CHRISTIE GLASCOE - ChatterBox Christie Creative

With nearly 20 years of experience in fiction and nonfiction, I help aspiring and established authors bring their stories to life. Whether it’s a memoir, a fiction manuscript, or a keynote speech, I translate your experiences and ideas into compelling, authentic masterpieces in your voice.

I examine the project’s “big picture” and overall structure to advise what works and what needs improvement, and provide feedback about the potential appeal to the intended audience. I’ll refine the arrangements of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences and smooth-transitioning paragraphs.

🤝 What to Expect When You Hire Me

Hiring an editor is a collaborative, high-trust process—and an investment in quality storytelling. Here's what working with me typically includes:

Developmental Evaluation: big-picture review and recommendations
**Copy/Line Editing: **style, grammar, clarity, and flow
Developmental Edit: overall narrative and structure
Proofreading: final polish before publication

Every client is different, so I will provide a customized quote based on your project’s complexity, scope, and desired deadlines.

💵General Industry-Standard Rates

[For reference and/or budgeting purposes only!]

Service Type	Approx. Cost per 1,000 Words
Developmental Evaluation	$15-22
Copy / Line Editing	$25–$50
Developmental Editing	$40–$70
Proofreading	$10–$20

Sources: EFA, Reedsy, EditorWorld, EditorNinja

🗣 What Clients Say

“Christie is always professional, clear, and considerate of my author clients. Her approach is insightful and causes authors to stretch themselves without feeling ashamed. She takes care of her authors and has a genuine desire to see her clients succeed.”

         ~ A. Shepard, Independent Publisher/Book Marketing Consultant

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“Christie was great to work with! She was my editor through all of the rounds of my debut novel and was extremely helpful, accommodating, and professional. Christie is excellent in helping you polish your own words/voice and not taking a scalpel to it, attempting to form it into her style or approach. She also always delivers on time, offers realistic feedback, and helps you to get the best out of your work. Highly recommended!”

          ~M. McCollough, Author/Artist

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