Services / Price List
Editing & PROOFREADING Services
Line editing (1st step)
$.012 USD /word
Your manuscript is edited line by line, and specific issues on content at the sentence and paragraph level are targeted, like:
-poor word use
-incoherent content
-repetitive word use
-redundant use of language
-bad reader flow
-unsuitable tone
-ambiguity in meaning
-clichés
21-day turnaround may be required.
CopyEditing (2nd step)
$.009 USD /word
Copyediting is key to making sure your writing follows language rules and book style so there is consistency.
Areas of focus:
-grammar, spelling, punctuation
-tense
-fact-checking
-wordiness
-repetition/duplication
Light content edits (comments & suggestions) are included.
*Additional passes available and incur a fee
Proofreading (final step)
$.0065 USD /word
Proofreading comes after your book has gone through professional edits.
Checks include:
-errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling
-subject-verb agreement
-doubled or omitted words
-formatting errors (spacing and hyphens, capitalization, homophones)
Editor will flag minor plot holes, readability and timeline issues, POV changes, and factual errors, but they are not the main focus of a proofread.
If these are a priority, please inquire about a copy edit.
Services / Price List
alpha Reading & author services
Manuscript Feedback
Alpha Reading
$.006 USD /word
At the draft stage, your book will be analyzed from a “casual reader” perspective, with constructive criticism provided.
Focus is on:
-structure
-plot and character development
-details lending to readability
-clarity and continuity
-tightening the story to reach a broader audience.
In-line revisions are not made; however, notes, comments, and detailed observations are included with this service.
Published Manuscripts
$.005 USD /word
Designed for authors who wish to revisit published novels and receive combined editing and proofreading services.
Checks will be structurally focused on:
-tense consistency
-spelling
-grammar
-punctuation
-general formatting discrepancies.
Add-ons
Story Support — .0035/word
Imagine that developmental editing and beta reading had a small child!
With this feature, advice and constructive feedback will be offered (in-line) on your manuscript using MS Word's comment function.
Applies to line and copyediting services (& is done simultaneously).
Eagle Eyes Edit — .0045/word
A final run-through of your manuscript prior to publication.
This is NOT to be confused with a proofread.
*if excessive errors are found, proofread rate will be applied.