Services - Editor's Magic

Line editing:

You are confident in your story line but need some magic added to your writing style. This is an in-depth examination of your prose, ensuring that sentence structure is tight and effective. I will assist with word choice, flow, clarity, repetition, rhythm, and pacing. This is the service that most indie authors have in mind when they look for an editor.

2 complete read-throughs, plus a spot check for specific issues
All of the services provided in a copy edit
30 minutes of email support for follow-up questions

Cost: $0.01 per word ($10/1k words)

Copy editing:

You are confident in your story line and your writing style but need polishing to guarantee a professional product. This step focuses on the nuts and bolts of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, hyphenation, and style consistency. I will point out repetition, wordiness, and story inconsistencies.

2 complete read-throughs
30 minutes of email support for follow-up questions

Cost: $0.008 per word ($8/1k words)

Beta reading:

It can be difficult to find beta readers who will provide more useful feedback than, “I liked it,” or “it sucked.” This is particularly true if they are not truly your target audience. Someone who likes westerns is not likely to relate well to your dark fantasy. For a beta read I will provide an overview of your manuscript from the perspective of the average reader.

1 complete read-through
responses to a comprehensive questionnaire. You may add additional questions if desired.

Cost: $1 per 1,000 words ($50 minimum)

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