Copy Editing

LINE EDITING FOR GRAMMATICAL, FORMATTING,

CONTINUITY ERRORS & MORE

Have you ever read a book that you had a hard time understanding what the author was trying to convey? Do typos and unclear text cause you to lose interest in reading? Copy editing is an essential part of the book publishing process. Find out more about our services below.

What's Included

  • Grammar, spelling and mechanical issues

  • Consistency

  • Tone

  • Clarity of message

  • Redundancy of words, phrases and ideas

 

Your manuscript will be reviewed line upon line, looking for grammar, spelling, consistency, word choice, jargon, consistent verb tense, proper capitalization, punctuation and mechanics. 

​Timeline and investment varies by project and is based on many factors. For a 40,000 word count book, you can expect the entire copyediting process to take between six to eight weeks, costing between $1000 - $2000.

 

BOOK COACHING PACKAGE

  • Do you want to write a book but don't know where to begin? 

  • Do you have mental/emotional blocks that prevent you from writing?  

  • Could emotional trauma be hindering your flow? 

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If you answered YES, the G.R.I.T. Writers Coaching is for YOU! GET READY IT'S TIME!

G.R.I.T. Writers Coaching Package provides:

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  • (2) monthly 60 minute Zoom call to establish writing goals and timelines and setting goals for next session

  • Bi-weekly Writers Lab  provide to feedback and any address writing blocks

  • An agreement of  Accountability, Responsibility and Commitment to the coaching process

  • Customized Writing Plan based on your specific needs

  • Developmental editing feedback on up to 10,000 words to ensure sentence structure, tone and ideas are in alignment with your outline

  • Email communication between Zoom calls in case you feel stuck but also to celebrate your wins

  • Work directly with a published author and writing coach

Your Investment: 

The G.R.I.T. Writers Coaching Package requires a minimum 3 month contract. Your investment is $500 per month, billed monthly. This time frame will provide you with your first draft, marketing plan, and revision/feedback plan. Some require a longer time commitment to finish the first draft. 

Single Book Coaching Call

For those not ready to commit to the G.R.I.T. Writers Coaching program, but need assistance with your book idea, this option is for you. 

This one hour call includes:

  • You can ask questions regarding the writing process, publishing process, your manuscript or any other question regarding your book project. You can only book ONE call per month. (The G.R.I.T. Writers Coaching Package in the long run will be more economical.)

To schedule your Single Coaching Call, send an email inquiry to info@scribaltechservices.com.

G.R.I.T. Writers and Mentorship

A monthly membership and mentoring clinic designed to provide support around the three main areas of book publishing:  writing, publishing and marketing. If you desire to become a published author but you've been struggling to write your draft, lack motivation, or need clarity, G.R.I.T. Writers  Mentorship is the solution for you!

What's Included

Our online writers clinic and mentorship includes a community that upholds Accountability, Responsibility and Commitment through education and support. There is power in a community of people who are working towards publishing a book in the same space. 

G.R.I.T Writers Clinic & Mentorship offers its own private space, away from the distractions of social media on our private app and includes:

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  • Mentorship from a published author and writing coach (without paying one-on-one book coaching prices).

  • Monthly educational resources with activities and exercises to strengthen your writing skills.

  • Two 60 minute co-writing sessions in our private Writing Lab

  • Monthly office hours to ask your questions 1:1 with me and your favorite cup of coffee or tea!

  • And MORE!

Join  the Clinic!

For three months you will receive:

  • Coaching from a published author and writing coach

  • Monthly educational resources with activities and exercises

  • Two monthly 60 minute writing blocks inside our Writing Clinic

  • Monthly office hours to ask your questions 1:1 with me and your favorite cup of coffee or tea!

  • No matter when you join the Mentorship Clinic, you get access to all previous trainings, as long as you stay a member!

  • And MORE!

 

 

3 Month Access - $171 or $57/month

12 Month Access - $600 or $50/month

 

F.A.Q.

What if I have a completed outline?

  • We will review your outline to ensure it is laying a solid foundation for your book project, as it will serve as good starting point.

 

Why is there a 3 month commitment?​

  • Writing a book takes time and commitment. The three month commitment gives us time to work together and see real results in completing your first draft. Considering the creative blocks and the frustrations that come from writing, when meeting consistently on a regular basis, we can accomplish more in 3 months than we can in a single session. 

  • The success of any coaching relationship is the time needed to develop a good working relationship.

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Does the financial investment include any editing?​

  • Book coaching includes developmental editing, where I provide feedback on  the tone, ideas and structure in your manuscript. 

  • Copy editing, which is performed after the first draft, is not included in the book coaching program. However, the cleaner your manuscript is before reaching the copyeditor, the less time and money it will cost. 

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Why can't my manuscript be fixed during the copyediting stage, when there are writing issues?

  • Minimal issues such as redundant words or uncertain tone can be addressed by the bigger issues such as the structure of the manuscript and the overall tone will not be addressed in coaching. I will only make you aware that there is an issue but this is not the focus of what takes place in copyediting.