How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish A Book

Book Promotion.Com has a great article on how much it costs to self-publish a book. It's a must read for anyone considering going in this direction. http://www.bookpromotion.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-self-publish-a-book/

July Openings

I'm booked June and August, but I have openings for July. Also, if you're looking for an editor, and I hope you use me, it's great to plan ahead. Let the editor know when you might need them, so they can go ahead and pencil you in. Even if it's just tentatively.

Rate Changes

Looking Glass Editing offers a variety of free-lance services for your editing needs, from proofreading to copy-editing. Please take a look at the services listed below and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I adhere to The Chicago Manuel of Style 16th edition, Garner's Modern American Usage, The Little Brown Handbook, and the New Oxford American Dictionary. However if you would prefer I use another style guide, let me know. My rates are based on (but much lower than)  Editorial Freelance Association. 


1. Basic proofreading service
This service includes checking for spelling errors, typos, grammar and usage errors, and inconsistencies.
Less than70K words $120
70-90K $200
90K or above add $20 per 10K words

2. Copy editing (light)
Correct inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, flag confusing language, flag  information that seems incorrect.
Less than 70K words $160
70-90K $240
90K or above add $20 per 10K words

3. Copy editing (heavy)
Correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar, syntax, and usage, flag overused figures of speech or jargon, check information that seems incorrect, suggest changes or fix discrepancies and conflicts in content.
Less than 70K words $250
70-90K words $350
90K or above add $25 per 10K words

*The price change will take effect immediately.
**The only exception being those who have already been scheduled. If you were scheduled before May 16 then you can adhere to the previous price list.


What you should know:

• I adhere to a strict confidentiality policy. I will not disclose any of your personal or professional information.
• I request a synopsis of your novel and character information before I begin editing.
• I only offer suggestions. I will not attempt to re-write your story.
• I cannot pass along your information to publishers or agents
• I only accept payments via paypal at the moment. I require half up front and the other half upon completion. I understand that this is a big investment. If you would like to see a sample of my work, please send me the first few (1-4) pages of your manuscript.
• I can't guarantee that you'll sign with an agent or get published.

Guest Post on Ketch's Book Nook

My thanks to Kelsey Ketch for offering LGE a guest post on Ketch's Book Nook. If you've missed it, you can check it out here: http://ketch1714.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/guest-post-by-marcie-turner-looking-glass-editing-services/

*Prices have changed. This post in no longer valid*

Looking Glass Editing offers a variety of free-lance services for your editing needs, from proofreading to copy-editing. Please take a look at the services listed below and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I adhere to The Chicago Manuel of Style 16th edition, Garner's Modern American Usage, The Little Brown Handbook, and the New Oxford American Dictionary. My rates are based on Editorial Freelance Association.

1. Basic proofreading service
This service includes checking for spelling errors, typos, grammar and usage errors, and inconsistencies.
Less than70K words $60
70-90K $100
90K or above add $15 per 10K words

2. Copy editing (light)
Correct inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, flag confusing language, flag  information that seems incorrect.
Less than 70K words $80
70-90K $120
90K or above add $15 per 10K words

3. Copy editing (heavy)
Correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar, syntax, and usage, flag overused figures of speech or jargon, check information that seems incorrect, suggest changes or fix discrepancies and conflicts in content.
Less than 70K words $100
70-90K words $140
90K or above add $15 per 10K words

4. Research
I will help with research projects.
$25/per hour

What you should know:

• I adhere to a strict confidentiality policy. I will not disclose any of your personal or professional information.
• I request a synopsis of your novel and character information before I begin editing. 
• I only offer suggestions. I will not attempt to re-write your story.
• I cannot pass along your information to publishers or agents
• I only accept payments via paypal at the moment. I require half up front and the other half upon completion. I understand that this is a big investment. If you would like to see a sample of my work, please send me the first few pages of your manuscript. 

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