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Proofreading is the final step and read-through of your book before it's published.
A proofread is to ensure proper formatting and page layout of the book. It also is to catch any typos and punctuation mistakes that slipped through the copy edit phase.
Rate: $0.008/word
A PROOFREADER ENSURES PROPER:
-Punctuation -Headers/Folios
-Spelling -Chapter Styles
-Hyphenation -Scene Breaks
-Word Usage -Paragraph Styles
-Verb Tenses -Page Layout
-Style Inconsistencies
All changes made in regards to the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster dictionary.
All services require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
A copy edit will help improve the readability and quality of your manuscript.
It's best way to ensure the book that you wrote meets your author's standards and lets the reader enjoy your work without getting caught up in errors.
Includes one pass, a style sheet, and a brief reader report.
Rate: $0.011/word
WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH A PROFESSIONAL COPY EDIT:
-Punctuation -Grammar
-Hyphenation -Spelling
-Word Usage -Basic Fact-Checking
-Spelling -Repetition/Variance
-Clarity -...and so much more!
-Technical Consistency
All changes made in regards to the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster dictionary.
All services require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
A manuscript critique addresses plot structure, character development, craft, story pacing, voice and more. If you're looking for someone to look at the big picture of your manuscript to make sure it doesn't confuse the readers, this is for you.
Rate: $0.009/word
WHAT IS A MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE AND WHY YOU NEED IT:
Critiques include in-line comments, questions, and suggestions, along with a full editorial report, which is a constructive analysis, with the aim of showing where the writing succeeds and where it could be improved, to better inform the writers to help guide you during your next round of revisions.
All services require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
For those who plot before writing their novel, this can make sure you are heading to write a well-structured draft.
Outline critique provides feedback, ask the author questions to help the writer think about their story and writing.
Includes one pass and a reader report.
Rate: $30 Minimum
WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH
AN OUTLINE CRITIQUE:
-Character -Plot
-Character Development -Plot Holes
-Minor/Major Arcs -Sence Structure
-World/Worldbuilding -Fits Into Genre
All services require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
Besides the cover of your book, the blurb is the next important thing. The back cover blurb is what potential readers view to see if they want to buy the book.
You need to make sure that your blurb is going to draw readers in and make them want to read your story.
Rate: $30
