Editing Services
Proofreading
Formatting Requirements
We do use the Oxford comma. We know the difference between your and you're. We are well aware of the differences in British and American English. Profanity does not worry us, but we will tell you when it is too much. Dialogue tags are always " while quotes are ' to comply with international standards. Ellipses have a space before … and after. Wonder why we space ellipses, when many don't? Because an ellipse acts as a word when it comes to spacing, and works better for continuous flow on whatever device you choose to read eBooks, as well as for print spacing.
Editing Methods
After making a copy of your original work, we edit the copy, changing punctuation and grammar as we go along. At the end of the edit, we submit to you the edited manuscript for proofreading, along with a detailed report concerning the issues discovered. After you have proofread, we will do a second pass to correct any issues you point out.
This is our preferred method, but if you choose to have an in depth line edit, know that this extra time is time you will pay for.
We are willing to line edit (and highlight or track) the editing changes in your first chapter before you commit to which style of editing is your preference. Line editing is double the cost of grammar / punctuation / repetition / flow / carte blanch editing. If every change requires approval, we will submit to you your manuscript along with comments (and a brief report). Note, this is by far the lengthier method.
We require a fortnight (minimum) from submission to finished product, although this may take longer if we have multiple projects on the go. We do not over-commit, but we have established clients who sometimes require an urgent editing intervention. We will inform you if your work is queued and will therefore require more time.
Proofreading
Your work has been edited and you require a proofread before submitting. Either we correct typos overlooked and return it to you with a brief report, or we highlight errors discovered, which you then forward on to your usual editor.
Formatting
Fiction and non-fiction have different formatting, as do eBook and print books, while business letters and essays have their own unique set of rules. If you require purely the correct format without editing, we are able to aid you.
We cannot indefinitely edit a manuscript. After the third pass, in the event of dispute, we will not engage in further edits. Redwing retains your deposit.
*The prices quoted below are guidelines*
**Exchange rates fluctuate**
Proofreading is the final review on your edited manuscript, checking for:
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Line or Copy Edit
Line editing can be basic, medium or intense, depending on the state of the manuscript. Basic:
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Pricing: EDIT |
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Preferred Method (Full line edit quoted separately)
Short Stories (up to 20 000 words) - €90
Novellas (up to 50 000 words) - €135
Novels 1 (up to 85 000 words) - €250
Novels 2 (over 86 000 - 120 000 words) - €325
Novels 3 (over 121 000 words) - price structured according to word count - contact us for a quote
C.V. / Resume / Cover Letter- €60 (each)
Booklets / PowerPoint Presentations (per 500 words) - €60
Blog / Letters / Blurbs / Articles (per 500 words) - €60
Essays (up to 50 000 words) - €145
Essays / Thesis / Assignments (over 50 000 words) - contact us for a quote
Pricing: PROOFREAD |
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Short Stories (up to 20 000 words) - €60
Novellas (up to 50 000 words) - €110 -
Novels 1 (up to 85 000 words) - €145
Novels 2 (over 86 000 - 120 000 words) €175
Novels 3 (over 121 000 words) - €225
C.V. / Resume / Cover Letter - €40
Booklets / PowerPoint Presentations (per 500 words) - €40
Blog / Letters / Blurbs / Articles (about 500 words) - €40
Essays (up to 50 000 words) - €110
Essays / Thesis / Assignments (over 50 000 words) - €145
Pricing:
Format & Form Filling
€45 per hour (minimum 2 hrs)
For international payments:
Preferred method is via PayPal, but arrangements may be made for EFT (Europe).
Please add €10 for finance charges (outside EU).
Please note: 75% deposit is required before any work commences. The relevant report will be sent to you on completion of edit/proofread, and when the balance is paid, you will receive the completed work. Authors we have worked with before are welcome to negotiate payment schedules.
For assistance with filling in forms, we charge the minimum 2 hours in advance and will invoice you for additional time.
Note: for projects under €50 the full fee is payable before work commences.
Preferred method is via PayPal, but arrangements may be made for EFT (Europe).
Please add €10 for finance charges (outside EU).
Please note: 75% deposit is required before any work commences. The relevant report will be sent to you on completion of edit/proofread, and when the balance is paid, you will receive the completed work. Authors we have worked with before are welcome to negotiate payment schedules.
For assistance with filling in forms, we charge the minimum 2 hours in advance and will invoice you for additional time.
Note: for projects under €50 the full fee is payable before work commences.