Professional Editing Services
Proofreading
A final polish that catches any small grammatical and/or punctuation errors. We do a surface check for spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, usage, and consistency.
ETA: 2 to 3 weeks
$2.85 per page
Beta Reading
(Fiction)
Beta reading is a great way to get genuine feedback and reviews before publication. We’ll give your book a thorough, unbiased read, addressing areas such as:
Setting • Pacing • Characters • Style • Tone • Dialogue • Conflict • Consistency • Ending
You’ll receive a detailed report, along with suggestions on improvement.
ETA: 2 to 3 weeks
$75 base fee + .75 per page
Copy Editing
This services focuses on the mechanics of your book, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, usage, inconsistencies, and tense to ensure your book conforms to the preferred guidelines of The Chicago Manual of Style.Â
ETA: 2 to 4 weeks
$6.85 per page
Line Editing
An in-depth edit for plot, structure, characterization, organization, and tone. Our line editor will tighten up your story, adjust flow, and ensure it reads well. Although line editing isn’t for mechanical errors, we will correct any obvious grammatical and punctuational errors during our adjustments.
ETA: 2 to 4 weeks
$9.85 per page
Developmental Editing
This process works on analyzing the “big picture” of a story. Our editor will provide direction on how to take your manuscript to the next phase — with focus on character, structure, form, and plot. Developmental editing does not typically address grammar or punctuation errors at the sentence level.
ETA: 3 to 5 weeks
.08 per word
Query Letter / Book Synopsis
Our editors will craft a letter or a book synopsis that is compelling, captivating, professional, and succinct.
ETA: 1-2 weeks
$75
