Wait— you’re not done yet! You need editing.
Nothing takes readers out of a story like coming across a spelling error. They do a double-take, re-read the sentence, and think, “Is this for real?”
A novel should be free of spelling and grammatical errors. It should read so smoothly, audiences get lost in the story! Nothing gets in the way of their reading… well, at least not sudden tense changes.
Words are the building blocks of a story — and they need proofreading.
Spelling & Grammar Proofreading
$250 – 50,000 - 80,000 words
This is your basic copyediting service. I will read for spelling and grammar errors, with the purpose of polishing up the manuscript and making it worthy of professional publication. Whether you are self-publishing or seeking a book deal, copyediting is an essential part of the process.
More than 80,000 words incurs extra cost.
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Spelling errors & word repetition
Sentence structure
Readability & clarity
Punctuation mistakes
Other basic grammar errors
This edit will follow the Chicago Manual of Style.
Story Feedback
$350– 50,000 - 80,000 words
This is a first impression read-through of your novel with feedback on certain story elements. This is not help story development, which takes place at the idea phase. In this service, I will give you notes on the finished manuscript, similar to what a beta reader would do. You will receive a document answering questions related to the literary elements of your story.
More than 80,000 words incurs extra cost.
SPaG & Story Bundle
$150– 50,000 - 80,000 words
Bundle and save with this two-for-one package. You will receive feedback on your story, as well as a thorough spelling and grammar proofreading. See “What’s Included” in individual packages to get an idea of service.
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Plot holes
Character development & arcs
World building elements
Inconsistencies
Genre markers (if romance)
Relationship development (if romance)
…and more/whatever applicable.