Editing Services
​We believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work in the author’s favor when it comes to publishing a novel. Ultimately, you would end up paying extra for services you may not need. That is why here at (Writer's Journey), we will listen and guide you with multiple options available based on your needs.​ The process is simple. If you are interested in two editors for the price of one who will care about your project and provide timely and excellent service at a reasonable cost, then contact R.B. and Laura on our contact page. We will guide you through the editing process. ​
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Every package includes all four types of editing: Line, Copy, Content, and Developmental editing. What is the difference, you may ask? See descriptions below:
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​Line Editing:​
Line editing focuses on the style of your manuscript. R.B. will look at your prose, the flow of your writing, tense, description, and other stylistic matters that can make or break an enjoyable reading experience. It is a line-by-line, detailed review. R.B. is a master of power, structure, and formats and will ensure your manuscript is well-polished.
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Copy Editing:
Copy editing focuses on the mechanics of your story. With a high attention to detail, R.B. will comb through the manuscript to ensure your writing is polished. He will look for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Proper capitalization, subject-verb agreement, dialogue tags, consistency, and word choices, as well as optimal areas for power phrasing. With the help of a combination of editing programs, a unique, personally designed editing macro, and his own education, R.B. will provide power and error scores, then ensure the manuscript is technically correct and reads to perfection. He will help your scores become the best they can be by the end.
​Developmental and Content Editing:
​For developmental editing, Laura is a wizard with content. She will read the entire manuscript and present an overall summary of what works and what does not. Things like flat characters, plot holes, confusing scenes, not enough tension, and unclear character motivations. Laura’s summary will also state what’s working well so you know what to keep. It focuses highly on the big picture of the story.​ Content editing takes a deeper look at the structure and details of your manuscript and its overall flow. Will the tone and voice appeal to your target audience, and will it provide the feeling that you want to engage readers? Laura will mark suggestions throughout the manuscript in detailed notes.​ Throughout the process, Laura and R.B. will communicate about your manuscript to ensure we can provide you with comments and suggestions that are not conflicting. We will always ensure we are on the same page and that you understand our results.​
If this all sounds great, please review the packages below. Once you have your selection, visit our form on the contact page.​
1) Basic Edit Package
This package consists of primary line, copy, developmental, and content, including the items listed below. ​
- Punctuation, use of quotes, comma splices, capitalization
- Spelling
- Minor grammatical corrections
- Minor paragraph formats
- Summary of errors and descriptive power score
- Overall summary of book developement and beta read
- Includes two full rounds of editing
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​2) Intermediate Edit Package..
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The intermediate edit package includes all the package 1 items plus the below list. Anything minor in the basic package will become more extensive.
​- Improper words or phrases
- Misuse of compound sentences, conjunctions, proper nouns, and pronouns
- Misuse of adjectives, adverbs, or incomplete sentences - Unclear antecedents or incorrectly used words
- Power phrase development
- Chapter and scene change placement or necessity
- Summary and suggestions for plot development - Suggestions for specific areas of improvement within the storyline or for characters and author corrects
- Includes three full rounds.
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​3) Comprehensive Edit Package
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This comprehensive analysis includes the first two packages plus the list below.​
- Complete document format for Kindle and Amazon publishing
- Too many of the exact words or phrases
- Sentence structure, flow, and power phrase inclusion
- Proper pronoun use
- Cadence phrases
- improper use of ing and ly words or too many
- Homonym or homophone corrections
- Final document scores for power, flow, and structure
- Insertion of any other required pages: Table of Contents, Cover Page, Copywrite page, Proper header, footer placement, and numbering...etc.
- Detailed analysis of overall story, plot, characters, and structure with notes included for all suggested changes, the reason behind the suggestion, and options for changing direction.
- Includes four to five full rounds.
​4) Pricing Information
Note: Pricing is not set in stone, and we will do everything we can to work with you on any price. Comprehensive depends on the time needed for correction and word count.
​- Basic Package - $ 400.00 to $ 750.00
- Intermediate Package - $ 750.00 to $ 2000.00
- Comprehensive Package - $ 950.00 to $ 4000.00​ ​​