Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Everyone Needs An Editor...

We understand the economy has taken its toll on all of us, but if you’re going to publish a book and sell it in the marketplace, then we beg of you to ensure your book is properly edited. Having you aunts, uncles and best friends to "read over" your manuscript is not a form of editing, nor is it acceptable. Leave that process to the experts!

With 10 years of editing under our belts, our editors are seasoned, established, professional writers who will make your words and story flow beyond your wildest imagination. We will catch and repair typographical errors, incorrect grammar usage, formatting, and repetitive words that will turn your manuscript into a promising best seller. We will maintain your voice, while polishing your manuscript. Publishers and readers favor work that is free of errors, and so should you!

Editing is the foundation of a solid manuscript. When editing manuscripts, we will look for:
  • Intended Audience (reading level, style, tone),
  • Literary Devices (metaphors and similes, foreshadowing, repetition),
  • Character Development,
  • Dialogue and Narrative Flow, and
  • Description (use of imagery, setting).

In addition to manuscript editing, we also edit:
  • Scripts/screenplays,
  • Manuals,
  • Magazines/Trade Publications,
  • Web Sites,
  • Term Papers, Resumes, Book Reports,
  • Business and Marketing Plans,
  • Correspondences, Press Releases,
  • And so much.

If you are still unsure whether you need our editing services, ask yourself these three questions:

  1. Has a professional editor evaluated my manuscript?
  2. Have I verified my facts and references?
  3. Is it original work?
 If you answered "no" to any of the above, then you need us!

Rates:

We are extremely affordable! We do not outsource your manuscript to freelance editors from overseas, therefore all editing is done in-house, which mean our rates will not hurt your pockets.

Proofreading = $2.50 per page. This service includes reviewing the final draft to ensure all surface errors have been corrected.

Basic Copyedit = $4.50 per page: This service includes correcting grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Correct errors in sentence structure and language rules. Estimated Turnaround: 4 to 5 weeks.

Advanced Copyedit = $5.50 per page: This service includes correcting grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Correct errors in sentence structure and language rules. Point out and correct inconsistencies throughout manuscript. Complete fact check of quotes, references and Bible verses. Red-line markup in manuscript (red flags mark areas of author's revision consideration). Estimated Turnaround: 4 to 5 weeks.

Content Edit = $7.50 per page: This services includes correcting grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Correct errors in sentence structure and language rules. Point out and correct inconsistencies throughout manuscript. Complete fact check of quotes, references and Bible verses. Red-line markup and revise poorly-written sentences and paragraphs, as well as suggestions for further development and content building. Up to three telephone or in-person meetings of one hour each. Estimated Turnaround: 6 to 8 weeks.

Also…
  • All editing is done in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style.
  • No changes will be made without the client’s approval.
  • No changes are mandatory; the client always has the final say.
  • The client maintains all copyright to its work, including all creative writing conducted by us.

Ready to go or want more information? It's easy! Just email jessica@twasolutions.com.

Still not convinced you need us? Request a sample chapter edit. It's easy! Simply email the first chapter or an excerpt to jessica@twasolutions.com with SAMPLE EDIT in the subject of the email. The sample edit will be conducted and returned to you within 24 to 48 hours!