Standard Editorial Appraisal

An editor is matched based on the book’s genre and subject matter. They’ll read through portions of the manuscript to determine if the work would benefit from professional editing. The author receives a report with editorial suggestions, a sample edit, and a recommendation for the best editorial product. 

PRICE: $149

Children’s Picture Book Appraisal

A children’s book editor is matched to the book based on the subject matter and themes. They’ll read through the manuscript to determine if the work would benefit from professional editing. The author receives a report with editorial suggestions, a sample edit, and a recommendation for the best editorial product.

PRICE: $219

Deluxe Editorial Appraisal

More complex products require an in-depth evaluation by an editor. Once they are matched based on the book’s genre and subject matter, they’ll read through additional portions of the manuscript—up to fifty pages—to determine if the manuscript would benefit from professional editing. The author receives a report with editorial suggestions, a sample edit, and a recommendation for the best editorial product.

PRICE: $225

Combination Editorial & Book Marketing Appraisal

Our Standard Editorial Appraisal is matched with a book marketing appraisal to evaluate the best marketing methods for the book, its author’s ability and readiness to pursue best marketing practices, and overall viability in the desired market segment. The author receives two separate and detailed reports on the best practices and publishing services to reach the identified audiences and goals.

PRICE: $249

In-depth Editorial Appraisal for Fiction/Memoir

Fiction books and memoirs are slightly different products. For those authors desiring comprehensive evaluations of their manuscript, a book editor is matched based on the subject matter. The entire manuscript is read, allowing the editor to pay closest attention to the story and character development, continuity of story elements, pacing, tone, and other elements of voice and style. The fairest way to charge for this service is by the word. The author receives a report with findings, recommendations, and a sample edit.

PRICE: $0.0165/word