If you’ve finished your novel, had it edited and are now getting ready to self-publish, this is the package for you!

This pre-publishing package ensures all your publishing materials are in top shape before you send them out into the world to be enjoyed by your readers. To start off, I will do a developmental edit of the first 5,000 words of your novel to ensure your start is engaging and to catch any early issues. If we have worked together on your novel already, I can ensure feedback from your developmental edit has been implemented in these first 5,000 pages.

Next, I will assess your author biography, blurb and proposed categories for Amazon to make sure you are including the right information and your materials let your voice as a writer shine. I use Microsoft Word’s comment feature to leave in-text comments across your publishing package so you know exactly where and how to implement my feedback. I will also do a quick check for any glaring errors and typos in your author biography and blurb.

Inclusions

The pre-publishing package includes:

  • A developmental edit of the first few chapters of your novel (up to 5,000 words), including in-text comments in your manuscript and a short letter highlighting key strengths and areas to improve.

  • Feedback on your author biography (up to 200 words).

  • Feedback on your blurb (up to 400 words. Please note that blurbs should be shorter than 400 words, ideally 100-200 words, but I understand it’s hard to know what information to include so I am very happy for you to send a longer version over so we can narrow the essential points down together).

  • Feedback on your proposed 3 categories for those publishing on Amazon.

Timeframes

I understand you are keen to get your novel out there, so I will get your pre-publishing package back to you as soon as I can. On average, I take 1-2 weeks to edit your pre-publishing package from when I receive your novel and publishing materials.

What you need to do

I ask all clients to sign a contract which protects your rights to your novel and ensures I won’t share your work with anyone. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete an optional questionnaire so you can share your vision for your novel, publishing goals and target audience. Knowing this helps me tailor my advice to your unique circumstances.

Costs

The pre-publishing package costs US$150/GBP£120/CAD$210/AUD$220/NZD$250.

When you should get the pre-publishing package

Ideally, you should get the pre-publishing package after you’ve had a developmental edit for your novel and have gone through several rounds of self-editing.

As this includes a short developmental edit you may want to have your pre-publishing package done before copyediting but that is completely your choice. This pre-publishing package can be the final step you take before sending your novel out into the world!

Booking

Is this the service you’re looking for? Head over to the booking page to arrange your edit.

If this isn’t what you had in mind, check out my developmental editing services or contact me for advice.

Pre-publishing package