + hooks) – $120

7. Beta Reading (General Reader Feedback)

πŸ’‘ What it is: A casual but insightful reader response covering pacing, engagement, and overall enjoyment.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers who need an unbiased reader’s perspective.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • Up to 10,000 words – $30

  • Full Novel (up to 80,000 words) – $200

8. Social Media & Marketing Strategy for Authors

πŸ’‘ What it is: A custom marketing strategy for launching and promoting books online.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers unsure how to use social media or ads to sell books.
πŸ’° Pricing:

  • One-time consultation (1-hour call + strategy doc) – $150

  • Full social media launch plan (3-month strategy) – $350

9. Custom Services & VIP Packages

πŸ’‘ What it is: A tailored combination of editing, coaching, and marketing for serious authors.
πŸ“„ Ideal for: Writers looking for an all-in-one publishing strategy.
πŸ’° Pricing: Custom quotes available based on project needs.