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Author’s Virtual Assistant: Are you overwhelmed with running a publishing business or just want to free up more of your time to write? You may want to consider hiring a Virtual Assistant. More information here → Virtual Assistant.

Proofreading/Cold reading – 1¢/word: Proofreading is the final stage in the editing process for a novel, focusing on correcting minor errors such as typos, punctuation mistakes, and inconsistencies in grammar or spelling. It is the last step before publication, ensuring that the text is polished and ready for the reader.

Proofreading is only effective once a manuscript has undergone thorough copyediting, and I only proofread projects that also come with a complete word list and style guide. This ensures that the text has been refined for clarity, flow, and overall consistency, and that the potential for errors is minimized.

Depending on your publishing plans, I can proofread your manuscript in MS Word before it has been typeset for printing. This is particularly relevant if you intend to publish a hard copy of your book. Alternatively, I can proofread the galley proof, which is the final version of your book that is ready for publication, ensuring that no errors have been introduced during the typesetting process. With this comprehensive approach, you can be confident that your book is polished and professionally presented, ready to make the best impression on your readers.

Query Letter Review/Revise or Write: A query letter is your first introduction to agents and publishers, encapsulating your book and your authorship in a compelling way. Perfecting it can be challenging, but that's where I come in. Whether you need a review of your existing letter or help crafting one from scratch, I can streamline this process using my extensive publishing experience to create a query letter that effectively grabs attention.

• For novels I’ve edited, $60 to review/revise or write from scratch. $100 to write two from scratch.

• For novels I haven’t edited, $100 to review/revise or write from scratch. $150 to write two from scratch.

Cover Copy (aka Blurb) Review/Revise or Write: The cover copy, also known as a book blurb or book jacket description, is a brief and compelling summary of your book, designed to captivate readers and persuade them to buy it. It's a critical marketing tool that requires careful crafting. If you're struggling with creating a captivating cover copy, I'm here to help. I can review and revise your existing description or create an enticing blurb from scratch. 

• For novels I’ve edited, $60 to review/revise or write from scratch. $100 to write two from scratch.

• For novels I haven’t edited, $100 to review/revise or write from scratch. $150 to write two from scratch.

Synopsis Review/Revise or Write: A book synopsis is a comprehensive summary of your book, encompassing the main plot points, characters, and the book's conclusion. It's often used in the publishing industry to evaluate the overall story structure and is crucial when pitching your book to agents or publishers. Crafting a concise yet comprehensive synopsis can be a challenge, but you don't have to do it alone. I can assist by reviewing and revising your existing synopsis or writing one from scratch.

• For novels I’ve edited, $300 to review/revise or write from scratch.

• For novels I haven’t edited, $350 to review/revise or write from scratch. A complete chapter-by-chapter outline will be required.

If you’d like to read what some of my clients have said about working with me, please visit this page → Testimonials.