Book editing prices for indie author services
Prices for Indie Author Services—What You Can Expect
Review my transparent book editing prices for indie authors, including copyediting, line editing, proofreading, manuscript review and more.
Line Editing
5-8 pages per hour
$48/hr
- This service builds on the copyediting package and offers deeper refinement at the sentence level. In addition to correcting grammar and mechanics, you’ll receive:
- • Enhanced syntax, diction, and tonal consistency
- • Adjustments that strengthen voice, including passive‑to‑active shifts
- • Support with contents, references, indexing, footnotes, and endnotes
- • Two rounds of editing with collaborative feedback, followed by final proofreading
- • Tracked changes and margin comments for complete clarity
- As a result, your manuscript becomes smoother, more engaging, and more polished from start to finish.
Copyediting
5-10 pages per hour
$43/hr
- The copyediting service provides a thorough review of your manuscript at the mechanical and stylistic level. It focuses on clarity, correctness, and consistency throughout your text. In this stage, you’ll receive:
- • Corrections to spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, and verb agreement
- • Removal of typographical errors, redundancies, and unnecessary wordiness
- • Identification of continuity issues, along with light fact‑checking
- • Two rounds of editing to ensure careful refinement
- • Tracked changes and margin comments for complete clarity
- Consequently, your writing becomes cleaner, more precise, and easier for readers to trust. Perfect for authors and professionals preparing content for publication, submission, or public release.
Proofreading
8-14 pages per hour
$38/hr
- The proofreading service offers a final, detail‑focused review of your manuscript. At this stage, the goal is to catch anything that may have slipped through earlier rounds of editing. As part of this process, you’ll receive:
- • Corrections to overlooked spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical issues
- • A careful review of layout and formatting, including font consistency, word breaks, widows, and orphans
- • A meticulous read‑through to ensure your work appears clean, professional, and ready for publication
- Because of this final polish, your manuscript reaches its highest level of clarity and accuracy. Best suited as the last step before printing, uploading, or submitting your work.
Manuscript Review
$50/hr
- A manuscript review offers big‑picture insight into how your work is landing with readers. Instead of focusing on sentence‑level edits, this service highlights what’s working well and where deeper revision may help strengthen your draft. During the review, you’ll receive:
- • A thorough read‑through of your manuscript
- • Detailed notes with thoughtful input and practical suggestions
- • A personalized Word document outlining strengths, areas for improvement, and editorial guidance
- • Insight into pacing, character development, tone, and narrative cohesion (for fiction), or clarity, organization, and argument strength (for nonfiction)
- Therefore, you gain a clear, encouraging roadmap for your next round of revisions. Ideal for writers who want honest, constructive feedback before moving forward.
Manuscript Formatting
7-15 pages per hour
$55/hr
- Manuscript formatting ensures your book looks clean, consistent, and professional across print and digital platforms. At this stage, the focus is on layout, structure, and industry‑standard presentation. As part of the service, you’ll receive:
- • A polished layout with consistent margins, spacing, and paragraph styles
- • Genre‑appropriate typography and chapter styling
- • Accurate front and back matter, including the title page, copyright, table of contents, acknowledgments, and more
- • Compatibility with major self‑publishing platforms such as KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and others
- • Optional inclusion of footnotes, endnotes, images, or appendices for nonfiction projects
- For this reason, your manuscript meets publishing standards and presents beautifully in every format. Ideal for authors who want professional formatting without the stress of learning complex software.
Book Marketing Plan
$400
- A book marketing plan gives you a clear, strategic path for promoting your work. Instead of guessing where to focus your energy, you’ll receive a structured approach that supports both visibility and long‑term growth. As part of the plan, you’ll receive:
- • A roadmap covering traditional and digital outreach
- • Strategies for social media engagement, content creation, and audience building
- • Guidance on press releases, media outreach, and book reviews
- • Recommendations for events, giveaways, and promotional partnerships
- • Tools and timelines designed to keep your launch organized and on track
- Accordingly, you gain a focused, actionable plan to support your book’s success. Perfect for authors who want clarity, direction, and confidence as they prepare to share their work with the world.
Book Cover Design
$160
- This concept package gives you a creative jumpstart as you explore the visual direction of your book. Instead of relying on a single idea, you’ll receive a range of styles and moods to help you discover what resonates most. As part of the package, you’ll receive:
- • Six distinct, high‑resolution cover concepts inspired by your genre, themes, and aesthetic
- • A choice of styles, including photorealism, fantasy, surrealism, cyberpunk, sci‑fi, anime, manga, vintage, retro, minimalist, painterly, impressionistic, celestial, and cosmic
- • Covers suitable for mockups, marketing materials, social media, and inspiration boards
- • Optional guidance on refining your final cover direction or pairing concepts with typography
- As such, you gain multiple creative options to test with readers or use across your promotional platforms. Ideal for authors who want a playful, imaginative starting point before committing to a final design.
Website Creation Services
An 8-Page Site on WordPress, Squarespace, or GoDaddy
$750+
- A custom author website gives you a professional home for your books, services, and brand. Instead of wrestling with templates or tech, you’ll receive a site designed to reflect your voice and support your goals. Depending on your needs, your website may include:
- • A personalized design consultation to align with your genre, tone, and visual identity
- • Portfolio and book pages with buy links, blurbs, and reviews
- • About, blog, and contact pages that feel both personal and polished
- • Mobile‑friendly, SEO‑optimized layouts that look great on every device
- • Ongoing support and training so you feel confident managing your site
- With this foundation in place, you’ll have a site that feels like you and works like magic.
Social Media Consulting
18 Years of Experience
$60/hr
- I support authors across a range of platforms, each with its own strengths and opportunities. During our work together, you’ll learn how to use them with purpose and confidence:
- • Facebook: Build a loyal reader community through engaging posts, event promotion, and meaningful interaction
- • Instagram: Transform your feed into a visual storybook with branded graphics, reels, quote cards, and a thoughtful hashtag strategy
- • Bluesky: Establish a grounded, authentic presence in a growing decentralized space
- • Substack: Strengthen your publishing rhythm and grow your subscriber base with compelling content and effective lead magnets
- • Goodreads: Share updates and use lists, reviews, and giveaways to generate interest and build buzz
- In light of this guidance, you’ll show up online with clarity, consistency, and a strategy that feels sustainable.