Services

Our expert team works closely with you to enhance your content, improve readability, and create a visually stunning final product.

01 Proofreading and editing

Traditional Proofreading

Here’s what we’ll do:

Spelling & Grammar Check: Correct any spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout.

Consistency: Check for consistent use of terminology, names, dates, and stylistic choices (e.g., hyphenation, capitalization).

Typographical Errors: Spot and correct typos, missing words, or incorrect use of homophones (e.g., their/there/they're).

Dialogue & Character Names: Verify consistent character names, dialogue punctuation, and appropriate dialogue tags.

Structural Editing

Here's what we'll do :

Assess and Reorganize Chapters or Sections for Better Flow: Evaluate the structure of the manuscript to ensure the narrative flows logically and smoothly. Suggest reordering or trimming sections to improve pacing and engagement.

Identify Plot Holes, Inconsistencies, or Gaps in the Narrative: Look for any gaps in the plot or contradictions in character actions or world-building. Address inconsistencies to make the story more cohesive and believable.

Suggest Solutions Where Possible: After identifying issues, propose concrete solutions to strengthen the manuscript. Offer ideas for rewrites, scene additions, or character adjustments to fix narrative problems.

Copy Editing

We will focus on refining your manuscript while preserving your voice. Here’s what we’ll address:

Sentence Structure: Identify awkward phrasing, repetitive language, or unclear sentences, improving flow and readability.

Clarity & Flow: Simplifying complex sentences, improving transitions, and cutting redundancy.

Consistency & Style: Ensuring consistent point of view, character voice, and pacing.

Tone & Voice: Maintaining the appropriate tone for your genre while preserving your unique style.

Repetitiveness: Eliminating repeated ideas, phrases, or words to tighten the narrative.

Line Editing

What we do:

Simplify Complex Sentences: Break down convoluted or overly long sentences into clearer, more digestible ones without losing meaning.

Word Choice: Replace vague or overused words with stronger, more specific ones to make the text more engaging.

Transitions: Improving or adding transitional phrases between sentences and paragraphs to ensure smooth progression of ideas.

Tone Consistency: Ensuring the tone remains appropriate to the genre and consistent throughout the manuscript.

Character Voice: If there’s dialogue, I’ll fine-tune the way characters speak, ensuring their voices are distinct and authentic.

02 Design and Layout

Formatting for Amazon Kindle and Print Publishing

Key elements we will address:

Layout and Margins: Proper page size, margins, and gutter for print; smooth flow and adaptability for Kindle.

Table of Contents and Headings: Clickable TOC for Kindle; properly formatted chapter headings and sections for both formats.

Typography and Paragraphs: Consistent fonts, sizes, spacing, and alignment for readability on both platforms.

Final Proofing and Consistency Check: Thorough review to ensure a polished, professional look across both Kindle and print versions.

Formatting for Ingramspark

What we do:

Layout and Margins: Proper page size, margins, and gutter adjustments for print-on-demand compatibility with IngramSpark’s requirements.

Table of Contents and Headings: Consistent, properly aligned TOC and headings, ensuring easy navigation for both print and eBook formats.

Page Numbers, Headers, and Footers: Correct pagination and header/footer alignment for print; seamless formatting for digital distribution.

Final Proofing and Consistency Check: A thorough review to ensure all elements meet IngramSpark’s specifications for a polished, error-free publication.

Book Cover Design

Vintage or Retro: Evokes nostalgia with design elements from past eras, perfect for historical or timeless stories.

Illustration: Hand-drawn or digital artwork that brings unique characters or worlds to life, ideal for fantasy or children’s books.

Photography: Uses striking images to convey emotion or themes, ideal for memoirs, romance, and real-world fiction.

Typography-Centric: Focuses on bold, creative fonts to communicate the book’s message, great for self-help or contemporary fiction.

Geometric: Modern, clean lines and shapes offer a professional, structured look, perfect for contemporary or business books.

Surreal or Fantasy (AI-generated): AI-created, imaginative visuals that evoke fantastical or otherworldly themes, ideal for speculative fiction.

Abstract: Conceptual, visual storytelling with minimalism and interpretation, suitable for literary or experimental fiction.

Minimalist: Strips down to essentials with clean design, ideal for modern fiction, poetry, or self-help.

03 Critiquing and Reading

Chapter Title Suggestions

What we do:

Chapter Title: Suggest engaging, thought-provoking chapter titles that entice the reader to continue reading while reflecting the theme and tone of the individual chapter.

Chapter Flow & Pacing: We ensure that chapter titles align with the overall narrative flow and pacing, guiding the reader without giving too much away.

Consistency & Tone: We ensure the titles are consistent with the style and voice of the manuscript, whether it's whimsical, dramatic, or serious.

Reader Engagement: We suggest chapter titles that provoke curiosity, making the reader eager to find out what happens next while ensuring they stay relevant to the narrative’s central themes.

Book title suggestions

What we do:

Title Suggestion: We brainstorm and propose a range of compelling, memorable, and marketable book titles that reflect the essence of the manuscript.

Market Analysis: We take into account current trends in the author’s genre, ensuring that the title resonates with potential readers and stands out on bookstore shelves or online platforms.

Target Audience Fit: We suggest titles that speak to the specific audience the author is targeting, whether it’s young adult, thriller, romance, fantasy, or literary fiction, ensuring that the title evokes curiosity and intrigue.

Creativity & Originality: We balance creativity and originality with marketability, coming up with unique title options that avoid clichés and offer fresh perspectives, while still aligning with genre expectations.

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Ready to publish? Whether you need editing, proofreading, formatting, or design, we’re here to help make your book professional and polished. Let’s bring your book to life—on time and within budget!

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