Feeling overwhelmed or unsure about what editing service you need or what stage your manuscript is in?
No worries! I'll offer my assessment and suggestions after reviewing your manuscript and doing a sample edit of about 1,000 words to assess where in the writing/editing process you are (i.e., what service you need) and to see if we are a good fit.
I've laid out the scope of services I offer below (with links to more specifics) - separated for convenience and packaged for continuity and savings.
No worries! I'll offer my assessment and suggestions after reviewing your manuscript and doing a sample edit of about 1,000 words to assess where in the writing/editing process you are (i.e., what service you need) and to see if we are a good fit.
I've laid out the scope of services I offer below (with links to more specifics) - separated for convenience and packaged for continuity and savings.
À la Carte Services:
General Notes:
Beta Brigade - coordination of extra reader responses from volunteers, available with certain services
MS Word and Track Changes used in all edits. See descriptions on my Publishing Terminology page.
Rates calculated in US Dollars. See Rate Calculation section of Business page for more information.
Visit my Policies section of Business page for such details as my Series Security.
Rates calculated in US Dollars. See Rate Calculation section of Business page for more information.
Visit my Policies section of Business page for such details as my Series Security.
As the stages of editing often overlap,
packaged services provide continuity and economy of effort.
And that saves you money!
Choose an Editing Package from the following that works for you:
Substantive Package – 4-5 rounds combining the Beta Plus and the Content Edit services
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Plus: option of getting more eyes on your story with my BFF Beta Brigade
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Line edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation
Cleanup Package – 4-5 rounds, combining the Copy Cleanup and the Final Polish services
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/spot check
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Final Polish (subcontracted for fresh eyes with my review)
Full Edit Package – 5-6 rounds, combining Basic Beta Read, Content Edit, and Copy Cleanup services
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Plus: option of getting more eyes on your story with my BFF Beta Brigade
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/spot check
- Plus: simple style sheet
Complete Package – 6-7 rounds, combining Beta Plus, Content, Copy Cleanup, and Final Polish
- Reader feedback/commentary
- Plus: option of getting more eyes on your story from my BFF Beta Brigade
- Developmental/substantive suggestions with explanations in margins
- Line and copy edit suggestions inline with explanations in margins
- Plus: follow-up consultation/spot check
- Final Polish (subcontracted for fresh eyes with my review)
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Plus: book blurb edit
No Fuss Package – 2-3 rounds - same as the Complete Package but condensed
Especially good for shorter, contemporary e-books without complex world building or for mid-series novellas where I know the world and the author’s style.
- First round includes consultation to clarify plot details, intent, characterization, voice, etc.
- Second round - line and copy edits inline without explanation unless requested
- Author presented with clean copy - no picky decision making, no hassle
- Plus: simple style sheet
- Plus: book blurb edit
Especially good for shorter, contemporary e-books without complex world building or for mid-series novellas where I know the world and the author’s style.
Do you need a knowledgeable, friendly collaborator
on your journey toward publication?
Contact BFF Editing today!
on your journey toward publication?
Contact BFF Editing today!
BFF Editing is happy to help with stories of creativity, inspiration, and motivation, which come in all shapes and sizes, such as:
- children’s books (picture and chapter)
- business brochures
- web content
- blogs
- essays
$40/hour for material of less than 10,000 words
Add-ons:
Book Map – visual chart of plot and character details as well as story themes, points of view, tension, climax, etc.
$30.00/hour
$30.00/hour
Blurb Refurb – Does your blurb entice and intrigue? Does it invite potential readers into your story without giving too much away?
$30.00/hour
$30.00/hour
Consultation – above and beyond the normal level of communication, especially in the case of video or conference calls
$20/hour
$20/hour
Hook Help – Grabbing your reader's attention, curiosity, empathy, or interest in the opening scene is critical. If you don't hook them early, they may not continue to read.
$30.00/hour
$30.00/hour
Smart Style Sheet – style sheet on steroids! - for more complex stories/series that involve many characters, world building, etc.
Note: For consistency and to communicate editing decisions to your formatter and proofreader, every book needs at least a simple style sheet, which I include with a number of editing services.
Both levels of style sheet include:
Fees for the creation of a Smart Style Sheet are based on the level of detail and manuscript's length.
Note: For consistency and to communicate editing decisions to your formatter and proofreader, every book needs at least a simple style sheet, which I include with a number of editing services.
Both levels of style sheet include:
- resource list including style guide and dictionary
- form of English used
- POV and mood
- formatting decisions
- capitalization and hyphenation decisions
- words or spelling unique to the manuscript
Fees for the creation of a Smart Style Sheet are based on the level of detail and manuscript's length.
Spot Check – author-requested round of edits beyond contracted service agreement?
$30.00/hour
$30.00/hour
Looking for a professional editor who can help you communicate clearly without sacrificing your own personal flare?
Contact BFF Editing today!
“Kate's edits are thorough and improve the clarity, consistency, tone, and impact of every sentence. Every edit has taught me something new that has improved my writing going forward. It's clear she takes pride in her work. She is supportive and respects my voice as an author.”
-Author Renae Wright
