Services

I aim to keep things simple, because you have enough on your mind worrying about the publishing process. Rather than going the “package” route, I offer all services at a flat rate of $30 an hour. Below, I estimate the hours each service will take:

  • Guidance on shaping formal book proposal and query (or “pitch” letter): 4 hours.

  • Identification and vetting of publishers, acquiring editors, and series editors for author approach: 2 hours. [I like to think this is a pretty unique service, as I have a fairly comprehensive understanding of publishers’ areas of focus, not to mention knowing a fair number of editors themselves!]

  • Full-scale developmental editing of non-dissertation work (assuming 300-page, 12-pt. font, double-spaced manuscript): 16 hours. [Hours increase by 2 for each additional 100 double-spaced, 12-pt. font pages.]

  • Full-scale academic dissertation revision guidance (assuming 400-page, 12-pt. font, double-spaced document): 16 hours. [Hours increase by 2 for each additional 100 double-spaced, 12-pt. font pages.]

  • Manuscript package preparation for submission to publisher, including illustration preparation, organization, and permissions clearing: Variable. Let’s take stock of what you’re considering (illustration count, number of illustration permissions to clear, proper adherence to your publisher’s style guide, etc.). Sometimes it’s a quick job, sometimes not!

  • I can help with any and all services above, from start to finish or on any specific front. Just let me know! Note: All invoices will contain the following language: “All work conducted will be held to the author’s preferred level of confidentiality. No original manuscript material will be retained after completion of services so as to protect author’s intellectual property.”