Above the Pages Editorial Services
Helping authors encourage and inspire their readers
I am glad you stopped by!
I want to encourage you in this next step of your writing journey.
Whether you need a light proofread, substantive revision, copyedit, manuscript review, or anything in between, I will come alongside you to help you create a captivating piece to engage, inspire, or educate your readers. You can learn more about me here.
Price ranges are listed after each service. If you would like to receive a complimentary
no-obligation sample edit of four double-spaced pages, please click here. I can offer you a
fixed-price quote for the entire project based on the services you desire or need.
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I will work with you on flexible pricing or payment options to serve authors in every budget.
Ask about special package deals!
Editing Services
Manuscript Review
Not quite ready for a copyeditor? Need another reader to share feedback? Stuck on a chapter or plotline? I can help with a careful reading of your manuscript. I will then respectfully offer suggestions to improve your manuscript:
Identifying contradictory facts, plot holes, or inconsistencies.
You will receive a written critique addressing strengths, weaknesses, and recommended changes.
This service does not include any proofreading or editing.
Cost: 0.005 per word (One-half cent per word)
Maximum price is $300 for fiction
Maximum price is $425 for nonfiction
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Developmental or Substantive Editing
Recommendations for nonfiction heading/subheading placement
Creating chapter or heading titles
Overall clarity and flow
Recommendations for moving paragraphs, sentences, or sections as needed
Identifying and/or improving gaps between transition areas
Rewriting sentences
Recommendations for cloudy explanations
Creating workbook questions for Bible studies or devotionals
This only includes a light proofread.
Cost: 0.025 – 0.035 per word (2.5 to 3.5 cents per word)
$25 Minimum
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Copyediting or Line-By-Line Editing
Includes all proofreading and can also include:
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Fact and Scripture verification
Ensuring references and Bible permissions are cited
Copyrights
Flagging errors in sentence structure and word usage
Cross-checking tables or charts
Ensuring the Table of Contents is correct
Minor formatting
Making wordy phrases more concise
Reducing prepositional phrases
Redundant words
Clarity and flow
Age-appropriate vocabulary for a children's book
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Cost 0.020 – 0.024 per word (2.0 to 2.4 cents per word)
$30 Minimum for picture books
$25 Minimum for all other materials
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Proofreading
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Proofreading is usually done after a book has gone through an editing
process and is almost ready to be published.
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Checking typographical errors
Inconsistencies
Capitalization
Grammar
Spelling
Spacing or font errors
Proper numbering
References to tables or charts
Punctuation
Cost: 0.012 per word (1.2 cents per word)
$20 Minimum
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Not sure what you need? You can email me.
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