Listed below are the services available, organized based on the type of work required. The first section of Basic Editing focuses on the micro level, while the section of Content Editing focuses on the macro level. The third and final section is for our Deluxe Editing Package, which features both Basic and Content Editing at a discounted rate.
All prices are in USD.
Basic Level Editing
Proofreading
$0.0035 per word - $35 minimum payment
As the final step before publishing, proofreading will remove any distractions before the reader gets their hands on your book. This is the finishing touch and should only be done after a line and/or copy edit has been completed.
What to expect:
- One editing pass
- In-text notations
- Correcting typos, spelling, and standard capitalization
- Fixing punctuation errors
- Identifying macro formatting errors
Copy Editing
$0.007 per word - $45 minimum payment
A basic copy edit is standard editing for a relatively clean book. This editing focuses primarily on spelling, grammar, and basic errors. It is more in-depth than proofreading, but less intensive than developmental editing.
What to expect:
- One editing pass, with an optional follow-up editing pass
- In-text notations
- Correcting typos, spelling, and standard capitalization
- Fixing punctuation errors
- Identifying macro and micro formatting errors
- Checking for consistency in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
- Offering alternatives to awkward sentences
- Noting major changes in style or pacing
Newsletter Proofreading
$10 per newsletter - $5 fee for 24-hour notice
Your newsletter is one of the best ways to contact your readers, and you want to put the best foot forward. With this service, we will make sure your newsletter is the best it can be before you send it out. A five-dollar fee is added when we are given less than 24-hour notice.
What to expect:
- One editing pass
- In-text notations
- Correcting typos, spelling, and standard capitalization
- Fixing punctuation errors
- Identifying macro and micro formatting errors
Website, Amazon & Lead Page Proofreading
$10 per web page - $5 fee for 24-hour notice
Your website, your Amazon page, and your lead generation page are one of the most important ways to find new readers, and you want to have a readable, comprehensive platform to win over readers. With this service, we will make sure your platform is in excellent shape before you invite readers to your domain. A five-dollar fee is added when we are given less than 24-hour notice.
What to expect:
- One editing pass
- In-text notations
- Correcting typos, spelling, and standard capitalization
- Fixing punctuation errors
- Identifying macro and micro formatting errors
Content Editing Services
Manuscript Critique
$0.008 per word - $50 minimum payment
Instead of using in-text notes and edits, this basic content edit provides the author with an evaluation of their story's big picture. The focus is on story elements: story and character development, plot structure, genre tropes, writing style, pacing, readability, and consistency throughout the book and series, which are analyzed in concise and orderly notes.
What to expect:
- One editing pass
- 5+ page editorial letter
- Evaluation of plot structure and/or outline
- Critique of story and series arc
- Analysis of story continuity and flow, style and pacing, and genre tropes and themes
Developmental Editing
$0.015 per word - $75 minimum payment
Intensive and vigorous, developmetal editing is all about the big picture. The focus remains on the important story elements: story and character development, plot structure, genre tropes, writing style, pacing, readability, tension, and consistency throughout the book (and series). This edit does not, however, address grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting.
What to expect:
- Two editing passes
- In-text notations
- Evaluation of plot structure and/or outline
- Critique of story and series arc
- Analysis of story continuity and flow, style and pacing, and genre tropes and themes
Editorial Letter (add-on)
$100 flat fee
Sometimes, even when you want a full Developmental Edit, you want the Editorial Letter too. We will work with you to put together an in-depth Editorial Letter as an addition to your Developmental Edit.
This add-on can ONLY be applied to a Developmental Edit.
What to expect:
- No additional editing passes
- 5+ page editorial letter
- Evaluation of plot structure and/or outline
- Critique of story and series arc
- Analysis of story continuity and flow, style and pacing, and genre tropes and themes
Custom Packages
Deluxe Editing Package
20% off your service
This adaptable package is custom-made to fit the author's needs. It can include any combination of ediing options to make your book completely ready for publication.
To learn about our Cancellation & Refund Policy and other Terms of Service, please see our Terms & Policies page.