The Copyedit
- A close read for grammar, punctuation, spelling, inconsistencies, and fact-checking.
- Polishing of language for consistency (without a major style overhaul).
- You get a Word document with copyediting suggestions in Track Changes and a style sheet.
- Additional rounds are one-third off the regular price.
The Copyedit rates: .009 per word or $450 for a 50 k manuscript.
The Proofread
- Clean up last-minute errors!
- Make sure your manuscript looks professional and publication-ready.
- You get a final check for formatting issues, missing page numbers, incorrect fonts, and hidden errors.
- We compare the copy-edit to the final manuscript for quality assurance.
The Proofread rates: .008 per word or $400 for a 50 k manuscript.
The Dev Ed, AKA (Developmental Editing)
- You get a deep evaluation of storytelling elements: POV, plot, dialogue, narrative structure, scene versus summary, pacing, proportion, and more.
- Our developmental edit caters to indies! We analyze tropes and genre expectations to improve your reader response.
- You get our comments, suggestions, and sample revisions marked in Track Changes on your Word document.
- We include a detailed editorial letter explaining our feedback.
- Additional rounds available at one-third off the regular price.
The Dev Ed rates: .017 per word, or $850 for a 50 k manuscript.
The Indie Special
- Designed for indies and rapid release authors.
- Two-week turnaround time.
- Light copyedit, light line edit, and developmental edit, all in one.
- Option to add The Proofread at 1/3rd off the proofread rate.
- Additional rounds at one-third off.
The Indie Special rates: .012 per word, or $600 for a 50 k manuscript.
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