Whether you need a light proofread, substantive revision, or anything in between,
I will go the extra mile to help you create a captivating piece to
engage, inspire, or educate your readers.
*Christian Fiction and Nonfiction
*Devotionals *Inspirational
*Bible Studies *Sermons
*Homeschool Curriculum
*Children *Teens *Adult
*Offering electronic editing in MS Word using Track Changes with comments in the margins.
Price ranges are listed after each service. I offer a complimentary no-obligation sample edit of four
double-spaced pages, and then I provide a fixed-price quote for the entire project
based on services desired or needed.
I will work with you on flexible pricing or payment options to serve authors in every budget.
Ask about special package deals!
Editing Services
Proofreading
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Checking typographical errors
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Inconsistencies
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Capitalization
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Grammar
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Spelling
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Spacing or font errors
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Proper numbering
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References to tables or charts
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Punctuation
Proofreading is usually done after a book has
gone through an editing
process and is almost ready to be published.
Cost: 0.010 per word
(1 cent per word)
$20 Minimum
Copyediting or Line-By-Line Editing
Includes all proofreading and can also include:
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Fact and Scripture verification
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Ensuring references and Bible permissions are cited
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Copyrights
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Flagging errors in sentence structure and word usage
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Cross-checking tables or charts
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Ensuring Table of Contents is correct
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Minor formatting
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Making wordy phrases more concise
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Reducing prepositional phrases
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Redundant words
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Clarity and flow
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For a children’s book, copyediting includes reviewing age-appropriate vocabulary.
Cost 0.015 – 0.018 per word
(1.5 to 1.8 cents per word)
$30 Minimum for picture books
$20 Flat rate for college essays
$25 Minimum for all other materials
Developmental or Substantive Editing
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Recommendations for nonfiction heading/subheading placement
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Creating chapter or heading titles
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Overall clarity and flow
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Recommendations for moving paragraphs, sentences, or sections as needed
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Identifying and/or improving gaps between transition areas
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Rewriting sentences
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Recommendations for cloudy explanations
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Creating workbook questions for Bible studies or devotionals
This only includes a light proofread.
Cost: 0.018 – 0.030 per word
(1.8 to 3 cents per word)
$25 Minimum
Manuscript Review
Not quite ready for a copyeditor? Need another reader to share feedback? Stuck on a chapter or plotline? I can help with a careful reading of your manuscript. I will then respectfully offer suggestions to improve your manuscript:
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Identifying contradictory facts, plot holes, or inconsistencies.
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You will receive a written critique addressing strengths, weaknesses, and recommended changes.
This service does not
include any proofreading or editing.
Cost: 0.005 per word
(One-half cent per word)
$20 Minimum
Maximum price is $250 for fiction
Maximum price is $300 for nonfiction