Having evaluated the requirements of my clients, I am now offering a range of editorial packages to suit all needs. My new packages will make it easier to budget for your editing costs.
My editing packages – designed for you
I want to help you make your book the best it can be – whether you are an independent author, or if you are planning to submit your manuscript to agents and/or publishers.
To help you achieve this, I have a tiered pricing structure offering different levels of service – standard and comprehensive. This means that you only pay for what you need.
Beta Reading
Have you just completed an early draft of your novel and want an honest, unbiased opinion?
Detailed report on elements including:
- plot
- characterisation
- setting
- story flow
- continuity
- exposition
- grammar/spelling issues
Cost: £0.75/$1.00 per 1000 words*
Proofreading
A final check and polish before publication. I will check your manuscript thoroughly for:
Cost: £2.50/$3.50 per 1000 words*
Standard Package
Includes:
editorial report for first edit and revision
Cost: £7.50/$11.00 per 1000 words*
Comprehensive Package Option 1
Includes:
editorial report for first edit and each revision
Cost: £10.00/$15.00 per 1000 words*
Comprehensive Package Option 2
This service is for those authors hoping to submit their work to an agent and/or publisher and includes:
editorial report for first edit and each revision
help with your query letter and synopsis/outline
Cost: £12.00/$17.50 per 1000 words*
Comprehensive Package Option 3
This service is for authors intending to self-publish and includes:
editorial report for first edit and each revision
editing and advice on your book blurb, author page and synopsis
advice on choosing a book cover
advice on the self-publishing process
Cost: £12.50/$18.50 per 1000 words*
Comprehensive Package Option 4
Includes all of Comprehensive Package Option 3 and advice on promoting your book.
Cost: £13.50/$20.00 per 1000 words*
Evaluation of Published Work
Is your book not selling as well as you had hoped? This service includes:
detailed feedback on your novel
evaluation of book cover and formatting
evaluation of online presence (Facebook page, author page, website)
Cost: £0.75/$1.00 per 1000 words*
I also provide editing for short stories, poetry and blog posts/website content – please contact me for a quote.
I can offer advice on self-publishing and promotion on an ad hoc basis at a cost of £15.00/$22.00 per hour.
Please note that these prices are in GBP/USD. In you live anywhere else in the world, please contact me for a quote.
*If your manuscript is less than 15,000 words, then please contact me for a quote.
**Content/copy/line edit assesses the flow of the writing, structure, clarity, style and pacing as well as characterisation, dialogue, plot and plot holes and inconsistencies. For each edit/revision you will receive a detailed editorial report expanding on comments made on the manuscript itself and offering suggestions and advice.
Payment terms:
Beta Reading/Proofreading/ Evaluation of Published Work: 50% on booking with balance due within seven days of completion.
Editing Packages: 25% on booking, 25% upon receipt of first edit, 25% on completion of final proofread with the remaining balance due 28 days after that.