Editing Services
Exclusive services include editing and consultation. There are three packages to choose from on the list.
The process is simple. If you are interested in an editor that will care about your project; provide timely and excellent service at a reasonable cost, then contact me through my email, and I will guide you through the editing process.
Select from the right-hand list which package you want and send me an email with your document in MS Word Format or compatible, and I will send back a complimentary summary of issues to help you choose which package is best for you. I will include a prologue or one chapter for free, so you can experience my edits.
Editing a book is a long process, but I will guide you with patience from start to finish, and you will feel confident to push that "publish" button when completed.
If you are not completely satisfied with this service, you will get a full refund of any monies paid. I take extreme pride in my work and deliver the best for you because I do not want my name on lousy editing or terrible service.
Feel free to contact me with any questions, or let's start making your work the best it can be.
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Basic Edit Package
This package consists of basic line editing and includes the items listed below.
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- Punctuation, use of quotes, comma splices, capitalization
- Spelling
- Minor grammatical corrections
- Minor paragraph formats
- Summary of errors and descriptive power score.
- Final review and acceptance
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Intermediate Edit Package
The intermediate edit package includes all the basic package items plus the below list. Anything minor in the basic package will become extensive.
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- Improper words or phrases
- Misuse of compound sentences, conjunctions, proper nouns, and pronouns
- Misuse of adjectives, adverbs, or incomplete sentences
- Unclear antecedents or incorrectly used words
- Power phrase development
- Chapter and scene change placement or necessity
- Final review and acceptance
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Comprehensive Edit Package
This comprehensive analysis includes the first two packages plus the list below.
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- Complete document format for kindle and amazon publishing
- Too many of the same words or phrases
- Sentence structure, flow, and power phrase inclusion
- Cadence phrases
- improper use of ing and ly words or too many
- Homonym or homophone corrections
- Final document scores for power, flow, and structure
- Insertion of any other required pages - Table of Contents, Cover Page,, Copywrite page, Proper header, footer placement, and numbering...etc.
- Final review and acceptance
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Pricing Information Ranges
Note: Pricing is not set in stone and I will do everything I can to work with you on any price. Comprehensive depends on the time needed for correction and word count.
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- Basic Package $ 75.00 to $ 150.00
- Intermediate Package - $ 150.00 to $ 400.00
- Comprehensive Package - $ 400.00 to $ 2500.00
Editor Reviews
Carolyn P. - Author - Comprehensive Package
“RB's editing skills far surpassed my expaectations by guiding me through each chapter to the finish. He was firm but patient and relaxed me when I needed to be told there were problems. His price was very reasonable at a third of the cost of every other quote for editing services. My book is way better with his expertise. Thank you RB Michaels. "
New Client Review
Timothy Robare - Author - Basic Package
"Michaels was the best help someone could ask for. A great price for a great amount of help. My novel jumped leaps and bounds by the time we were done. I also learned from the experience which I believe separates him from other editors. He's there to actually help and teach. He's friendly and professional which goes along way and I am grateful for all the help."
New Client Review
Laura E. Thompson -Author- Comprehensive Package
"I was very lucky to have found R.B. Michaels on Twitter and we hit it off immediately. I read his books and loved them so I knew I wanted him to edit my books. We agreed upon the comprehensive package for my series. I could not be more thrilled with the result. When I published my first book I did not have his services and he started with the second. The difference in reviews that I have received have been huge. So much so that I am going to re-publish my first book with Michael's help to improve its quality. R.B. has made me a better writer. He uses multiple macro's and programs as well as his own education to find and fix every error. You couldn't ask for a higher attention to detail. His comments are always constructive and kind. You will not be disappointed if you work with R.B. Michaels. He is excellent at what he does. I have even referred him to friends and they agree, he's simply the best."
New Client Review