Manuscript Evaluation
This service provides you with a complete assessment of your book manuscript in its current state. The written evaluation provides guidance for the next steps of manuscript development and revision. Each evaluation will include in-text comments and a one-page overview of strengths and weaknesses in the text, assessing organization, development, tone, and style. This feedback will help any author seeking to bring their text to the next level of artistic completion.
Fee: $200 for a 100-200 page manuscript; $25 for outline or first 20 pages only
Editing
As the final step of manuscript preparation, it is essential to seek professional editing before submission to a publisher. The level of editing required will depend on the needs of the particular manuscript:
Book Coaching
Receive one-on-one professional guidance to bring your book to fruition. This service may be used at any time during manuscript development, from brainstorming to publication and marketing of the book. Coaching is a great way to keep on schedule and to use your time effectively during the writing of your book.
Fee: $50 for single session; reduced rates for long-term coaching relationship
Book Formatting
Get help formatting your book properly for either self-publishing or submission to a publisher.
Fee: $50 for self-publishing template (up to 200 pages); $30 for traditional publishing formatting (up to 200 pages)
Computer Tutoring
Is lack of technical knowledge holding you back from your publishing dreams? Would you like to learn how to use that tablet or to get active on social media? I can come to you or meet you somewhere with your laptop to help you develop your inner computer geek.
Fee: $40 for first hour of session, $25 for additional hour in same session
This service provides you with a complete assessment of your book manuscript in its current state. The written evaluation provides guidance for the next steps of manuscript development and revision. Each evaluation will include in-text comments and a one-page overview of strengths and weaknesses in the text, assessing organization, development, tone, and style. This feedback will help any author seeking to bring their text to the next level of artistic completion.
Fee: $200 for a 100-200 page manuscript; $25 for outline or first 20 pages only
Editing
As the final step of manuscript preparation, it is essential to seek professional editing before submission to a publisher. The level of editing required will depend on the needs of the particular manuscript:
- Proofing: Editing for correctness of grammar, punctuation, and usage only.
- Copy-editing: Sentence structure and transitions are improved in addition to corrections for grammar, punctuation, and usage.
- Substantive Editing: The text is substantially developed and rewritten for a more professional final manuscript
Book Coaching
Receive one-on-one professional guidance to bring your book to fruition. This service may be used at any time during manuscript development, from brainstorming to publication and marketing of the book. Coaching is a great way to keep on schedule and to use your time effectively during the writing of your book.
Fee: $50 for single session; reduced rates for long-term coaching relationship
Book Formatting
Get help formatting your book properly for either self-publishing or submission to a publisher.
Fee: $50 for self-publishing template (up to 200 pages); $30 for traditional publishing formatting (up to 200 pages)
Computer Tutoring
Is lack of technical knowledge holding you back from your publishing dreams? Would you like to learn how to use that tablet or to get active on social media? I can come to you or meet you somewhere with your laptop to help you develop your inner computer geek.
Fee: $40 for first hour of session, $25 for additional hour in same session