Services

Dear Clients,

If we have worked together in the past, welcome back! If you no longer see what you are looking for, please feel free to contact me to discuss what you need. Free sample edits are available. Please contact me for pricing.  

Nancy@TheRedPenCoach.com

EDITORIAL SERVICES:

Proposal Package Deal:

Line edits and comments for first 3 chapters of a manuscript, query letter and synopsis (50 pages or 15,000 words maximum, including the query and up to 5 page long synopsis), single pass.

Content / Developmental Edits:

Not a line edit, rather a read through of the story commenting on plot problems, point of view inconsistencies, awkward dialog or sentences, time line issues, character development, pacing, style and any unmarketable elements. This kind of a review comes with a 2-4 page report detailing the issues and an annotated manuscript, and receives two passes by the editor.  Contact us for a quote!

Line Edits:

A review of the work, line by line, looking at awkward phrases, missing words, typos, repetition, grammar issues, and any inconsistencies in dialogue / terminology. This is a single pass by the editor. Contact us for a quote!

Proofread:

A careful read through of the entire book looking for little errors that may have occurred during revisions, typos, and common errors such as missing or repeated words, and a search for consistency, hyphenation, capitalization, and often confused words. This includes a single pass by an editor and a single pass by a secondary proofreader. Contact us for a quote!

Combined Edits:

A three pass process, with first a content edit and then a line edit, includes all the features listed above plus a third proofread pass and a review of your synopsis and cover copy / query (synopsis and cover copy not included in word count, synopsis limited to 10 pages). Also includes having a second, independent reader proofread the book after the editor’s proofread for a fresh review. Contact us for a quote!

Formatting:

Flat $25 fee for ebook formatting and $25 fee for print formatting. Three sets of changes provided free of charge.

PAYMENT & PRICING INFORMATION:

Please note – if you don’t see what you are looking for in the packages above, or are interested in a multi book booking discount, please contact us with your query.

We request that work be sent in the following standard submission format: double-spaced pages with 1-inch margins, using Times New Roman size 12 font. It’s easier on the eyes!

50% Payment for editing is due when you send in your book for each round, not after the edit is complete. Should the edit not happen for any reason we will return the pre-payment to the author. No work will begin without payment. We accept payment via e-transfer or Paypal, please contact us for account details.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Quotes for editorial work are valid for 30 days from date of issue. If the scope or length of the project changes significantly from when the initial quote is given, the quote must be amended, and agreed upon by email.

All work is guaranteed confidential. Copyright remains with the author. Your work will not be shared in any manner without express permission.

Although we take great care with all editorial work, mistakes are possible through human error. Final responsibility for the work remains with the author.