Author Services

Copyediting

If you're happy with the structure of your book, you're ready for a sentence-level copyedit (also called line edit). Learn more about what to expect in the editing process.

I will focus on the following areas:

  • spelling, punctuation, grammar
  • usage and other mechanics of style
  • consistency in capitalization and hyphenation
  • consistency in abbreviations, numbers, and names
  • overall clarity, consistency, and correctness

​You will also receive
  • A 1- to 2-page report on your overall strengths and areas to improve your writing.
  • A style sheet of all the editorial decisions on treatment of capitalization, hyphenation, abbreviations, numbering

Pricing: $0.02-$0.03 per word. 

Contact me for a price quote. Let's get your book copyedited!
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​“From the start Erika was a dream to work with. Her attention to detail and knowledge transformed my manuscript into a beautiful book. I'm so grateful to have had her support, expertise and insight in self-publishing my first book. I can't thank you enough, Erika!!”

- Leah Brathwaite, author of the bestselling book 
A New Way of Life: A Guide for Transformation from Living a Lie to Freeing Your Soul

Proofreading

If your book has already been edited and formatted, you're ready for a final quality check before publication.

It helps to have a second pair of eyes go over your document one last time before sending it to the printer or uploading to Amazon. Proofreading is done by marking up a PDF of the final print-ready file. 

Proofreading includes checking:
  • accuracy of running heads (headers and footers)
  • page breaks and standard indentation
  • widows/orphans and short lines
  • pagination, sequencing
  • consistency in capitalization and hyphenation
  • for any lingering typos or errors

Pricing: $0.01 per word


​“I’ve had the enjoyable experience of working with Erika on my novels, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for editing services.  She’s gone above and beyond to deliver a highly valuable service which improved my work from amateur to professional.”

- Alastair Mitchell, author of three novels, Satoshi's Fortune and All Jokes Aside Vol. 1-2

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Manuscript evaluation

Evaluations and developmental editing provided by my sister company, Bookends Writing Academy!
Jon Parsons, PhD in English, specializes in developmental editing.
If your manuscript is still in the early stages, we will read your manuscript and provide a comprehensive report with developmental feedback on:
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  • Structure, clarity, and overall direction of story
  • Road map of where to make developmental changes
  • Overview of areas to focus on such as
    • spelling/grammar
    • plot and obligatory scenes of the genre
    • characters
    • setting
    • dialogue
    • point of view, etc.

Developmental Editing

This is the first step in the editing process and focuses on the structure of the story. 

 We will focus on the following areas:

  • overall structure of plot
  • sequencing of scenes/chapters
  • narrative flow and pacing
  • characters and dialogue

​You will also receive
  • A 5-page report on your strengths, areas to improve, and overall suggestions to improve story structure.

Pricing: $0.04-$0.06 per word
“Erika's attention to detail and mastery of the English language is unparalleled. She doesn't just edit; she takes your writing to the next level.”
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- Nigel Walker
​owner of Nigel Walker Wellness 
“From the start Erika was a dream to work with. Her attention to detail and knowledge transformed my manuscript into a beautiful book. I'm so grateful to have had her support, expertise and insight in self-publishing my first book. I can't thank you enough, Erika!!”

- Leah Brathwaite
author of A New Way of Life: A Guide for Transformation from Living a Lie to Freeing Your Soul ​
“If you are self-publishing a book, I would recommend hiring Erika for all your editing and proofreading needs. She's amazing at what she does!”
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- Sarah Picard
​owner of Picard VA Services