Explore What Our Hive Offers
We offer creative services built around the work we do every day — writing, editing, photography, and design. Whether you need a manuscript evaluated, a brand identity developed, or images that tell a story, we bring the same standard of craft to client work that we bring to our own.
Writing & Editorial Services
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the foundation of a work: structure, pacing, character development, and thematic clarity. Best suited for early to mid-stage drafts.
• Big-picture story analysis
• Plot and structural feedback
• Character arc development
• Narrative cohesion and pacing
• Short fiction: starting at $0.03 / word
• Novel-length manuscripts: starting at $0.02 / word
Line & Stylistic Editing
Refines language at the sentence and paragraph level, strengthening voice, clarity, and flow while preserving the author's style.
• Starting at $0.015 / word
Manuscript Evaluation
In-depth written feedback without in-text edits. Ideal for authors seeking high-level guidance before revision.
• Short works: starting at $150
• Novel-length manuscripts: starting at $400
Query & Submission Review
Support for authors preparing materials for agents or editors.
• Query letter review: starting at $75
• Query letter and synopsis review: starting at $150
Photography
Editorial & Portrait Photography
Photography services for editorial, promotional, and branding use.
• Session fees: starting at $200
• Usage licensing quoted separately
Packages & Custom Projects
Custom projects are quoted based on scope, timeline, and deliverables.
Creative Starter Package
A guided entry point combining consulting, editorial insight, and visual direction.
• Starting at $500
Design & Branding
Book Cover Design
Thoughtful, narrative-aligned cover design for fiction and nonfiction projects.
• Ebook cover design: starting at $400
• Print and ebook package: starting at $700
Branding & Logo Design
Visual identity design for authors, creatives, and small businesses.
• Logo design: starting at $350
• Full brand identity packages available
Interior Layout & Digital Assets
Professional layout for print and digital formats. Quoted per project.
Creative Consulting
Thoughtful, narrative-aligned cover design for fiction and nonfiction projects. Consulting sessions provide focused feedback and guidance tailored to individual projects. Consulting services provide creative feedback and guidance only and do not constitute legal, financial, publishing or business advice.
Story & Character Consulting — Sean Ellis
• Plot Troubleshooting
• Character development
• World-building logic
• Long-form narrative strategy
• 60 minute session starting at $125
• Multi-session packages available
Project Development Consulting — Ceci Ellis
• Concept refinement
• Visual and narrative alignment
• Branding and presentation strategy
• Multi-format creative planning
• Plot Troubleshooting
• 60 minute session starting at $125