Editing & Proofreading for Authors - Writers

• Editing & Proofreading Services

  Our editing & proofreading services are designed to assist authors and writers in eliminating grammatical errors, typographical errors and spelling errors. This service also looks for inconsistencies and confusing text and makes recommendations to fix these problems.

• Errors in Print

  I recently read a best-selling historical novel. I was reading for enjoyment. But, still my "editing and proofreading gene" kicked in. I found several errors in this magnificent book. I cannot help it. Errors just jump out at me. I know that not everyone reading this book would find all of these errors. But, some reader would undoubtedly find each of the errors. I contacted the author and complimented him on the outstanding book. I also informed him of the errors that I had found. He was extremely grateful for my comments about the book and truly appreciated my "astute pickups." He said that he was sending my list of errors and corrections to his publisher to be fixed in the next printing of this book. It still astounds me that so many books get published and printed with errors.

• Authors Write With Their Hearts

  When an author is writing a story or manuscript, he or she is deeply involved in the development of the plot, the characters and the dialogue. This author is writing with a passion from the heart and is extremely close to the book. He or she is often not concerned with the mechanics. That is why the service of proofreading and editing is so appropriate for the author or writer. Our editing and proofreading service ensures that these mechanics are addressed. We are not close to the work in the way the author is. We can edit and proofread the book from the point of view of the reader.

• Clarity and Flow

  Besides the correcting of grammatical errors, spelling errors and wrong words, we will edit the work for clarity and flow. We will make suggestions for modifications when there is an inconsistency or unclear passage or transition. We will comment on any problems with flow or fluidity of the text. 

• Formatting Text

  Sometimes you are asked to format your text using specific formatting rules. If you wish for me to do this special formatting for you, send me the formatting requirements and I will add this feature for a nominal extra fee.

• Book Covers and Advertising Blurbs

  A few months ago, after editing and proofreading a book for a client, I saw the proposed book cover.  It had a major error in the text. There was a word that was a wrong word. It was indeed a word, so would not have been picked up by a spell check program. I contacted the writer and mentioned the error. He was aghast at the thought that the book cover and his advertising brochures might have been printed with that error included. The error was fixed and the book published. That brings me to discuss job sizes and supporting materials as stated in a section below.

• Book Cover Graphics

  Here is a sample of some Book Cover Graphics created by a talented designer and client. Contact me for details.

• Any Job Size

  We do not limit the size of a job for our editing and proofreading services. After your book has been edited and proofread, you may have some advertising media, book cover blurbs, articles or other materials that you want to print. Make sure to contact us for these smaller jobs. We will be happy to edit and proofread even the smallest material. 

• Literary Critique

  Many publishers require a literary critique when submitting a book or manuscript to them. Authors and writers are given the opportunity to take advantage of our literary critique service after we have edited and proofread their books. 

• Submitting Your Manuscript

  Your book or manuscript should be submitted as an attachment to an email in Word form. First contact me using the Contact button at the left. I will send you information about submitting your work. Make sure to keep a copy of your original. You can send the complete manuscript or you can send it in parts or chapters. 

• Fees

  Fees for editing and proofreading are between $.012 and $.013 per word (just over 1 cent per word). For instance, if your book is 25,000 words, the fee is between $300 and $325. Or, if your work just needs a final proofreading the fee is $.012 per word. The preferred method of payment is PayPal. See the Payment Information page for more payment options. 

• Applying the Corrections and Suggestions

  Here is a sample of how your edited document will look after we have edited and proofread it. You will be able to examine each recommended change and suggestion and apply those that you want to incorporate. You will also see several comments throughout the work that are intended to help you make suggestions for possible changes.

• Communications

  We will work closely with you at every stage of the editing and proofreading process. You can contact us at any time during the process with questions. We will be in touch after we have sent the edited manuscript back to you for as long as you need us to be.