Professional proofreading is a must for any author who wants their science fiction book to be taken seriously.
Remove distractions
There’s nothing more frustrating for a reader than continuous typos, grammatical errors and formatting issues. Not only do they break the immersive experience, the reader will lose trust in you as writer. They may even give up reading your book altogether.
Don’t trust your own eyes
Trust me when I say that it’s impossible to proofread your own work! You’re too familiar with the text and glaring errors will slip through without you noticing. You need a fresh set of eyes, trained to pick up the type of errors that can ruin your storytelling.
Peace of mind
Even if you’ve had developmental editing and copyediting, there will still be obvious errors in your manuscript. Give yourself peace of mind that you’ve done everything possible to eliminate them before your book gets in front of your readers.
The first step after I receive your request is to set up a call. This will give us an opportunity to get to know each other and for you to tell me all about your story. You can get an idea of whether we’ll be a good fit before you make any commitments. We’ll also discuss any stylistic choices and preferences you have in your writing.
After the call, you’ll send me a 1,000–2,000 word sample from your manuscript. I’ll proofread the sample free of charge to give you an idea of what to expect and so that I can determine whether proofreading is what your book really needs. This will also help me to produce an accurate quote for you.
If you’re happy with the sample, we can go ahead with the full proofread. I’ll send you the quote and, after receiving a 50% deposit, I’ll get started.
You’ll get regular progress updates over WhatsApp or email depending on your preferences .
When I finish the proofread you’ll receive:
A file with my comments and changes.
A final version with no comments and changes.
A style sheet explaining why changes were made. This will ensure consistency in your writing and explain anything you’re unsure of.
Every book and every writer is different, so it would be impossible to give a definitive quote without seeing a sample of your work first. However, I can give you an idea of what it might cost:
25,000 words: £300
50,000 words: £600
100,000 words: £1200
My prices are aligned with the industry rates recommended by CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading). The final quote will be determined by my assessment of your sample. If you’re ready to get started, then click the button below to get in touch!