Copy-editing and Proofreading package
Hello there, do you have a finished novel in need of editing and polishing?
You are in the right place! I will edit your book to get it ready for publication. I will check grammar and punctuation, but also look for typos, repetitions, crutch words. I will keep an eye on overall consistency (character’s traits, names, and so on), language use (British or American English?), and more. We’ll have that book sparkle like a YA vampire in no time.
Why two types of editing together? Because I know how expensive editing can be, and how bootstrapped most of us indie authors are. By bundling the two types of editing together I am able to offer you a more affordable solution that won’t sacrifice quality. I have a decade’s worth of experience and studies in editing both nonfiction and fiction, and am an avid reader in a variety of genres – I would love to take care of your book.
Price: Starts at $0.014pwd or $14 per 1000 words. I require a $200 deposit to book a slot in my calendar. Final payment has to be received before I send you the fully edited manuscript with my editing notes.
How it works: You write a book, and edit it to its final draft (alone or with help from developmental editors/beta readers). You fill this handy form (note it requests a few hundred words of your writing so I can judge the wok that needs to be done, ideally from the same manuscript you want me to work on), and I will contact you to discuss things further. Please note I usually take an average of 2-4 weeks to edit a full-length book, especially if it’s a longer fantasy or similar, and won’t always be able to accommodate rush jobs, so try to leave enough time.
I will contact you back within 2-3 business days, and if we decide to work together we can start discussing the particulars of the job: starting time, particular aspects, estimated final price, and deliverables.
If you want to book a slot in my calendar months ahead, you certainly can. In fact, I encourage you to do so! The first payment will serve as a deposit to block the time. And if you need to move the date, we can do that too!
My editing process:
On average, I make at least 5 different passes on each manuscript. They range from an overview look-through to get a feeling for the voice and style, and to pick on characters and elements that need to be checked for consistency, to a chapter by chapter sift to corral irregularities, to a backward reading to finely remove any stray typos or double spaces.
At the end of the process, once I’ve received the final payment, I will send you the full manuscript with track changes, and an editor’s note.
Please remember: I will NOT do a developmental edit, nor beta reading, or anything related to plot and so on. This will not be a LINE EDIT! Line edits check for style and use of language – I work with the mechanics and the nitty gritty of each word as it is written and used!. I just check if your character keeps their blue eyes and the sidekick always throws with the same hand, but I will not comment on their daring escape through the roofs, nor on whether the love interest has enough agency! For a clarification, see this article.
I can work with Word documents or Google docs, and edit either for British or US English. I accept payments through Stripe and Paypal in a variety of currencies.
I am most experienced in: fantasy, romance, science fiction, thrillers.
For any doubts or questions, do contact me – you can send me an email at busymusewriting @ gmail [dot] com.
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LAUNCH BUNDLE
This is a special package I offer on a case-by-case basis and it generally includes all you need to bring your manuscript from final draft to final product ready for sale. Contact me at busymusewriting @ gmail.com
The most common items included are:
| EDITING + PROOFREADING | PRINT + EBOOK COVERS | PRINT + EBOOK FORMATTING |
| INSIDE ART (MAPS, HEADERS…) | SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES | CHARACTER ART, SPECIALS |
| BRANDING ELEMENTS | OTHER GRAPHICS/PRINTABLE | and more! |
I ALSO OFFER, ON A SPECIAL PROJECT BASIS:
Translation ITA/ENG – ENG/ITA – email me for info. Rates: $0.10 per word
“Professional yet approachable, it’s been a pleasure working together.”
Ken
“They were so understanding when I had to switch dates, and were so thorough – I would book them again for sure.”
Alyssa
“She’s f***ing good.”
P.