Artful Polish Package
copyedit + proofread
The Artful Polish Package is the ultimate combination of services to get your book ready for self-publication. With this discounted package, you'll get two rounds of editing: a thorough copyedit, followed by a proofread. We’ll make sure your writing is correct, clear, and consistent (the three C’s of copyediting). We'll correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; improve readability on the sentence level; and ensure consistency in facts and style. We’ll also do a final polish of your book before you publish. Included are two hours of follow-up support via email and a customized style sheet for your book.
ROUND 1: copyedit
what we'll address:
errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
consistency in style and facts
consistency in formatting
some redundancy
some word choice and phrasing
light fact-checking
numbering of footnotes, end notes, and figures
what you'll get:
a package rate (10% discount)
one copyediting pass through your manuscript
a marked-up draft with edits, comments, and suggestions from your editor
a style sheet that records editorial style decisions
one hour of follow-up support via email
an author portal with additional resources to guide you through the publishing process
time frame:
4 to 5 weeks from the scheduled start date
ROUND 2: PROOFREAD
what we'll address:
errors that were missed during the copyediting round
typos introduced through revision and the design process
consistency with the style sheet
broken or stacked words
misplaced or missing hyphens
orphans and widows
other formatting issues
what you'll get:
a package rate (10% discount)
one proofreading pass through your manuscript
one proofreading pass of your book jacket copy or Amazon book description (250 words max)
one hour of follow-up support via email
time frame:
3 to 4 weeks from the scheduled start date