Treena McCabe
"Write for yourself, edit for your readers."
Treena is a Canadian digital artist, writer, and freelance editor with over 20 years of experience in creative writing. Since 2019, she's helped polish over 3 million words—from sweet romances to sour angst, short stories to novels—within a wide range of genres, subgenres, and themes.She's worked with writers from around the world (Canada, US, UK, France, Germany, Argentina, Spain, Finland, and more) and has experience with non-native English speakers and assisting with English fluency and translation.Treena is dedicated to helping writers from all walks of life ensure their stories achieve their full potential. She values each writer's unique voice and vision and empowers writers to continually develop and improve upon their wordsmithing skill set.
Services & Packages
For more information on each service, click here.
Individual Services
| Available Services | Cost (USD) | Per 20k Words (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Reading | $10/hour | $36 |
| Critique | $15/hour | $55 |
| Developmental Editing | 0.75¢/word | $150 |
| Line Editing | 1¢/word | $200 |
| Copy Editing | 0.5¢/word | $100 |
| Proofreading | $15/hour | $50 |
| Ghostwriting | 5¢/word | $1000 |
Ghostwriting fee includes developmental, line & copy editing (unless otherwise requested—for an exact quote based on the individual needs of your story, please visit the Contact page.)Chapter by chapter and other staggered payment options are available!
Packaged Services
| Available Packages | Cost (USD) | Per 20k Words (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Line & Copy Editing | 1.2¢/word | $240 (12% discount) |
| Developmental, Line & Copy Editing | 1.8¢/word | $360 (20% discount) |
Developmental, line & copy editing services include minor revisions. A full re-read after edits and revisions have been applied is available for $15/hour ($55 per 20k words).
Service Details
Please contact Treena for a precise time frame.
Beta Reading
A first impressions perspective of your work, focused primarily on comprehension and enjoyment as a reader—general feedback about the plot, characters, pacing, and flow without in-depth suggestions or critique. You will be provided with a 1–2 page summary of the overall experience, detailing what worked well and noting any instances of confusion, awkwardness, or disengagement.
Average Turnaround: 1-2 weeks
Critique
A critical examination of the structure, plot, characters, pacing, and flow. Critiques are primarily performed on individual sections (scenes and/or chapters), usually out of context from the rest of the project, and don't have to be in a particular order. Rewriting is not provided, but comments and suggestions will be tracked in the document margins. You will also be provided with a 2–3 page editorial letter, detailing areas of concern and guidance on how to proceed.Grammar, spelling, repetition, and line-by-line linguistic flow is not part of this service.
Average Turnaround: 1-2 weeks
Developmental Editing
The big picture deep dive. Much like a critique, the structure, plot, characters, pacing, and flow are scrutinized but with an additional focus on consistency and development from front to back. Comments and suggestions will be tracked in the document margins, and a minor to moderate level of rewriting may be offered based on the project's needs. You will also be provided with a 2–5 page editorial letter, detailing areas of concern and guidance on how to proceed.Grammar, spelling, repetition, and line-by-line linguistic flow is not part of this service.
Average Turnaround: 2–3 weeks
Line Editing
A stylistic polish focused on line-by-line linguistic usage and flow. Every sentence is evaluated for tone, intention, clarity, consistency, necessity, and impact. Comments and suggestions will be tracked in the document margins, and a minor to moderate level of rewriting may be offered based on the project's needs. You will also be provided with a style sheet, highlighting the most important and/or frequent changes, and a brief reader report.Developmental concerns are not part of this service.
Average Turnaround: 3-5 weeks