A second set of eyes. A book at its best.
We offer helpful services for every stage of the editorial process, from manuscript critiques to final proofreading, at very competitive rates. Editorial services help writers feel confident that what they’re submitting, or publishing themselves, is the best it can be. The chart below details our services and prices. (Package 1 and Package 2 are the best deals.)
| Service | Description | Turn-around | Price |
| Manuscript Critique | An initial evaluation of your completed manuscript focusing on character, plot, structure, commercial appeal, strengths, weaknesses, and guidelines for revision. (5 to 10 pages in length) | 2-4 weeks | $.0075 per word |
| Developmental Edit | A big-picture examination of the strengths and weaknesses of your book that includes a critique and extensive margin notes. Character, plot, structure, and other literary elements are addressed, along with commercial appeal and detailed guidelines for revision. | 3-5 weeks | $.01 per word |
| Line Edit | A line-by-line examination of your book to address lack of clarity, awkward phrasing, wordiness, and other issues of style. The line edit focuses on the quality of expression and includes tracked changes and extensive margin notes. | 4-6 weeks | $.015 per word |
| Copy Edit | A line-by-line correction of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your manuscript, along with notes about any trouble spots we find along the way. Includes tracked changes and margin notes. | 3-5 weeks | $.015 per word |
| Proofreading | For the manuscript that has already undergone copy editing, proofreading is the final pass before publication to eliminate errors and ensure proper formatting. | 2-4 weeks | $.01 per word |
| Package 1: Manuscript Critique and Line Edit | You will first receive a manuscript critique. You may then opt for a line edit right away or after you have revised your manuscript. | 6-8 weeks total | $.02 per word |
| Package 2: Developmental Edit and Line Edit | You will first receive a developmental edit. You may then opt for a line edit right away or after you have revised your manuscript. | 6-9 weeks total | $.0225 per word |
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