MY SERVICES:
 
For Manuscript Consulting:
An in-depth page-by-page analysis of your manuscript which includes:

~	Basic line editing
~	Written comments in the manuscript, or Track Changes in Word doc, on plot character, style and needed edits.

A three-to-six-page overall story structure evaluation which includes:

~	What is the spine of your story (premise)
~	Placement and pace of scenes to create rising action and suspense
~	Setup, conflicts, climax, resolution
~	Character arcs and transformations

A one hour conversation either in person or over the phone which includes:

~	Going over the story structure evaluation and the notes in the manuscript allowing a free-flow of questions and answers
~	A recording of the session whenever possible

For In Progress Consulting:

~	Dale also works with some clients on in-progress writing projects
~	These can be a single session to tackle a specific issue, or 1-2 hour sessions scheduled on a weekly or bi-monthly basis

FEES AND CONDITIONS:
 

~	For manuscript consulting, $8.00 a page (based on 12 point Courier, double‑spaced, and 1 inch margins all around.)
~	5 sample pages emailed or sent and a free ½ hour phone conversation to discuss the project before committing.
~	50% down at beginning of project, 50% to be paid upon completion
~	For single session or scheduled meetings, $90.00/hour

 
My manuscript consulting services include an in-depth page-by-page analysis, a written story structure evaluation, and a follow-up conversation.