The market for independently published titles is growing and readers want (and demand!) books that are equal in quality in terms of writing, editing and cover artwork as any from New York. Whether you're introducing new titles, or re-releasing your backlist, you owe it to yourself to maximize your profit potential. Investing in a qualified editor is one way you can do this.
I'm now offering affordable, professional freelance editorial services to authors. I have worked for more than 13 years as a full-time professional writer and editor. My nonfiction editing experience includes serving since 1998 as Associate Editor for AAA's regional Kentucky publications: AAA Traveler and Home & Away. My fiction editing experience includes having served as a copy editor for Wings ePress (2004), a copy and content editor for Whiskey Creek Press (2004), and an acquisitions and content editor for Samhain Publishing (2005-2007). Additionally, I have edited on a freelance basis for best-selling author Shiloh Walker and J.M. Martin. (Please see examples of edited titles, listed below.)
Schedule of Fees:
Unlike most freelance editors, I don't charge by the word. My rates are based on the length of your manuscript and are described below. All packages include a double review, meaning I provide each of the described services on an initial editing and/or proofreading round, and then following your review, each service is completed again. This insures the most consistency and accuracy in our work together.
Content Editing and Copyediting
Novella Length (under 40,000 words) - $150
Novel Length (40,000-110,000 words) - $250
Long Novel Length (110,000+ words) - $350
Your manuscript will be evaluated for inconsistencies in viewpoint, characterization, conflict and plot, as well as for incomplete storylines, ineffective or inconsistent dialogue, appropriate setting descriptions, narrative tone and more. In the copyediting phase, spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and inconsistencies will be pointed out to the author. This package also includes formatting your manuscript properly for electronic publication at Smashwords, Amazon (for Kindle Direct) and PubIt (for Barnes & Noble online), as well as CreateSpace (for paperback publishing through Amazon). For more information: Email me.
Copyediting Only
Novella Length (under 40,000 words) - $50
Novel Length (40,000-110,000 words) - $100
Long Novel Length (110,000+ words) - $150
Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and inconsistencies will be pointed out to the author. Does not include publication formatting. For more information: Email me.
Formatting Only
Flat Fee - $50
It's a jungle out there! Let me format your manuscript properly for electronic publication at Smashwords, Amazon (for Kindle Direct) and PubIt (for Barnes & Noble online), as well as CreateSpace (for paperback publishing through Amazon). Includes no editing or copyediting. For more information: Email me.
Sample of Titles Edited:
Tempt Me, Shiloh Walker
Hunt Me, Shiloh Walker
Tiserian's Treasure, J.M. Martin
Titles edited for Samhain:
Secrets and Shadows, Meg Allison
Alaina's Promise, Meg Allison
The Wyndmaster's Lady, Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Things to Do, Nell Dixon
Hearts Eternal, Rebecca Goings
Hearts Unbound, Rebecca Goings
Talk Dirty to Me, Michelle Miles
A Bend in Time, Michelle Miles
A Break in Time, Michelle Miles
Secrets Within, Amy Mistretta
Nuermar's Last Witch, A.E. Rought
The Songbird of Rushen Abbey, Gloria Wiederhold
Sword and Shadow, Saje Williams
Tales from the Magitech Lounge, Saje Williams
The Keeper of Eternity, Devyn Quinn
The Price of Eternity, Devyn Quinn
Grace Under Pressure, Melissa Schroeder
A Little Harmless Sex, Melissa Schroeder
Cover Artwork and Marketing Service Referrals
Are you looking for affordable, professional-grade cover artwork for your titles? As an independently published author, I can highly recommend two terrific artists with whom I've had the pleasure of working:
Kim Killion, Hot Damn! Designs:
Robin Ludwig, Robin Ludwig Design, Inc. :
I've also worked with two fantastic marketing companies -- Goddess Fish Promotions and Bewitching Book Tours -- who have helped organize blog tours, reviews, giveaways and other terrific promotional opportunities for my book at affordable rates. Click on the images below to visit each company's site.
