Above The Pages Editorial Services
Helping authors encourage and inspire their readers
I am glad you stopped by!
I want to encourage you in this next step of your writing journey.
Whether you need a light proofread, substantive revision, copyedit, manuscript review, or anything in between, I will come alongside you to help you create a captivating piece to engage, inspire, or educate your readers. You can learn more about me here.
Price ranges are listed after each service. If you would like to receive a complimentary no-obligation sample
edit of four double-spaced pages, please click here. I can offer you a fixed-price quote for
the entire project based on the services you desire or need.
I will work with you on flexible pricing or payment options to serve authors in every budget.
Ask about special package deals!
Editing Services
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)
Maximum price is $300 for fiction
Maximum price is $350 for nonfiction
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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
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This only includes a light proofread.
Cost: 0.025 – 0.035 per word (2.5 to 3.5 cents per word)
$25 Minimum
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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 the 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 0.020 – 0.024 per word (2.0 to 2.4 cents per word)
$30 Minimum for picture books
$25 Minimum for all other materials
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Proofreading
Proofreading is usually done after a book has gone through an editing
process and is almost ready to be published.
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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
Cost: 0.012 per word (1.2 cents per word)
$20 Minimum
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Not sure what you need? You can email me.
