Novel Editing | Affordable | Element Editing Services

Element Editing Services understands that you want premium service with affordable pricing.

I manage all types of written documents, from a few hundred words to a few hundred thousand.

These packages range from simple to comprehensive and are highly customisable.

It's important to note that the definitions of some of these edits change between countries, and even between editors.

Please ensure you read the descriptions for each type editing.

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Each project is assessed individually, contact me for an accurate quote!

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Full Publishing Package

Take your manuscript from the first Structural or Line Edit, all the way through to the proofs and get a comprehensive service, along with a superior end result.

Authors want to get the most out of their editing experience, at a price they can afford.

With that in mind, I offer Full Publishing Packages that offer more bang for your buck.

These packages are tailored to suit the needs of you and your manuscript. They generally include the following:

1 round of Structural Editing, 1 round of Line Editing, and Proofreading.

or
2 rounds of Line Editing, and Proofreading.

Rate

AUD | $80 per 1000w

POPULAR!

Line Editing

A Line Edit takes the editor's focus to the sentence level. Extremely in depth, Line Editing acts to rectify errors in:

Spelling
Punctuation
Capitalisation
Syntax
Grammar
Word usage

This kind of edit is a combination of copyediting and micro developmental editing (dealing with smaller issues) it acts to:

Enhance readability and meaning
Improve comprehension and accuracy
Fix sentence structure
Provide alternative wording

The micro-developmental editing side of Line Editing flags issues with characterisation, language, pace, plot, setting, dialogue and point of view. Recommendations and flags are included in the manuscript as comments (using track changes).

All Line Edits are provided with a comprehensive and unique Style Sheet.

POPULAR!

Because these kinds of edits are so in depth and provide a rounded approach to a manuscript, it is by far the most popular service I offer, excluding Full Publishing Packages.

Rate

AUD | $50 per 1000w

Proofreading

A Proofread looks for any issues introduced in the post-edited document. It gets your work into its final form before it is submitted (for print, to an agent, or to a publisher).

This type of editing is performed on the PDF version of the manuscript after it has been converted to ebook or print format. Proofreading ensures there are no egregious errors, manages widow and orphan lines, and provides guidance on:

Formatting
Design
Layout
Typography

Rate

AUD | $30 per 1000w

Structural Editing

A Structural Edit focuses only on the developmental aspects of your manuscript. It looks at whether the content is in the right place, the right order, and makes recommendations for changes. This edit is completed through comments and recommendations made within the manuscript itself. There is an editorial letter included.

This type of edit might look at:

The structure of your text
The sequence of your content
The style of writing used
Language
Pace
Target audience
Reduces bias (sexism, racism etc.)
The elements of writing
Plot
Setting
Characterisation
Dialogue
Point of view

Rate

AUD | $50 per 1000w

Copyediting

A Copyedit takes the editor's focus to the sentence level. Copyediting acts to rectify errors in:

Spelling
Punctuation
Capitalisation
Syntax
Grammar
Word usage

This type of edit also:

Enhance readability and meaning
Improve comprehension and accuracy
Fix sentence structure

Copyediting does not provide developmental editing (even on a micro level), or a style sheet. If these sound interesting to you, please see Line Editing (above).

Rates

AUD | $45 per 1000w