2019 Pricing and Services

"I've had the pleasure of using Brandi Salazar for her editing and proofreading expertise. Not only was she was very thorough and precise, but I felt she went above and beyond other editors I'd worked with previously to explain the changes she suggested--she wasn't just correcting my mistakes, she was teaching and guiding me, helping me "see" my story.” –Amy Stephens, Author

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NOTE: Please be aware that books that need excessive editing outside of the package picked may lead to extra fees. If this should happen, the fees will be discussed with the author before any work is done. Additionally, the packages listed below do not include a second edit after the author reviews changes.

Content/Developmental Editing (New!)
.0090 per word

A content editor should be the first person to see your manuscript before any other editing begins. This type of edit is an in-depth examination of your entire manuscript that focuses on character, plot development, and overall style of writing and may involve restructuring sentences when necessary.

A content edit:

• Ensures consistency in character and plot development
• Addresses plot hole or gaps
• Addresses overall writing style
• Provides honest feedback with target audience and industry standards in mind

Once all revisions have been completed, your manuscript will be ready for copy editing and proofreading!

**Note: Turnaround times vary based on the length of the manuscript and the depth of the edit.

Copy Editing
.0060 per word

A copy editor is usually the last person who touches the text of a manuscript before it goes into production. The goal of a copy edit is to address flaws on a very technical level – to make sure the writing that appears on the page is in accordance with industry standards. Think high-end proofreading. (Typical turnaround time is approx. 10-14 days from date received.)

A copy edit:

• Corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
• Ensures consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization
• Flags ambiguous or factually incorrect statements
• Maintains internal consistency.
  

Internal consistency means checking that your plot, setting, and character traits don’t have discrepancies. For example if on page 50 you write: John sat in English listening to a lecture, and then on page 52 you write John wished his science teacher would stop talking , it’s a copy editor’s job to point that out.

**NOTE: If major editing issues are found once the editing process is started, discussion of additional fees might be necessary,

Proofreading
.0050 per word

 
Authors who use me as their editor  |  A package discount for authors also purchasing copy editing will be .0080 per word for both services combined.

Proofreading is done on a final draft and includes line-by-line correction of spelling, grammar, and minor sentence structure issues. Each proofread will receive two passes before being sent back to the author.

**Anything under 25,000 words is automatically $80.**


Note: Allow 7-10 days for proofing services to be complete.

**Packaging Rates**
If you wish to schedule more than one service listed above, a discounted rate will be applied as follows:

• Content Edit + Copy Edit: .013 per word
• Content Edit + Copy Edit + Proofread (Recommended): .017 per word
• Copy Edit + Proofread: .0080 per word

Blurb Editing & Critique (New!)
$60 Flat Rate Fee

Did you know that standard blurbs are approx. 150 words or less? If you need help trimming those excess words or just need another set of eyes to check for errors and readability, this service is for you! (Typical turnaround time is approx. 2-4 days.)

Formatting

ebook |  $100 for 35 chapters or less ($3.50 per additional chapter)
Eliminate the headache of formatting. This package includes formatted files for any of the following: KDP/Amazon. (Mobi, ePub, & PDF files upon request.) 

*Note: Mobi,, ePub, & PDF files are ONLY available with the formatting package. If you need these files outside of purchasing the formatting package, an additional fee of $5 per file type will be added.

paperback | $50-$150
Using Createspace? Add an additional $50 for paperback formatting if you are purchasing the ebook formatting package. If you are purchasing the paperback formatting ONLY, a flat rate of $150 will be applied.