There are many types of editing, each one tailored to a specific part of the writing process. Hire Looseleaf for the type of editing that gives you the feedback your book needs most:
- Big-picture feedback (developmental editing & manuscript evaluations)
- Prose finesse, voice, & efficiency (line editing)
- Clarity, correctness, & continuity (copyediting & proofreading)
Big-Picture Feedback
Do you need input on your plot, characterization, audience appeal, and tone? You’re looking for big-picture feedback. Looseleaf provides two ways to get it: manuscript evaluations and developmental editing.
Manuscript evaluations are a good place to start for big-picture feedback or if you aren’t sure what type of editorial help you need. Developmental editing is a perfect fit for authors who want extensive chapter-by-chapter feedback on big-picture story elements.
Pricing
- Partial manuscript evaluation (first 50 pages/12,500 words): $300
- Full manuscript evaluation: $1,000 for up to 100K words (add $125 for each additional 50K words)
- Developmental editing: $0.06/word per round
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Prose Finesse, Voice, & Efficiency
If you want to focus on artistry and voice or to trim your word count, line editing is what you’re looking for. Line edits examine how fluid, effective, and varied a manuscript’s prose is and if the tone and word choice fit the book’s purpose and audience.
Pricing
- Line editing: $0.04/word
Clarity, Correctness, & Continuity
Are you worried about typos, continuity errors, or overusing your favorite words? Copyediting and proofreading serve as the final polish on manuscripts and formatted books. When larger edits are complete, these editing types clean up the small hiccups that can distract your reader.
Pricing
- Copyediting: $0.03/word
- Proofreading: $0.02/word
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Next Steps
Once you know what type of editing you need—or if you’ve read over this and still aren’t sure—reach out for a quote or some insight into what your manuscript needs!
