While I typically save these monthly articles for writing and grammar tips or self-publishing advice, this month I want to highlight a new addition to my service—the Line Editing and Copyediting Bundle!
If you’re a sharp-eyed reader, you will have already noticed this update to my services on the home page and pricing page, but I wanted to give it a little more in-depth attention for those interested in the service.
Self-publishing is an investment. Many first-time self-publishing authors are taken aback by the number of expenses that come with self-publishing and just how quickly they add up. Authors are often forced to make choices that sacrifice quality, whether that be working with a less-experienced illustrator, editor, book coach, etc. or forgoing some of the processes that will improve the quality and professionalism of their book altogether.
Self-publishing has been shaking off the misconception that these books are lesser quality or traditional publishing rejects for years now, but this misconception persists. I don’t want to see any author forced to make a decision that hurts their chances of success by releasing a book that actually is of lesser quality—but budget is a real concern and one not to be dismissed.
The Bundle
This bundle combines the two most popular services I offer for a more cost-effective way to have your manuscript professionally edited. By choosing the bundle, you’ll save 40% on copyediting services when compared to purchasing these services separately.
Here’s the price breakdown:
Line Editing: $.045/word
Copyediting: $.021/word
Total for both services: $.066/word
Line Editing & Copyediting Bundle: $.0576/word — a 40% savings on copyediting services!
About The Bundle
One thing I like to share with potential clients (and everyone who follows the Cadmus Editorial Instagram) is that I complete three rounds of editing per service. That means if I copyedit your manuscript, I go through it three complete times, copyediting each page three times. This typically looks like copyediting each chapter twice in a row (I copyedit the whole chapter, then go back and do it again) before completing a third and final read-through of the novel for anything that still needs addressing.
My personal preference as an editor is to not combine types of editing into one simultaneous process. While many editors offer services that are essentially line editing and copyediting combined, I prefer to keep stylistic and technical editing separate so each stage of the editing process gets the full attention it deserves. While I could make technical corrections as I line edit, I prefer to keep my brain in stylistic mode where my full attention is on the impact, clarity, and effectiveness of your writing. Once that’s done, I move onto the technical edits of copyediting or proofreading.
Even with the Bundle option, I will not be executing the line edit and copyedit concurrently. Treating the different services as different stages in the process so each one gets the attention to detail it deserves is important to me. Line editing will be done before copyediting, then the whole manuscript will be reviewed.
I’m thrilled to offer this new bundle as a more budget-friendly way to get the quality editing your manuscript needs, and I can’t wait to work with any authors this bundle encourages to reach out to me.
If you’re interested, send a message today!
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