Book Editing Packages
We offer self-publishing authors the following book editing packages:
The Diagnostic Snapshot
A concise editorial review- Sample copyedit of your manuscript (i.e. 3,500 words) to demonstrate the types of revisions/changes to your text a professional editor would undertake
- Structural suggestions to improve your writing are also provided
- Offers an insight into book editing ‘in action’ before committing to the full editing process
- Includes editing information resources to guide you re creation of key aspects of your book
- PACKAGE FEE – $175
The Light Makeover
A general 'tidy up' of your manuscript- Copyediting and/or proofreading services to correct any errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Check for any inconsistencies, repetitions or redundancies in your manuscript
- A general ‘tidy up’ to ensure there are no major grammatical issues with your published book
- May be the most appropriate option for family histories and memoirs
- FEE RANGE: 1 – 3 cents/word
- All editing fees are based on total word count, plus complexity of manuscript
The Full Works
The optimum result for your text- Involves an in-depth editorial review of your manuscript (i.e. structural editing and copyediting)
- Ensures that your book is published to the highest possible standard
- Includes publishing advice about parts of a typical book (e.g. Preface, Introduction, Acknowledgements, author bio, back cover blurb)
- Recommended for books intended to be available for sale to the general public
- Results in a high-quality publication which improves your book’s sales prospects
- FEE RANGE: 2 – 4 cents/word
- All editing fees are based on total word count, plus complexity of manuscript
Editing Options for your Manuscript
Naturally, we recommend that you publish your book to the highest standard possible. However, we also understand that everyone has to stick to a budget and that you might not have the funds to undertake an in-depth edit of your manuscript.
If you’ve written a family history or personal memoir which you intend to be read only by your family members or friends, it’s probably not necessary to commit to the full editing process. For these types of book publishing projects, a light editorial proofread (our The Light Makeover package) is probably the best option.
On the other hand, if you want your book to be available for sale and to appeal to a wide reading audience, our full editing package (our The Full Works package) is a worthwhile investment to your long-term success as an author.
Before deciding on the type of editing service you require, you should always ask yourself the question: ‘Who is the intended audience for my book?’ This will help you to decide on the final publication standard you want for your book, as well as level of editing your manuscript should undergo.
All our editing package fees are based on the total word count, plus complexity of your manuscript. They range from 1 – 3 cents per word for copyediting and proofreading services, and 2 – 4 cents per word for structural editing services.
For more information about what’s involved in the editing process for your book manuscript, download a copy of our FREE resource: TO THE POINT: The Three Stages of Editing.