Why spend extra time on the learning curve of editing, publishing and design, when I can do that, and you can focus on your writing?

I will help you go from final draft to final book – a manuscript and cover suitable for uploading to Amazon Kindle or Smashwords.

 

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I specialize in short fiction & novels, but am qualified to work with non-fiction as well; I have written, edited and published in 14 genres, myself.

My services include any or all of the following:

Copyediting/Line Editing.
Ensuring good syntax, punctuation, grammar, and diction.

Proofreading.
Checking the final proof and correcting it for typos, placement of hyphenation, widow and orphan text, continuity in spelling and references in the style, grammatical errors.

Developmental/Content Editing.
Ensuring the readability of the manuscript – that dialogue is authentic, plotting is coherent, and setting is well-suited to the genre and style established.

Formatting.
Providing a clean manuscript for eBook publication, with proper front and back matter, free of extraneous coding found in word processing programs, saved in DOC and RTF formats.

Cover Design.
Creation of a striking, pertinent cover that “pops”–catches the eye. The cover is often the first selling-point for any book, and it’s important for it to incite the reader to look more closely, and move toward purchase. Copies of the cover will be provided in original, layered PSD, flattened PNG and JPG formats, in 4 sizes.

 

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My qualifications:
• I have 8 years of higher education in Professional Writing & Editing, and am experienced in software that allows this process to go smoothly.
• I am a former Managing Editor for a small press
• As the Indie Author and publisher of 33 books, I know the process well and appreciate the investment a writer has in the work.
• I hold Brainbench Certifications in Written English, Master Spelling, Business Writing, and English Vocabulary, as well as constant continuing education in website design & maintenance, typography, book design, editing, proofing, marketing, and of course, writing.

BEST OF ALL:

I offer extremely competitive rates, usually $25 per hour, or an agreed-upon flat rate for the whole book, to be negotiated. Payment is rendered through PayPal to insure security.
Please refer to my Amazon author page or my author site to see examples of my work, as well as my blog for posts about writing.

 

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*My partner also has a blurb service, if you require that.

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