For most first-time authors, I recommend starting with some form of content editing. I can offer advice about what kind of editing is right for you as part of my free sample edit. Typical prices are listed below; you will be given a firm price quote with your sample edit.
Content editing
Manuscript evaluation
A streamlined assessment to identify the major strengths and weaknesses of your novel and get guidance on revisions.
One read-through of your entire manuscript
A seven-to-ten page editorial letter discussing areas of strength and weaknesses, as well as suggestions for revision
One hour of follow-up support via Zoom, phone, or email (additional support, including chapter workshopping, available at an hourly rate)
$1,000 for 60–80k words
$1,100 for 80–100k words
$1,200 for 100k+ words
Content edit
A deep-dive assessment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your novel and get guidance on revisions. Includes:
Two read-throughs of your entire manuscript
A ten-to-fifteen page editorial letter discussing areas of strength and weaknesses, as well as suggestions for revision
Detailed manuscript comments linked to recommendations in the editorial letter and noting smaller issues
A story spreadsheet summarizing every scene of the novel and tracking its important details
A suggested revision plan tailored to the strengths and weaknesses of your novel
Two hours of follow-up support via Zoom, phone, or email to answer questions or workshop revisions (additional support available at an hourly rate)
$0.03/word
$2,100 for 70,000 words
Copyediting
Author-assisted copyediting
For detail-oriented authors who want to perform some of the preparatory editing work, allowing the editor to focus on style during the edit.
A video course, with transcripts and templates, that will give you step-by-step instructions on how to create a style sheet, perform fact-checking, and complete basic editing steps
One round of copyediting to check correctness and consistency, and provide line editing for style
One hour of follow-up support to check revisions or answer questions, via Zoom or email (additional support available at an hourly rate)
$0.022/word
$1,540 for 70,000 words
available to authors who have worked with the Blue Garret on at least one previous book
Full-service copyediting
For authors who need minor content tweaks as well as final polishing to prepare their book for self-publishing.
One round of copyediting, including a style sheet and manuscript comments on content issues
Two rounds of editing for your book description
Book cover feedback and/or proof
Two hours of follow-up support to check revisions or answer questions, via Zoom or email (additional support available at at hourly rate)