Book Editing
Hiring a professional editor for your book or manuscript is a crucial step in the journey from an initial draft to a polished, market-ready product. Beyond correcting grammar and punctuation, editors bring a fresh and objective perspective to your work, catching errors and inconsistencies that may have eluded your scrutiny.
Their expertise in language and style ensures not only grammatical accuracy but also a coherent and engaging narrative. This process enhances the overall clarity and impact of your writing, making it more accessible to your target audience.
Moreover, a professionally edited manuscript signals a commitment to quality and increases the likelihood of success in the competitive publishing landscape. Ultimately, the collaboration with an editor is an investment in the professionalism, marketability, and overall impact of your literary creation.
Book Editing Services
Proofreading
Focus: Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process and is primarily concerned with catching errors and ensuring the text is free of typographical, grammatical, and spelling mistakes.
Scope: It involves a close examination of the final draft to identify and correct surface-level errors. Proofreaders also check formatting, punctuation, and consistency in style.
Goal: The primary goal of proofreading is to produce a polished and error-free document ready for publication.
Line Editing
Focus: Line editing involves a more detailed and creative review of the writing. It focuses on the language at the sentence and paragraph level, considering elements like word choice, sentence structure, and overall narrative flow.
Scope: Line editors pay attention to the nuances of language, making suggestions to enhance the author's voice, improve clarity, and refine the prose. They may also address issues of pacing and rhythm in the writing.
Goal: The goal of line editing is to elevate the writing to a higher level of literary quality, paying close attention to the artistry of language and storytelling.
Copy Editing
Focus: Copy editing goes beyond proofreading and involves a more in-depth review of the text. It addresses issues related to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style, but also focuses on clarity, coherence, and consistency.
Scope: Copy editors ensure that the writing flows smoothly, that sentences are clear and concise, and that there is a consistent tone and style throughout the document. They may also address issues of overall structure and organization.
Goal: The goal of copy editing is to improve the overall quality and readability of the text while maintaining the author's voice and intention.
What's the difference?
Proofreading is about catching surface-level errors, copy editing involves a more comprehensive review for clarity and consistency, and line editing delves into the finer details of language and style to enhance the overall quality of the writing.
The level of editing needed depends on the author's goals, the stage of the writing process, and the desired level of polish for the final product.
Pricing
Proof-reading
$1.50 Per Page
Line Editing
$1.50 Per Page
Copy Editing
$2.00 Per Page
Get A Discount When You Package Your Editing Options!
Basic Editing
$1.50-$2.00 Per Page
Pick 1 Editing Option
There is only 1 complete read through review included in this process.
Mid Level Package
$3.00 - $3.50
$2.75-$3.25 Per Page
Pick 2 Editing Options
There are 2 complete read through reviews included in this process.
Advanced Package
Best Value
$5.00
$4.00 Per Page
All 3 Editing Options
There are 3 complete read through reviews included in this process.
For Per Page Pricing all documents MUST be formatted as follows
Double spaced
12 point font
Courier New font
1-inch margins
8.5 x 11 inch pages
You can have Headers/Footers with titles and page numbers but no additional writing in headers or footers can be included.
Processing time will be dependent on the length of your manuscript and your position in the queue.
Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee but is dependent on other project priorities and your requested delivery date.
Book Cover Designs And Promotional Material
Cover Design
E-Book - $75
Print Book and E-Book - $100
What is included: 1-hr Zoom consultation to discuss your book and up to 3 revisions
E-Book is just the cover while Print Book includes spine and back cover
Bookmarks &
Business Card
Business Card
Design ONLY!
$50 front only
$75 front and back
Social Media Graphics
5 Book Promotion Images
- $50
10 Book Promotion Images - $90
20 Book Promotion Images
-$175
Processing time will be dependent on your position in the queue.
Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee but is dependent on other project priorities and your requested delivery date.