Services
What type of editing do I need?
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Editorial assessment: A thorough, big-picture evaluation of your manuscript. I'll tell you your book's strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and how to make your book the best it can be.
Rate: $0.035/word. Includes a one-on-one consulting call and all your questions answered.
Book consulting: For when you're feeling stuck or unsure or can't stop questioning yourself. A one- to two-hour call to set you and your book on the right path.
Rate: $65 per hour, one to three hours, as a one-on-one consulting call
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Developmental edit: A big-picture edit where I work with you to improve all the major areas of your book, from style and clarity to structure, flow, and much, much more.
Rate: $0.045/word. Includes a one-on-one consulting call and all your questions answered.
Editorial assessment: The "DIY version" of a developmental edit. I'll tell you your book's strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and how to make your book the best it can be. A budget-friendly option.
Rate: $0.035/word. Includes a one-on-one consulting call and all your questions answered.
Book consulting: For when you're feeling stuck or unsure or can't stop questioning yourself. A one- to two-hour call to set you and your book on the right path.
Rate: $65 per hour, one to three hours, as a one-on-one consulting call
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Developmental edit: A big-picture edit where I work with you to improve all the major areas of your book, from style and clarity to structure, flow, and much, much more.
Rate: $0.045/word. Includes a one-on-one consulting call and all your questions answered.
Editorial assessment: The "DIY version" of a developmental edit. I'll tell you your book's strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and how to make your book the best it can be. A budget-friendly option.
Rate: $0.035/word. Includes a one-on-one consulting call and all your questions answered.
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Copyediting: Fixes the spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other errors, while also looking at style and clarity. For when you just need that final bit of revision.
Rate: $0.032/word
Proofreading: Fixes the errors and cleans up the formatting. For when the manuscript is formatted and ready to go. This is the last step before you publish your book!
Rate: $0.032/word
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Copyediting: Fixes the spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other errors, while also looking at style and clarity. For when you just need that final bit of revision.
Rate: $0.032/word
Proofreading: Fixes the errors and cleans up the formatting. For when the manuscript is formatted and ready to go. This is the last step before you publish your book!
Rate: $0.032/word
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Book proposal review: Whether you've got a full draft of a book proposal or are starting from scratch, I'll work with you to make your book proposal as appealing to agents and editors as possible.
Rate: $65 per hour, usually four to eight hours. Includes multiple rounds of feedback.
Query letter review: Mini version of the book proposal review, looking at just the query letter. Best for projects that don't need book proposals.
Rate: $65 per hour, usually two to three hours. Includes multiple rounds of feedback.
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Not sure what type of editing you need?
I can help with that! Let’s talk. I’ll walk you through the different types of editing and help you figure out what options best meet your needs - and your budget.
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Looking for someone to point you in the right direction?
I’m that someone! Whether you’ve got a final draft and book proposal, or you’re just getting started on your memoir, I’d love to sit down with you and talk about your needs, goals, resources, and more. Publishing is an incredibly complicated landscape. Let me help you find your way.
Kathy Nickerson, indie author
“MC was wonderful to work with and they made my book ten times better.”
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