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Sips & Edits

Your story, refined one careful sip at a time.

Editing by Dr. Nefretiti Morant · NefWrites

Request a Free Sample Edit See the Menu

Pull up a chair

You finished your book. Now let's make it shine.

I remember being a new writer, staring at editing prices and feeling like professional help was out of reach. Sips & Edits is the editing service I wish I'd had: careful, honest, and priced so more writers can say yes.

Whether your manuscript needs a full polish or a fresh pair of eyes on the first few chapters, I'll treat your story with the same care I give my own.

Meet your editor

Writer first. Teacher always.

I'm Nef, a published author since 2012 with a catalog of Christian fiction, young adult novels, children's books, and poetry. I know what it takes to get a book from first draft to finished, because I've done it again and again.

  • Published author since 2012 under the NefWrites brand
  • Elementary ELA teacher who works with readers and writers every day
  • PhD in Developmental Psychology, with years of academic and research writing
  • Experienced with adult fiction, YA, and children's books

The Menu

Choose your blend

Simple pricing per 1,000 words, so you always know what to expect. Examples are for a 50,000-word manuscript.

The First Sip

First Chapters Critique

$95 flat
Up to 10,000 words

A taste of professional feedback. I read your opening chapters and send notes on your hook, voice, pacing, and what's working, so you know you're on the right track.

Turnaround: about 1 week
The Taste Test

Manuscript Assessment

$8 per 1,000 words
About $400 · $150 minimum

I read your full manuscript and write an editorial letter on its big-picture strengths and the issues to tackle next. Half the fee is credited toward a Polish or Developmental Edit booked within 60 days.

Turnaround: about 2 weeks
Signature Blend
The Signature Pour

Manuscript Polish

$20 per 1,000 words
About $1,000 · $300 minimum

One careful pass through your whole book. I tighten your prose, trim repetition and overused words, smooth awkward sentences, correct grammar and punctuation, and check continuity in names, ages, and timelines. Includes a short editorial note on anything that needs your decision.

Turnaround: 3–4 weeks
The Deep Roast

Developmental Edit

$25 per 1,000 words
About $1,250

The big picture: plot, character arcs, pacing, structure, and theme. You'll get detailed margin comments and an editorial letter with a clear plan for your revision.

Turnaround: 3–4 weeks
The Smooth Blend

Line & Copyedit

$18 per 1,000 words
About $900

Sentence-level care for a manuscript whose story is already set: clarity, flow, word choice, grammar, punctuation, and consistency, all in tracked changes.

Turnaround: 3–4 weeks
The Final Drop

Proofread

$10 per 1,000 words
About $500 · $150 minimum

A last look at your formatted file before it goes to readers, catching typos, missing words, and formatting slips.

Turnaround: 1–2 weeks

Not sure which blend you need? Send me a note, and I'll help you choose.

My promise to you

I edit your words. I don't write them.

Your book stays yours. Every change I make comes from your own text and is tracked, so you can accept or reject each one. If a scene or transition is missing, I'll point it out and suggest what it could do, but the writing stays in your hands. I do not offer ghostwriting.

What I do

  • Tighten, trim, and smooth
  • Correct and clarify
  • Check continuity and consistency
  • Flag gaps and suggest fixes

What I don't do

  • Write new scenes or chapters
  • Add characters or plot points
  • Rewrite your story in my voice
  • Ghostwrite

How it works

From first sip to final page

1

Reach out

Tell me about your book: genre, word count, and your timeline.

2

Free sample

I edit 1,000 words free, so you can see my work before you commit.

3

Reserve your slot

A 50% deposit (or your first payment-plan installment) holds your spot.

4

Receive your edit

Your manuscript comes back with tracked changes and an editorial note.

Extra sweetness

Making editing within reach

☕ Free sample edit

1,000 words, on the house, so you can see if we're a good fit.

☕ Launch pricing

My first five clients receive 20% off in exchange for an honest testimonial.

☕ Payment plans

Projects over $500 can be split into three payments: at booking, at the midpoint, and on delivery.

☕ Limited slots

I take just one or two manuscripts at a time, so yours gets my full attention.

Ready for your first sip?

Now booking editing slots

Send me your genre, word count, and the service you're interested in, and I'll reply with your free sample edit details and available dates.

Book Your Edit

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