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Nonfiction Services Menu | Fiction Services Menu | Screenplays & Adaptations We offer three levels of service of “hands-on” editing services where specific changes and corrections are made into the manuscript or document. These services generally come last in the development process, when the manuscript is ready for submission, publication, review consideration, or typesetting.
OverviewProofreading is our most affordable and basic of these services, providing correction only. There are no changes made or suggestions relating to the wording itself, just edits to fix grammar, spelling, and typographical errors. It's a vital last step for preparing for publication and often advisable before submission to agents and publishers. It won't elevate poor writing, but it will make it correct. What To ExpectAll line-by-line editing services are done electronically using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature which allows authors to accept, modify, or reject all our editors’ changes. We provide both clean as-edited copy and also a compared version that shows exactly what was changed. PricingProofreading: Editing for typographical and mechanical errors, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Standard rate of $.008 per word for longer works. (Resulting in a fee of about $2.00 per double spaced page with default margins and a 12-point font.) Request a quote Copyediting: Proofreading (please see above) as well as editing for clarity, consistency, and conformity to style. Standard rate of $.016 per word. (Resulting in a fee of about $4.00 per double spaced page with default margins and a 12-point font.) Request a quote Line Editing: Hands-on editing and polishing of a writer's style with attention to quality and flow of narrative voice, dialogue, proportion, mechanics, and overall readability. The price varies considerably, based on the scope and depth of the editing required, but typical line editing fees fall between $6 and $15 a page. Request a quote More InformationNonfiction authors considering these services are invited to check out TED editor Kate Steele's article: Copyediting & Proofreading Explored: A Guide for Nonfiction Writers Get a QuotePlease use the form below to send us your manuscript electronically and receive a free no-obligation quote for any service that might be of interest. We're happy to advise on which level of service is most appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Ross Browne or Jane Ryder at the Tucson Office.
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Author Testimonials
Your level of service exceeded my expectations. Ross patiently answered my questions, concerns and made this experience pleasant and fulfilling. Jen Howard was a pleasure to work with. Her evaluation was honest, hopeful and her direction brought my writing to a whole new level. I appreciate everything TED has done for me and I'm grateful for all your help! Marni Mann Bradenton, FL |
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