Proofreading

Between you, your creative vision, and publication? The absolute final touch is that flawless proofread. I’m here to catch those last sneaky typos and tweaks, ensuring your manuscript is spotless and ready to launch—without touching the deeper stuff that’s already been handled.

As a romance and fantasy girlie who dives into romantasy, erotica, and sci‑fi worlds, I get how those tiny details (like a misspelled spell or inconsistent alien tech) can pull readers out of the story. I’ll hunt down grammar slips, punctuation hiccups, spelling errors, and any lingering formatting quirks, all while respecting the voice and structure you’ve already polished. Think: eagle-eyed final pass that makes your book feel pro-level perfect, from the first page to the epic finale.

Proofreading is your very last stop before publication—no other editing happens here. Developmental, line, and copyediting should be done and dusted beforehand (psst, check out my copyedit and proofreading bundle for a seamless combo). After this, your story’s good to go, whether you’re hitting up agents, small presses, or self-publishing straight to your fans.

Services & Pricing

This is proofreading, not copyediting or anything deeper. I'm laser-focused on surface-level fixes like typos, grammar, spelling, and punctuation—your manuscript needs to have already gone through developmental, line, and copy edits before we dive in.

  • Proofreading Rate: $0.01 per word

    • Minimum manuscript length: 30,000 words

    • Example: 30,000-word novel = $300

  • Turnaround Time:

    • Minimum 1-2 weeks

    • Final timeline depends on word count and edit depth

    • I'll provide a firm estimate after 1 day with your manuscript

  • Optional Second Pass: 60% of original price

    • After you review and revise based on my edits

What's Included

✓ Comprehensive proofread with tracked changes in Microsoft Word
✓ Checks for typos, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
✓ Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections
✓ Final consistency sweeps (formatting, basic continuity like names and simple details)
✓ Style sheet reference (if provided from previous edits)
✓ 2-page sample proof included up front

How It Works

  1. Send me your brief synopsis, a bit about yourself and your expectations, total word count, and your first chapter

  2. I'll provide a 2-page sample edit so you can see my style

  3. If we decide to move forward, I'll send a contract, invoice, NDA, and booking details

  4. 40% deposit secures your spot in my queue

  5. 30% payment at midpoint

  6. Final 30% due upon delivery

  7. Optional: Second pass available after your revisions (60% of original price)

Submission & Review Process

Within one week of receiving your submission, I'll review your materials and get back to you with:

  • A scope sheet/email

  • A sample edit of approximately 2 pages from your manuscript

Important submission guidelines:

  • Send all documents as .docx files (Microsoft Word format) so I can track changes properly

  • Prerequisites: Developmental editing and line editing must be completed beforehand

  • Include a brief synopsis and your expectations for the copyedit

If I decide to move forward with your project after review, we'll confirm the timeline and process the initial 40% deposit to secure your spot in my schedule.