DWAN ABRAMS EDITING SERVICES 

Thank you for choosing us to edit your manuscript. The following is a list of our services.

Proofreading (spelling, punctuation, basic grammar)

What is proofreading? Proofreading is when your writing is already polished and simply needs a final check for occasional errors.

Rate: $3.00 per page (1 page = 250 words)

Basic Copy Editing (word choice, clarity, phrasing, grammar and syntax, references)

What is basic copy editing? In matters of basic grammar, we will make revisions for you, according to what standard usage requires.

Rate: $5.00 per page

Substantive Editing - Moderate to Extensive Rewriting (extensive reworking and rewriting of your text for readability and style)

What is substantive editing? If you need a more active editorial role in rewriting and reworking your text, just choose the advanced editing option.

Rate: $15 per page

Contact: For a free sample edit, send email to dwanabrams1@aol.com. Include your name and total word count of your manuscript. Include your manuscript for free evaluation (3-400 words maximum). Either attach a Word document (preferred), or paste text to the end of your email message.

Ghostwriting is determined on a case by case basis. Starting from your concept, we will create the finished work that you desire, consulting closely with you on every aspect of the project, and submit drafts for your approval. Rates are based on the project, the work involved, and especially the amount of research required. Please send an email to dwanabrams1@aol.com for information.

Consulting and Coaching services are also available if you need someone to guide you through a project from start to finish. The price for these services may vary according to the project's needs. Please send email to dwanabrams1@aol.com for information.

Writing - This applies to writing copy, query letters, or book proposals. The rate for this service is $30 per hour.

Manuscript Critique - An editor will read and critique your manuscript, assessing it for salability, and analyzing major elements like plot, dialogue, characterization (if fiction), or structure, coherency, consistency and organization (if non-fiction). Email us at dwanabrams1@aol.com for a copy of the manuscript critique form. The rate for the manuscript critique is $1.25 per page.

What you will receive:

You will receive a 1-2 page critique of your manuscript that will highlight major issues to be addressed (if any) and suggest fixes and revisions (if any are required). Authors of manuscripts up to 75,000 words will receive their critique within about 10 days. Authors of manuscripts up to 150,000 words will receive their critique within two weeks. Authors with manuscripts of 150,000 words or more will get their critique within one month. Critique includes the following:

Query Letter
Synopsis
Manuscript

What our editors will look for:
How well your opening lines grab the reviewer (the all important ‘hook’)
Grammar/Style issues to get you noticed in a positive way
Possible character or plot development issues
Whether the title is exciting and appropriate
Required elements of each document
Formatting versus industry standards
Scene/Dialogue evaluation
Punctuation
Spelling

Please note: This service does not include any proofreading or editing; it is heavily discounted to provide aspiring authors and established writers with an inexpensive way to obtain a professional opinion.

For rush jobs completed in 48 hours or less, there will be a 25% surcharge.

Manuscript Evaluation - Many times authors have more detailed questions that he/she would like to have feedback on, regarding their manuscript.  We have the Manuscript EVALUATION to address those needs. If the author wants specific feedback on character development, plot points within their storyline, or he/she simply wants to know what works and what needs more attention, the Manuscript Evaluation may be the service for you.

How does the manuscript evaluation work? The author submits to us a list of questions that he/she wants answered. The editor will then read the entire manuscript and answer each question, and give you that specific feedback you have been looking for. We will give you suggestions on how to improve the manuscript regarding the points that concern you. In addition, the editor will give you other helpful hints on other points she finds during her reviewing of your work that might cause a problem while sitting in front of the submission editor of a publisher or questions that might arise in the reader’s mind.

The Manuscript Evaluation Service is a powerful tool to guide the author in the right direction without paying for a Full Editing of your work.

Email: dwanabrams1@aol.com to send us a request for more information on pricing for this service. (Prices vary according to the size of the manuscript in order to keep your cost to a minimum.)

We use the following Editing Styles:

Traditional Editing Style:

The highlighting feature found in Microsoft Word® is utilized in the Traditional Editing Style. This feature clearly and visually distinguishes errors and suggestions. Clients primarily use this editing style to learn from their mistakes and minimize grammatical errors in the future.

Executive Editing Style:

The 'Track Changes' function in Microsoft Word® is used when the Executive Editing Style is selected. This built-in feature of Microsoft Word® allows users to toggle between editor suggestions, and it allows the user to accept all changes with one click.

Hardcopy

If you prefer, we can use the “red pen” method to mark up your hardcopy. With this method, we will write all changes and suggestions directly on your manuscript with a red pen so that you can spot the edits more easily. You can mail your completed manuscript to:

Dwan Abrams

P.O. Box 962

Redan, GA 30074-0962

Please be sure to include a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with a large enough envelope and adequate postage to return the manuscript.

New Author Introductory Package

We understand that many authors are on a fixed budget and need to keep their costs down. Yet, with the ever-increasing competitive nature of the publishing world, ensuring that your manuscript receives more than a cursory glance by the submission editors has become more important. One of the things that editors look at is whether the manuscript is grammatically clean. Does the narrative read easily, are their punctuation problems that present themselves early on in the manuscript? Are the sentences structured to affect the reader and delivered with strong, active verbs, or is the author’s writing style more tentative?

The NEW AUTHOR INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE allows new authors the opportunity to see whether their work is close to being ready for the publisher’s submission editor to scrutinize your manuscript. As the name of the package implies, this editing service is an introduction to how editing might benefit you toward reaching your goal of publishing your work.

What the author can expect from the New Author Introductory Package:

1) A comprehensive edit of an initial portion of your manuscript – the first 20 pages of your novel (enough to plan for the rest of the manuscript).

2) A constructive commentary and review of your story concerning style and substance, storyline, character development, continuity and more.

3) Once the author finishes his or her rewrite they may resubmit it for the editor to review the changes to ascertain if they effectively answered the questions posed during the editing service or if the same problems persist or new problem arose during the rewrite of those 20 pages.

We designed The New Author Introductory Package to enable you to gain a quick understanding of the editing process and to determine if you wish to go further. You can then decide whether you need more work with the editor, or if you can implement the changes without any further assistance. Our fee for the New Author Introductory Package is $125.

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