Standalone Services
Manuscript Evaluation
Price: starting at $270, up to 80kwords, $50 every 20k words thereafter
A manuscript evaluation will provide an in-depth professional assessment of your work focusing on the strengths/ weaknesses of your manuscript. It provides a high-level overview to assist you in improving your story or content.
What you'll get:
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Comprehensive Feedback
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Actionable Suggestions
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A no-cost second review if you choose to make revisions
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Detailed written report covering
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Optional follow- up consultation to discuss feedback
Line and Copy Editing with Proofreading
Price: starting at $300, up to 80k words, $50 for 20k words thereafter
Line Editing helps to refine your sentence structure, improve word choice, and ensure the flow of your writing is smooth and engaging. This will focus on improving clarity, tone, and readability.
Copy Editing meticulously corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting errors. We will also review for consistency ensuring that your writing is polished and professional.
What you'll get:
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An error-free, polished text
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Enhanced tone and style to match your target audience
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A final product that flows seamlessly
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A stylesheet
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One round of revisions review
Proofreading Only
Price: starting at $280, up to 80k words, $50 every 20k words thereafter
Proofreading is the final step in the editing process. This service is for authors looking for the final pass only. It focuses on surface-level corrections such as:
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Spelling errors
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Punctuation errors
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Typographical errors
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Formatting inconsistencies
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A clean, error- free manuscript ready for publication
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Style sheet decisions made during proofreading
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One round of revisions
What you'll get:
Beta Reading
Price:$85 flat fee
If you have finished and edited your book but would like some reader-based feedback, the beta reading service is perfect for you! Beta reading provides surface level feedback from the perspective of the average reader. This service focuses on pacing, character development, emotional engagement, and whether the story is clear and enjoyable. Feedback is more general and reader-centric, with a focus on enjoyment and readability rather than technical aspects of writing.
What you'll get:
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A detailed beta reading critique form
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Optional completed feedback form provided by the author on project
Novella/Novelette/Short Story
*Please note that pricing does not apply to short stories services. You will receive the same services listed above.
By The Polished Page definition, a short story is 200 pages or less.
If you need editing for your short story, please email contact@polishedpageeditorial.com or use the contact form.