Story Circle Network-Editorial Service is pleased to offer six options: Level 1—Copyediting (aka line editing): Good copyediting is all about mechanics—the nuts and bolts of manuscript presentation. Our copy editors will focus on spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, and syntax—their intent being your manuscript's overall readability. SCN copy editors will also make light structural changes and/or recommendations. Fee: $10/pg.* for members of SCN ($40 fee added for non-members) Level 2—Conceptual Editing (aka developmental or content editing): While your conceptual editor will focus on your manuscript's overall effectiveness (the big picture), she will evaluate your document at several levels: book, chapter, paragraph, even the sentence. Among the questions the conceptual editor must ask are: Does the story/narrative flow? Is the content appropriate to the genre? Is this what readers will expect? Works of fiction are evaluated for plot, pacing, character development, dialogue and point of view. Nonfiction is evaluated for effectiveness, comprehensiveness, contribution to the literature on the subject, clarity, reader appeal, and usefulness. The editor will recommend elements of organization and content design, including the use of illustrations, tables, boxes, and sidebars. Fee: $14/pg.* for members of SCN ($40 fee added for non-members) Level 3—Comprehensive Editing: This editing process requires two passes. First, the editor will perform a conceptual edit—evaluating your book for its organization, effectiveness and appropriateness (to the genre and for the audience). Light copyediting is usually performed at this time as well. Once the author makes necessary revisions/changes, the editor will line edit the manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation and general readability. Fee: $20/pg.* for members of SCN ($40 fee added for non-members) Proofreading: The eagle-eyed proofreader is your last line of defense before your writing faces the sharp criticism of agents, publishers, contest judges or readers. Your editor will have a good eye to catch that spelling mistake that everyone else's eye glossed over, the errant comma or a pesky grammatical faux pas. Fee: $1.75/pg.* for members of SCN ($40 fee added for non-members) Writing/Ghostwriting Your Personal History or Memoir: We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to work with our highly qualified writers who have considerable experience writing personal life histories. Although we urge you to consider writing your own life story, we understand that circumstances can get in the way. Therefore, we'll help you find the right person to interview you and write your story. Please email us for more information and pricing. Manuscript Evaluation for Publishers: Publishers often need an outside perspective on a manuscript before accepting it for publication. Our professional team has experience in working with publishers and can provide manuscript evaluation. Please email us with details and we'll provide pricing. Manuscript Evaluation for Writers: Writing is a lonely business. It needs to be. But sometimes we want the advice of a professional to see if we are headed in the right direction, to help us narrow the scope of a manuscript, to determine if the logic or the flow works. Friends and family can sometimes provide this help. However, if you want to move toward publication, then you may need the assistance of a professional editor. Manuscript evaluation is not editing. It will, however, help make sure to are using your writing time in a productive way. Please email us for more information and pricing. *NOTES: A page is double-spaced, Times New Roman 12, 1-inch margins To join SCN, go here Additional Fees. Should the number of pages/words change after agreement on price, there will be additional fees. Discussions with Editor: If you should wish a follow-on consultation of your Conceptual Edit or Comprehensive Edit with your editor, the fee is $75/hr. with a one-hour minimum. Copyediting and proofreading are not subject to follow-on consultations. Fast turnaround: If you need the editing to be accomplished in an extremely short amount of time, there will be a Rush Fee. It will be negotiated with the editor once the parameters of the need are established. Right to Refuse Manuscripts. We reserve the right to reject manuscripts that are not ready for editing or that are submitted for a lower level of editing than is required. The reason will be discussed with you. All money paid will be returned minus a $20 processing fee.