OUR EDITING SERVICES
Everything you need to polish your manuscript to perfection.
Editing services can be expensive. We always suggest that to save money, you first take your manuscript to a friend who is a proficient writer/reader or an English teacher, for example, who would work through your manuscript with you to help identify areas that may require substantive editing and re-writing, After you have addressed those areas, it's time for us to have a look. Keep in mind that almost all accepted manuscripts require some level of editorial service.
Free Assessment
Send us a 500-word sample of your work, and we'll provide you with a free edit. We'll also include suggestions for our editing services that may help your writing.
Directions for submission
Directions for submission
Initial Editorial Evaluation (Full or Partial Manuscript)
Feedback on strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript. We'll give you advice to aid in your revision process and suggestions for your next steps in the editing process. This evaluation does not include any editing.
0.01 per word, up to 60,000 words
FaceTime/ZOOM conversation with an editor: first 1/2 hour free, $25.00/hour thereafter.
Directions for submission
0.01 per word, up to 60,000 words
FaceTime/ZOOM conversation with an editor: first 1/2 hour free, $25.00/hour thereafter.
Directions for submission
Line Editing
Our most comprehensive editing package.
If you believe your manuscript is past the need for any substantive revisions and you are ready for a close look at how well-written your work is, line editing is for you. Your manuscript is examined line by line with attention to grammar, spelling, clarity, repetition, and word choice. This may involve re-ordering paragraphs, changing chapter length, re-writing sentences, and trimming as required, all while being careful to maintain your voice. Editorial suggestions may be made line by line. *Copy editing and proofreading are included in this package.
Up to 20,000 words: $0.03/word
20,000 to 40,000 words: $0.025/word
40,000 to 60,000 words: $0.02/word
60,000 words and over: $0.03/word
Includes one-hour FaceTime/ZOOM conversation with the editor when the line edit is completed and the manuscript returned.
Additional FaceTime/ZOOM time: $25.00 /hour.
Directions for submission
If you believe your manuscript is past the need for any substantive revisions and you are ready for a close look at how well-written your work is, line editing is for you. Your manuscript is examined line by line with attention to grammar, spelling, clarity, repetition, and word choice. This may involve re-ordering paragraphs, changing chapter length, re-writing sentences, and trimming as required, all while being careful to maintain your voice. Editorial suggestions may be made line by line. *Copy editing and proofreading are included in this package.
Up to 20,000 words: $0.03/word
20,000 to 40,000 words: $0.025/word
40,000 to 60,000 words: $0.02/word
60,000 words and over: $0.03/word
Includes one-hour FaceTime/ZOOM conversation with the editor when the line edit is completed and the manuscript returned.
Additional FaceTime/ZOOM time: $25.00 /hour.
Directions for submission
Copy Editing
This is for you if you're ready to begin polishing your work. We won't edit your manuscript's content but will examine the technical side of your writing: grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Your manuscript will be returned with corrections.
Up to 60,000 words: $0.020/word
60,000 + words: $0.0175/word
Includes 1/2 hour FaceTime/ZOOM conversation when copy edit is completed and manuscript returned.
Additional FaceTime/ZOOM: $25.00 /hour.
*Note: Copy editing is already included in our line editing service.
Directions for submission
Up to 60,000 words: $0.020/word
60,000 + words: $0.0175/word
Includes 1/2 hour FaceTime/ZOOM conversation when copy edit is completed and manuscript returned.
Additional FaceTime/ZOOM: $25.00 /hour.
*Note: Copy editing is already included in our line editing service.
Directions for submission
Proof Reading
This is the final scrutiny of your manuscript before printing. There is no editing involved. However, it is a last chance to find any errors or inconsistencies that may have slipped past the more extensive edits like line and copy editing.
One proofreader: $0.02/word
Two proofreaders: $0.03/word
*We must proofread your manuscript if you plan to have Silverdog publish your book.
Directions for submission
One proofreader: $0.02/word
Two proofreaders: $0.03/word
*We must proofread your manuscript if you plan to have Silverdog publish your book.
Directions for submission
