Your book may have been edited before you send it to us, but we find very few manuscripts that do not contain at least minor errors. When the author asks for a lower price because the book has already been edited, we take that as an editorial challenge. If we do not spot any obvious errors in the first 5 or 6 pages of the manuscript, we will discount our services sizably. We will still be on the alert for typographical or other glitches. Sometimes an author specifies, "No changes," and we will be happy to comply with that request if the author signs a waiver. Even then we will usually point out errors we happen to see in the book.

Spelling, punctuation, and simple grammar mistakes are corrected first. We do not mark these changes or ask the author for input. We point out and correct (if we can) errors of fact, events out of sequence, inconsistencies in the information provided, major gaps, repeated information, and other writing problems. Clumsy sentence structure, reliance on clichés, phrases repeated over and over, excessively long paragraphs, too many passive verbs, too much indirect speech, sentence beginning with boring words such as "there" will be edited. We usually report such changes to the author, especially if we need to rewrite a sentence or paragraph in order for the meaning to come through clearly. If the changes are extensive, we provide you with a page-by-page comparison. Even though we do everything we can to ensure that our editing suggestions are the best you can buy anywhere, we realize that it's your book. You can ask us to restore the text to the way it was written before we edited it. We'll do it. It's your book.

There are three types of editing that we suggest all written copy undergo: content editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Content editing is editing for structure, flow, clarity, usefulness of content, and written expression. Copyediting is the technical editing of the writing itself, such as grammar, spelling, etc. Proofreading is final copy reading of the text in galley form. Proofreading ensures all edits were made and no new errors were introduced into the manuscript during the previous editing stages.

Prices for the different types and levels of editing are listed below:

Level 1 Content Edit
For manuscripts that are researched, structurally sound, and marketable.
• $5 per page – non-technical editing
• $7 per page - technical editing
This fee is equal to 8 pages per hour for non-technical editing, 5.5 pages per hour for technical editing. If allotted time is exceeded, a higher rate may apply. This type of editing includes:
• organization
• argument and knowledge of subject
• topic focus and target
• expression, language, and presentation

Level 2 Content Edit
For manuscripts in need of restructuring, redevelopment, or content addition.
• $6 per page – non-technical editing
• $8 per page - technical editing
This fee is equal to 6.5 pages per hour for non-technical editing, 5 pages per hour for technical editing. If allotted time is exceeded, a higher rate may apply. This type of editing includes all of Level 1 content editing, plus:
• reorganization of information
• suggestions on content development and new material
• suggestions for rewriting
• suggestions for artwork placement
• front and back matter suggestions
• edit for clarity of content and written expression
• re-titling (if necessary)

Content Changes
• rewriting - $15 per new page
• ghostwriting new material - $25-50/new page, depending on level of writing desired.

Involves:
Rewriting existing material, or developing new material. The author can make the suggested changes and write new material, or we can do if for you.

Copyediting
• Non-technical - $4/pg.
• Technical - $5+/pg.

Both levels include:
• style and usage
• sentence structure and grammar
• spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Proofreading
• $2 per page

Involves:
Final copy reading of the text in galley form. Ensures all edits were made and no new errors were introduced into the manuscript during the editing stages.
Author Edits to Final Manuscript in Production Phase
• Copyedits - $1 per edit.
• Content Edits - $75/hour Note:
Edits at this stage cost more because they can reflow the design.

Writing Services
So you have an idea for a book, but you don't feel you have the time, creativity, or nerves to actually write the manuscript? Or, you are a company in need of business or technical writing or documentation. We can help you with our writing services. We can act as co-author, ghost-writer, or documentation specialist. Our writing background includes both non-fiction and creative topics. We have also helped write business plans, speeches, and marketing material, as well as technical documentation of software, and user manuals and online tutorials. Prices for the different types and levels of writing are listed below:

Non-Fiction Writing
• $50/hour
We will help you develop your ideas into a working outline, then into a fully-realized manuscript. The more you have in place prior to the actual writing process, the more you save in writing costs. If the subject involves technical information, a higher rate may apply. This type of writing includes:
• Marketing materials
• Business plans
• Seminar material
• Speeches
• Other types of business writing
• Magazine articles
• email newsletter content

Creative Writing
• $50/hour
We will help you develop your ideas into a working outline, then into a fully-realized manuscript. The more you have in place prior to the actual writing process, the more you save in writing costs. This type of writing includes:
• Novels
• Fictional magazine articles
• Any other fictional writing

Technical Writing
• $50-$75/hour
The cost varies depending on the level of difficulty of the technology being discussed. Typically, user's manuals are less than software documentation. This type of writing includes:
• User manuals
• Online tutorials
• Software documentation
*All editing and writing fees due in advance.