Independent Authors
Are you working on or have just finished your book? Maybe it's about ways others can improve their lives, a new way of looking at a well-known subject, or a memoir about obstacles you've overcome. No matter the topic, congratulations, that's amazing!
You’re satisfied with the content, and now it's time to focus on the editing. That's where I come in. I will smooth and polish your writing in preparation for publication, all while keeping your voice. There will be no awkward phrasing or embarrassing errors to distract your readers. Your voice and message will shine through, and you'll present the best version of your writing!
Option 1: Proofreading
Proofreading is for you if you just need an extra set of eyes. You’re confident in your language and don’t want much changed besides checking for general errors. You’d like for someone to catch those pesky mistakes that slip by you before your readers do. I can help with that!
In this process, I will check your writing for:
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Typos
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Incorrect grammar
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Misspelling
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Capitalization
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Punctuation (including apostrophes and commas)
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Hyphenation
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Compliance with style guide (if applicable)
Proofreading includes:
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Flagging and identifying errors
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One round of edits
If this sounds right for you, check out my proofreading packages:
Starter Proofread
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100-200 pages
(~50,000-100,000 words)
$375-750
Classic Proofread
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200-300 pages (~100,000-150,000 words)
$750-1,125
Long-Haul Proofread
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300-400 pages (~150,000-200,000 words)
$1,125-1,500
Need A Custom Fit?
Your book is shorter than 100 pages? Short and sweet, I like it!
You wrote a book that’s more than 400 pages? Congratulations on writing the encyclopedia!
Complimentary Sample Edit
Before committing to any of these packages, I offer a complimentary one-page proofread or copyedit of your book. That way, we can be sure my editing style is right for you!
Option 2: Copyediting
Do you need extra help with your writing, beyond looking for simple mistakes? You have content written, but you’re not sure if it’s ready for readers. Is it too wordy? Is the meaning clear? Does it flow from one part to the next? Don't worry, I'm here for you!
In this process, I will edit your writing for:
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Sentence structure
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Paragraph structure
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Tone for audience
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Clarity and flow
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Consistency (in spelling, capitalization, hyphens, dashes, etc.)
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Word choice
Copyediting includes:
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Correcting typos, misspellings, and incorrect grammar
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Rewriting/reorganizing sentences or paragraphs
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Changing content to improve readability
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Flagging continuity problems, repetition, and awkward phrasing
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Up to two rounds of edits
If this sounds right for you, check out my copyediting packages:
Starter Copyedit
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100-200 pages
(~50,000-100,000 words)
$800-1,600
Classic Copyedit
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200-300 pages (~100,000-150,000 words)
$1,600-2,400
Long-Haul Copyedit
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300-400 pages (~150,000-200,000 words)
$2,400-3,200
Need A Custom Fit?
Your book is shorter than 100 pages? Short and sweet, I like it!
You wrote a book that’s more than 400 pages? Congratulations on writing the encyclopedia!