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 $0.009 per word
Proofreading ~ Starting at $0.003 per word
Formatting ~ $175-$300 based on project
Critique ~ Starting at $65 based on word count
Book Blurb ~ Starting at $15
Editing
Every manuscript needs a fresh pair of eyes to catch the hidden errors that slip through during self-editing. Whether you need to fix lingering plot holes, awkward pacing, or sentence flow, we provide the definitive polish your story deserves. Backed by ten years of industry experience and a background at two publishing presses, our experience provides you with the confidence that your project is in expert hands.
Line & Flow Editing
A sentence-level polish focused on clarity, rhythm, and readability.
$0.009 per word
Full Story Polish
A deeper craft-driven line edit that enhances emotional beats, tension arcs, and scene momentum.
$0.012 per word
Developmental Editing
A big-picture structural analysis of plot, pacing, character arcs, and world logic.
$0.010 per word
The First Look Hook
A full line polish of your first 10,000 words + blurb optimization.
$100
Children's Books
$100
Non-Fiction
Contact us for pricing
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.
All the fine print:
What it costs:
0.003 per word if combined with a package
0.004 per word if booked a la carte
Children's Books - $75
Non-Fiction - 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.
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.
All the fine print:
What it costs:
Ebook: $175
Paperback $225
Both paperback and ebook: $300
Additional formats (ie. Hardcover) $100
Boxset and Compilations: Contact us for pricing
Over 100,000 words: Contact us for pricing
Children's book - Contact us for pricing
Non-Fiction - 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.
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.
All the fine print:
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
Non-Fiction - Contact us for pricing
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.
All the fine print:
What it costs:
Polishing an existing blurb: $15
Writing a blurb: $20