Services

SUBSTANTIVE EDITING

Focus: Organization of Content

A substantive edit requires a look at the overall goals of the writing project and close work with the author to develop the writing to suit your purpose, function and audience. This is a review from a broad perspective of the structure of the manuscript. The editor works closely with the author to suggest improvements in organization, structure, and consistency, to maintain a single authorial voice.  Attention is focused on developing clarity in content, language, style, and presentation suitable for the manuscript’s intended purpose and readership.

COPY EDITING

Focus: Grammar and Spelling Mistakes

Each line of the text is reviewed to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, awkward sentences, and verbiage. Copy editing includes exchanging passive verbs for active, adding transitions between and within paragraphs, and highlighting style issues and inconsistencies in capitalization, hyphenation, number formats and ensuring adherence to style guidelines.

PROOFREADING

Focus: Typographical Errors

Once your manuscript is returned to you from the editor and you have made all the corrections, your proof is designed and ready for the proofreader. In this process, the edited copy is matched to your proof to catch any missing pages, omissions, and stray typographical and mechanical errors. This is the final stage before publication.

CONTENT WRITING AND COACHING

Sometimes you have a general idea of the message you want to convey, but struggle putting the words on paper. We can coach you in the process to develop the content you desire. Because we understand the importance of saying it your way, we will work diligently to retain your tone and style while ensuring that your writing is relayed with eloquence and clarity. Whether it’s webpage content, articles, blog posts, marketing materials or your first book, we will write alongside you to get it done!

Services

Focus: Organization of Content

A substantive edit requires a look at the overall goals of the writing project and close work with the author to develop the writing to suit your purpose, function and audience. This is a review from a broad perspective of the structure of the manuscript. The editor works closely with the author to suggest improvements in organization, structure, and consistency, to maintain a single authorial voice.  Attention is focused on developing clarity in content, language, style, and presentation suitable for the manuscript’s intended purpose and readership.

Focus: Grammar and Spelling Mistakes

Each line of the text is reviewed to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, awkward sentences, and verbiage. Copy editing includes exchanging passive verbs for active, adding transitions between and within paragraphs, and highlighting style issues and inconsistencies in capitalization, hyphenation, number formats and ensuring adherence to style guidelines.

Focus: Typographical Errors

Once your manuscript is returned to you from the editor and you have made all the corrections, your proof is designed and ready for the proofreader. In this process, the edited copy is matched to your proof to catch any missing pages, omissions, and stray typographical and mechanical errors. This is the final stage before publication.

Sometimes you have a general idea of the message you want to convey, but struggle putting the words on paper. We can coach you in the process to develop the content you desire. Because we understand the importance of saying it your way, we will work diligently to retain your tone and style while ensuring that your writing is relayed with eloquence and clarity. Whether it’s webpage content, articles, blog posts, marketing materials or your first book, we will write alongside you to get it done!

To get started, complete the author questionnaire.

First Time Author Package

 

  • Coaching: Allows author and writing coach to assess the author’s needs and prepare the book for the editing process
    ○ Four (4) one-hour sessions
    ○ Weekly email check-in
    ○ Manuscript review and feedback
    ○ Ideas for script or plot development
  • Editing: Allows author to have manuscript edited before publication
    ○ Substantive Editing – focus is organization of content
    ○ Copy Editing – focus is grammar and spelling mistakes
    ○ Proofreading – focus is typographical errors
  • Publishing Consultation: Allows author and writing coach to discuss publication possibilities through Kindle Direct Publishing and the process involved. Writing coach will also provide an overview of self-publishing versus traditional publishing so the author can decide on the best publishing option. Consultation is up to one hour. Consultations do NOT include publishing services.

First Time Author Package – $997 PLUS editing services; Discount will be applied to editing services

Pricing

Below are rates typically charged, but can vary based on your time frame and need.

Substantive edit starting at $.05/word

Copy editing starting at  $.035/word

Proofreading starting at $.015/word

Content Writing & Coaching – contact us

Submission Process

FREE SAMPLE/EVALUATION:

 

Send us a sample of your work (up to 2000 words) via the submission process below. Once your sample submission is received, we will evaluate it to determine the service you need and return a price quote within 48 hours.

Please submit all writing digitally as a Word document and know that your writing remains your unique product and within your exclusive right. Thus, it will be treated with the utmost care and privacy.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

 

All writing samples/submissions should be submitted in digital format (Microsoft Word) and sent via email to: [email protected].

Pricing will be confirmed based on the word count of your project. Once the service agreement is signed and returned, submit your manuscript with full payment as indicated in the agreement.

Normal edit turnaround is 5-10 days. This can be adjusted based on your need. A price increase may apply should you need it in less than 5 days.

We use Microsoft Word track changes application so that you have a record of our suggestions and comments. You are free to accept or reject changes.

We invite clients to use our services no matter your location. We will provide the utmost customer service and a quality product!