Editing, Formatting,
Proofreading, and Critiquing Services
Nothing is more important than making sure your readers can read your story error-free. With our services, you can ensure your book is exactly that-without breaking the bank. Have questions about the editing process or what genres we accept? Find these answers and more here!
Pricing
Editing ~ Starting at $250 based on word count
Proofreading ~ Starting at $175 based on word count
Formatting ~ $175-$300 based on project
Critique ~ Starting at $65 based on word count
Book Blurb ~ Starting at $15
Editing (Developmental or Line Edits)
Any manuscript needs another set of eyes on it, and as expensive as it can be, it's a necessary part of any project. But as essential as it is, it can also be an impossibly expensive part many indies struggle to pay for. That's why it's so important to us to provide quality editing services at affordable prices. And with ten years in the industry coupled with experience at two small publishing presses, we have the qualifications you need to feel assured you're leaving your project in capable hands.
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What it costs:
Up to 25,000 words – $250
25,001-50,000 words – $300
50,001 -75,000 words – $350
75,001 - 100,000 words – $425
Over 100,000 words - Contact us for pricing
Children's Books - $100
What's included and other things you need to know:
A 50% down payment is due at the time of booking. Payment plans are available, but the completed order cannot be released until full payment has been received. If editing for translation accuracy, a $25 surcharge will apply.
Proofreading
If you need someone to take a quick look to ensure punctuation, spelling, and other minor grammar issues are cleaned up, you might be looking for a proofreader.
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What it costs:
Up to 25,000 words – $175
25,001-50,000 words – $225
50,001 -75,000 words – $250
75,001 - 100,000 words – $325
Over 100,000 words - Contact us for pricing
Children's Books - $75
What's included and other things you need to know:
All contracts require a 50% down payment at the time of booking. Payment plans are available, but the final order cannot be released until full payment has been received.
Formatting
No project can go from Word to publication without first ensuring it's formatted correctly. Without this step, your readers can be confused by what they're reading and won't be satisfied with the final product. We can help you get this step correct, whether the project is an ebook, paperback, or hardcover.
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What it costs:
Ebook: $175
Paperback $225
Both paperback and ebook: $300
Additional formats (ie. Hardcover) $100
Over 100,000 words: Contact us for pricing
Children's book - Contact us for pricing
What's included and other things you need to know:
All contracts require a 50% down payment at the time of booking. Payment plans are available but the final order cannot be released until full payment has been received.
Packages
Want to bundle editing and proofreading services into one price? Or maybe editing, proofreading, and formatting? Not a problem. We'll even give you a discount to help put it all together.
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What it costs:
Editing and proofreading: $300-$800 based on word count
Editing and formatting: $275-$600 based on word count
Editing, proofreading, and formatting: $500-$1000 based on word count
What's included and other things you need to know:
All contracts require a 50% down payment at the time of booking. Payment plans are available but the final order cannot be released until full payment has been received.
Critique
One of the most valuable tools is having someone unbiased take a look at your story so you know you're headed in the right direction. We can take a look at the first two chapters, the full short story, or the full novel.
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What it costs:
Lightning Critique: First three chapters or up to 5,000 words: $65
(returned within 48 hours)
Full Critiques:
Short Story or up to 40,000: $225
Full novel or above 40,000 $350
What's included and other things you need to know:
This service does not include any editing or proofreading. We will provide you with comments in the manuscript and a short paragraph via email about what we think works, and what you might want to consider. All contracts require a 50% down payment at the time of booking. Payment plans are available but the final order cannot be released until full payment has been received.
Book Blurb
Writing a full novel is easy compared to writing the book blurb - at least that's how most authors feel. Let us take the stress off you by polishing your existing blurb or writing one that will pique the reader's interest and make them want to turn to the first page.
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What it costs:
Polishing an existing blurb: $15
Writing a blurb: $20
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