Book Editing

Yes, there is more than one kind of editing.

Editing takes multiple forms, depending on the status of your manuscript (mms) and your book’s needs. The three basic editorial services are Developmental/Content Editing, Line and Copyediting, and Proofreading (although proofreading is not editing, it’s listed under editorial services, because it forms the conclusion of the editorial process).

Starting prices are offered for your reference. Note that these prices are estimates. Factors such how technical your content is, how much work it needs, and editorial schedules and deadlines affect the final project quote, in addition to your word count.

A note on scheduling: I am often booked out several months in advance for editing projects. If you are interested in reserving a spot on my calendar, please fill out the form below and mention “editing reservation” under Additional Information.

Whether you are “in the weeds” or simply looking for polish, Alexandra will be there to help you work it through. I know, because I needed both. She helped me make good decisions, steered me into better directions, and helped correct potential pitfalls, all with professionalism and understanding. You could not make a better choice.

Paul J. Barbero
Author, A Far Cry from Green Mountain

Handing over your first manuscript to an editor is intimidating. There are thoughts of old English teachers, and the bloodletting of red ink splotched over homework assignments. With Alexandra, working on my manuscript felt like a partnership. It was a team effort. She edits with perfection. She offers questions to help you clarify. She occasionally adds a humorous comment to make the reading of the edits more entertaining than reading my old graded essays. I highly recommend Alexandra and I look forward to working with her in the future on other projects!

Kristin Buchtel
Author, Noteworthy Parenting and Noteworthy Parenting Roadmap

What do you get when you contract for editing?

All edits include:

a cover letter addressing the most important themes and takeaways.
two versions of your mms, one showing all changes, the other with all changes accepted. These docs also contain specific comments, questions, and suggestions.
in the case of a line and copyedit or a proof edit, a style sheet.
a follow-up call to discuss my edits and your questions.

Want to get a quote for your specific project? I’ll need you to complete the form below, after which we’ll schedule a complimentary consultation. Be sure to review Working with Alexandra for more details.

Starting Rates

Developmental/
Content Editing

$1,300

Line and Copyediting

$800 – $1,050

Proofread

$625

*The industry standard is 250 words/page. Word count is the most accurate measure of manuscript length, since many factors go into the number of pages in your final printed book. Average book length varies by genre.

All prices shown include cash discount. For credit card payments, a small fee applies.

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