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Editing is priced per word, from a published rate card, with a $150 minimum per service. Set your
word count in the calculator and you'll see your exact price — free, no email required. You keep
all rights to your manuscript, and we take no share of your royalties.
Who this is for — and who it's not for
This service is for authors with a finished (or nearly finished) draft who want it
publication-clean before formatting and cover work: first-time Amazon KDP authors, and published
authors revising a backlist title.It is not for you if your manuscript is still being written (finish the draft first — editing
a moving target wastes your money), or if you're looking for ghostwriting, rewriting, or
translation — we don't sell those.
What each pass includes
| Pass | Rate | What the editor touches | Deliverable |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Copyediting | $0.02/word | Grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency | Edited manuscript with tracked changes + summary note |
| Line editing | $0.025/word | Sentence-level style, voice, clarity, word choice | Edited manuscript with tracked changes + summary note |
| Developmental editing | $0.03/word | Structure, plot, pacing, character arcs | Edited manuscript + an editorial assessment |Scope disclosure is the point: you should know exactly what a below-market per-word rate buys
before you pay. Every edit arrives as tracked changes with margin comments, plus a clean
accepted-changes copy and a short editorial summary of recurring issues.
Which edit does your manuscript need?
Finished and clean, needs a final check → proofread/copyedit.
The story works but sentences need work → line editing.
Structure or pacing feels unclear → developmental editing.
If you're unsure, ask us — we'll advise before you pay, not after.
What it costs
Words × rate, with a $150 minimum per service. The single worked example we use everywhere:
a 60,000-word manuscript is $1,200 for copyediting, $1,500 for line editing, or
$1,800 for developmental editing. Use the calculator on the services page for
your exact count.Final pricing may vary based on project complexity and specific requirements.
What we need from you
Full manuscript (DOCX preferred), word count, genre, the editing level you want (we advise if
unsure), US or UK spelling preference, and your target date.
Process
Pick your level and word count in the calculator.
We confirm scope and a written timeline before you pay.
First edited pass delivered.
You review; included revision rounds apply.
Final clean file delivered.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly will it cost?
Words × rate, with a $150 minimum per service: a 60,000-word manuscript is $1,200 for
copyediting, $1,500 for line editing, $1,800 for developmental. Use the calculator for your
exact count. Final pricing may vary based on project complexity and specific requirements.
What if I disagree with the edits?
Every edit arrives as tracked changes — you accept or reject each one, and you keep the file
either way. Your revision policy is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Will editing make my book sell?
No one can honestly promise that. What editing buys is a manuscript free of the errors that earn
one-star reviews and a text that reads the way you meant it to. Sales depend on cover, listing,
price, and audience — we sell those services separately and won't pretend any of them guarantees
an outcome.
Related services
Next step after editing: interior formatting turns your clean file into store-ready book files.
Book Cover Design can run in parallel, and the
Complete Publishing Bundle coordinates the whole
project.