If you have been referred by one of our customers,
please fill out the referral form on our Referrals menu.
You will receive a 10% discount
on your services, however, this does not include
the down payment to begin your service.
Submitting sample edit guidelines: Email
one short chapter, or a few pages, in rich text format (.rtf) ONLY, and we will
provide you with a full sample edit for you to decide if our service is right for you. If you double-space your sample, this
allows more room for editing, but not required. Please have your sample formatted properly as if already published or being
submitted to a publisher.
Limit is one chapter of novella, novel, or maximum 1000 word story sample.
SERVICES
CONTENT EDITING
Content editing includes complete line editing,
and accuracy will be ensured for consistency of content and extensive, optimum focus on restructuring of sentences. Fiction
genres: Focusing on maintaining consistency of the details in the plot, characters, and setting. Nonfiction: Monitoring consistency
of information.
Prerequisite:
Complete line editing Time: approximately 3 weeks Cost: .24 cents/word
PROOFREADING
As any publishing professional knows, the conversion
process from manuscript to published book is not fool proof. Even the best copyeditor in the business or the most careful
author will miss a few errors. Traditional publishers usually proof read a manuscript twice. This character-by-character proof
read is highly recommended.
Prerequisite: Copyedit, Complete line edit, or Content edit Time: approximately 2 weeks Cost: .10 cents/word
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Your manuscript
will be evaluated by the paragraph, chapter, and book levels and you will be provided with a sample of the developmental work
that needs to be done. After you approve the
sample, we will continue to make recommendations throughout the remainder of the manuscript. For fiction works, we will analyze the readership and genre to determine whether the
content is appropriate and examine essential considerations such as plot, pace, characterization, and dialogue. For nonfiction, we will analyze the readership, purpose,
and possible uses of the work to determine that the content is complete and appropriate; that concepts are developed adequately;
that material is well organized; and that illustrations, tables, and lists are used effectively throughout. Developmental edit diagram: The manuscript will then
be returned to you, together with a summary of requested revisions. You can make these changes or purchase the services of
book doctoring to help make the alterations. In most cases, the completed developmental edit will include an estimate for
book doctoring. Once the changes have been made, the manuscript will undergo a content edit, as described above, at no additional
cost.
Time: approximately 6 weeks Cost: .45 cents/word
IN-DEPTH EDITING
Changes recommended in the developmental edit that you have approved, will be implemented.
After completion of the revisions, a content edit will be performed. In order to receive the services of book doctoring, you
must first purchase a developmental edit. At the end of the developmental edit, a price quote for the book doctor fee will
be provided.
Prerequisite: Developmental edit Timing and Cost: Estimate based on work needed (provided with developmental edit)
COPYEDITING
A thorough check of your manuscript, correcting errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. In addition, industry-standards
style will be followed.
Time: approximately 3 weeks Cost: .15 cents/word
COMPLETE LINE EDITING
Available without an Editorial Evaluation
Some manuscripts may require more work than others. When heavy copyediting is required, the manuscript
will be checked for more pervasive errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Suggestions will be given to improve word
choice and may recommend sentence restructuring to improve the overall readability.
Prerequisite: Copyediting Time: approximately 3 weeks (depending on word
count) Cost: .03 cents/word
PACING A MARKETABLE PLOT
Pacing a marketable plot includes sub plots and main plot. Insuring that the plot is detailed and on
target, connected and flawless with the sub plots within the story.
This is quality control,
and will scrutinize word choices such as, too many prepositions and prepositional phrases, weak adjectives and verbs, grammatical
errors and passive voice. Includes: Copyediting, content editing, proofreading, and developmental editing. These corrections
will improve and tighten the manuscript.
Time:
approximately 2-3 weeks (depending on word count)
Cost:
.45 cents/word
BOOK DOCTOR
The term "book doctor" often
refers to book editors more than an editorial service. However, it is a principle editorial service and a most necessary step
in manuscript submission. Book doctor is a comprehensive package of all my listed editorial services combined into a neat
package at reasonable savings.
This is an extension,
in-depth critique and evaluation of the entire manuscript. Please email usif interested in this service. A general working knowledge of your work; the word count, genre, etc., is required. Then a
quote for the book doctor will be provided.
Editorial review including feedback on structure, plot, author/narrative voice, dialogue,
and other elements
Further development of manuscript
Editing grammar and correct English,
tense, and proper punctuation
Preparation of the book for printing, including electronic file
Providing custom photos for cover, author, as needed
Layout of the book cover including fonts and photos if needed
Creation of back cover text, summary
of the book's contents, and more
GHOST WRITING We will take either a first draft of the manuscript or rough material draft, and write
the book in consultation with you. The Chief Editor/Writer will examine materials from you that you provide, and give an estimate
together with writing samples for your approval. Timing:
Estimated during the sample stage (see below) Cost Estimate and Writing Sample:
$175 (applied toward total cost- if purchased) *The fee to write the complete manuscript
will depend on the expected length of the manuscript, the materials provided by you, and the amount of independent research
expected by us. Variables involved, will be the determining factor of final fee.
Critique
We offer critique services for the writer that might not feel ready for editorial services
and submission for publishing, but need expert evaluation and assistance prior to the next phase .
Cost : .05/cents word unless prior arrangements are discussed
In every talented person with a small desire to write-- hides a truly gifted writer, once
armed with a little knowledge and good editing. --A1 Editorial Service
Your satisfaction is our guarantee for our prompt, accurate, and professional service. Take
advantage of a free sample edit before hiring.
If not completely satisfied, you may qualify to receive 10% off
