‘Fiction editing starts with a love of reading and of books.’
– Getting Started in Fiction Editing, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Proofreading
– the final polish before your book is published.
From £3 per 1,000 words
You’ve finished writing your new book, you’re happy with the structure and storyline and you’ve had it copy-edited. Now you need to make sure there are no mistakes at word level.
My proofreading service includes
identifying and correcting spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
checking for consistency in spelling and punctuation, using a style guide if required.
checking for consistency of formatting.
suggesting alternatives for confusing or awkward words and phrases.
ensuring sentences read clearly.
If in doubt, I will make a comment or suggestion and leave it up to you to decide.
If you are working to a specific budget, please do not hesitate to get in contact. I am happy to discuss how I can assist you in relation to your budget.
Copy Editing
– consistency is key!
From £9 per 1,000 words
Congratulations! You’ve finished writing your manuscript and you’re happy with the ‘big picture’ stuff; this means the structure, plot and point of view. Now it’s time for someone to copy-edit your work for you.
My copy-editing service includes
ensuring consistency throughout. This means consistency in formatting, consistency in spelling, consistency in your characters hair colour if need be!
keeping an eye on the time-line of the book. For example, I will ensure that days aren’t missed out and that the children aren’t attending school on a Sunday!
looking for repetition and suggesting alternative wording where appropriate. This includes identifying any ‘crutch’ words you may be using.
looking for omissions in the story as a whole; that is, I will ensure that anything introduced into the plot is concluded satisfactorily.
ensuring sentences flow naturally, readability being a priority.
supplying you with a style sheet, (in the absence of a house style guide,) and a one-page summary report.
If in doubt, I will make a comment or suggestion and leave it up to you to decide.
If you are working to a specific budget, please do not hesitate to get in contact. I am happy to discuss how I can assist you in relation to your budget.
Manuscript Review
– An independent and honest assesment of your work
From £250
You’ve finished writing your book and completed a few drafts, but you’ve read it so many times the words are a blur. You’d like to have it professionally edited, but worry about the cost. Before you take the plunge, would you benefit from an independent and honest review of your work?
My Manuscript Critique Service may be the answer you’re looking for!
The service includes
reading your entire manuscript
a comprehensive, professional and technical review of the story.
highlighting of potential problem areas such as: point of view, tense, crutch words and plot holes.
I will send you a written report, with the option of a phone call, (of up to 20 minutes) to answer any questions.
If you use my Manuscript Critique Service and decide you’d like me to edit your manuscript, I will offer a discount to the value of the sum already spent.
Blog Tour
– Spread the word about your book
From £150
Your book is written, edited, proofread and ready to be published – next comes the all-important, but slightly daunting, book promotion.
Book promotion can be difficult, tiring and stressful; unless you have a degree in marketing or years of experience, how can you be sure you’re getting it right?
Let me guide you through the process and take away some of the pressure - book me to organise your Blog Tour.
When I organise a Blog Tour for you I will
gather together a group of bloggers to read and review your book.
create images and a media pack to ensure consistency of branding across the blog stops – getting your cover seen is a priority!
share reviews across my 17,000+ followers across social media.
I offer a hassle-free, professional service which allows you to concentrate on writing your next fabulous book.
