Above the Pages Editorial Services
Helping authors encourage and inspire their readers
Above the pages
Editing Services
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 Christian editor, Pam Lagomarsino, and her services 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!
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: 0.015 per word (1.5 cents per word)
$20 Minimum
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Not sure what you need? You can email me.
Pam Lagomarsino​
