Writing Services for Clean and Christian Fiction
Ghostwriting, manuscript critiques and editing for clean, faith-friendly fiction: suspense, romance, thrillers and family stories.
I'm Mark Oliver, an indie author of clean Christian suspense and romantic thrillers. I know the genre's rules first-hand: no explicit content, faith woven in naturally rather than preached, and a plot that keeps moving.
How the work is done (please read)
This work is AI-assisted with author oversight. I use AI tools for drafting, consistency checks and first-pass edits. I personally direct, review and revise every deliverable before it reaches you. If you need fully human-written work, or your publisher or contest bans AI-assisted text, tell me first and I'll say honestly whether I can help. You own what you pay for, and I never share your manuscript.
Services and prices
| Service | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Manuscript critique: a big-picture editorial letter (plot, pacing, character, faith elements, repeated scenes, continuity) for up to 100,000 words | $299 flat | 10 business days |
| First-chapters critique: first 10,000 words plus a synopsis review | $99 flat | 5 business days |
| Developmental edit: a critique letter plus margin comments throughout | 3¢ per word (e.g. 70,000 words = $2,100) | 3–4 weeks |
| Line edit: sentence-level clarity, voice, repetition and dialogue | 2¢ per word (e.g. 70,000 words = $1,400) | 2–3 weeks |
| Blog post or article, with dedicated research: one researched post for your business, ministry or nonprofit blog, sources checked | $499 per post | Quoted per post |
| Blog post or article, without research: one post written from your notes, outline or existing material | $199 per post | Quoted per post |
| Clean-fiction ghostwriting: novella or novel from your outline or idea, with revisions included | From 10¢ per word (e.g. 40,000-word novella = $4,000) | Quoted per project |
Pricing is set below the 2026 median ranges in the Editorial Freelancers Association's member survey, partly because the work is AI-assisted. Ghostwriting and larger edits are paid 50% up front and 50% on delivery. Critiques are paid up front. Every project starts with a free 15-minute email consultation and a short sample edit.
What I won't do
- Write explicit, graphic or profane content.
- Promise sales, rankings or awards.
- Write fake reviews or anything meant to deceive readers or publishers.
Get a quote
Email markoliverauthor@gmail.com with your genre, word count, the service you want, and your deadline. I reply within two business days.