Book editing prices for indie author services
What You Can Expect
Line Editing
5-8 pages per hour
$48/hr
- This service builds on the copyediting package, including:
- • Sentence-level improvements to syntax, diction, and tone
- • Voice enhancement, including passive-to-active adjustments
- • Support for contents, references, indexing, footnotes, and endnotes
- • Two rounds of editing, collaborative feedback, and final proofreading
- • Tracked changes and comments for full transparency
- Ideal for authors seeking a smooth, engaging read that sparkles from start to finish.
Copyediting
5-10 pages per hour
$43/hr
- The copyediting service includes:
- • Correction of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, and verb agreement
- • Removal of typographical errors, redundancies, and wordiness
- • Identification of continuity issues and basic fact-checking
- • Two rounds of editing for thorough refinement
- • Tracked changes and comments for full transparency
- Perfect for authors and professionals preparing content for publication, submission, or public release.
Proofreading
8-14 pages per hour
$38/hr
- Proofreading consists of:
- • Correction of overlooked spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical issues
- • Careful review of layout and formatting, including font consistency, word breaks, widows, and orphans
- • A meticulous read-through to ensure your work is clean, professional, and publication-ready
- Best suited as the last step before printing, uploading, or submitting your manuscript.
Manuscript Review
$50/hr
- You’ll receive:
- • A thorough read-through of your manuscript
- • Detailed notes with carefully considered input and 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)
- Ideal for writers who want honest, constructive feedback before diving into revisions.
Manuscript Formatting
7-15 pages per hour
$55/hr
- Whether you’re preparing for print, eBook, or both, I ensure:
- • Clean, consistent layout with proper margins, spacing, and paragraph styles
- • Genre-appropriate typography and chapter styling
- • Accurate front and back matter: title page, copyright, TOC, acknowledgments, etc.
- • Compatibility with self-publishing platforms like KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and more
- • Optional inclusion of footnotes, endnotes, images, or appendices for nonfiction
- Essential for authors who don’t know how to format according to publishing industry standards.
Book Marketing Plan
$400
- Your marketing plan will offer:
- • 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 to help you stay organized and on track
- Perfect for authors seeking a clear, actionable plan to launch and sustain their book’s success.
Book Cover Design
$160
- Book cover design is comprised of:
- • Six distinct, high-resolution book cover images inspired by your genre, themes, and aesthetic
- • A choice of photorealism, fantasy, surrealism, cyberpunk, sci-fi, anime, manga, vintage, retro, minimalist, painterly, impressionistic, celestial & cosmic styles
- • Covers suitable for mockups, marketing, social media, and inspiration boards
- • Optional guidance on refining your final cover direction or pairing with typography
- A magical jumpstart for authors seeking multiple concepts to test with audiences or use across platforms.
Website Creation Services
An 8-Page Site on WordPress, Squarespace, or GoDaddy
$750+
- Depending on your needs, I’ll incorporate:
- • Custom design consultation to align with your genre, tone, and visual identity
- • Portfolio and book page creation with buy links, blurbs, and reviews
- • About, blog, and contact pages that feel personal and professional
- • Mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized layouts that look great everywhere
- • Ongoing support and training so you feel confident managing your site
- Let’s build a site that feels like you and works like magic.
Social Media Consulting
17 Years of Experience
$60/hr
- Platforms I support:
- • Facebook: Build a loyal reader community with captivating posts, event promotion, and strategic engagement.
- • Instagram: Turn your feed into a visual storybook with branded graphics, quote cards, reels, and hashtag strategy.
- • Bluesky: Establish a thoughtful, authentic presence in a growing decentralized space.
- • Substack: Optimize your publishing schedule and grow your subscriber base with irresistible lead magnets.
- • Goodreads: Curate engaging updates and leverage lists, reviews, and giveaways to build buzz.
- I blend editorial expertise with marketing magic to help authors show up online with confidence and clarity.