I am currently offering editing, proofreading, blurb, and coaching services to indie authors. Right now, I will only be accepting contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and women’s lit books for editing. Contact me for more information, but don’t wait! I have limited spots, and they fill quickly!

Allie Samberts – Editing Services

I have close to 20 years of experience as a high school English teacher helping writers develop their ideas, correct their grammar, and make other important changes to improve their writing. I have also completed several editing courses through the Editorial Freelancers Association for editing fiction and specifically for editing romance.

Because I’m used to working with high school students, you can trust that my comments will be helpful and encouraging. They will also be thorough and clear. This book is your baby! I’m here to help you make it the best it can be.

Contact me for a sample edit and quote today. Be sure to ask about payment plans if you need.

Prices and turnaround times listed are estimates. Please contact me at alliesambertswrites@gmail.com for a sample edit of your first 1,000 words which will include a quote and a proposed timeline. I will not schedule clients without a sample edit so we both will know the scope of the project and whether or not I am a good fit.

A $100 deposit is due at time of booking/contract signing. Half of the total cost minus the deposit is due at the time the manuscript is submitted. The remainder is due upon delivery of the completed manuscript. Invoices must be paid within a week of receipt. Late payments will incur a fee.

Developmental Editing

Need help with your character arcs? Plot lines? Pacing? Seeing something off about your manuscript but not quite sure what it is? Worried there isn’t enough tension between your main characters? A developmental edit might be right for you.

$0.008/word

• Focuses on big picture issues
  • Plot holes
  • Character inconsistencies
  • Tension and conflict
  • Flow and pacing
  • Point of view
  • Light fact-checking
  • Similar to beta reading, but more in-depth
• Does not include
  • Line/copy editing – language, grammar, sentence structure

What you’ll get:

• In-document comments with suggested edits
• A full essay at the end with overall thoughts about your book
• Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks

Copy/Line Editing

Feeling good about your story structure, pacing, character arcs, and other big picture stuff? Need some help with making sure your language sounds natural and double-checking your grammar? A line/copy edit might be right for you.

$0.011/word

• Focuses on sentence structure and language
  • Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numbers, and capitalization
  • Vague language
  • Grammar and spelling mistakes
  • Flow and pacing at the sentence level
  • Redundancies
  • Overused words
  • Dialogue consistency per character
  • Tonal shifts and unnatural phrasing
  • Unnecessary digressions
• Does not include
  • Developmental editing – overall plot holes, major inconsistencies, other big-picture issues

What you’ll get:

• In-document comments with suggested edits
• Track changes enabled for grammatical fixes
• A full essay at the end with overall thoughts about your book
• Turnaround time: 4-6 weeks

Manuscript Evaluation

Not sure where to start with your editing journey? Planning to query and want a set of extra eyes to make sure your story is in the right shape? A manuscript evaluation might be for you.

$0.004/word

• Focuses on big picture issues, but in a more general way than a developmental edit
  • Special attention paid to the hook/opening scenes in preparation for query
  • Answers any questions that the author might have
  • Points out general inconsistencies and grammar issues
• Does not include
  • A document with comments or tracked changes

What you’ll get:

• A full essay at the end with overall thoughts about your book and overall recommendations depending on the author’s goals and the project itself
• Turnaround time: 2-3 weeks

Add on 30-minute Zoom call to discuss my comments and ask questions $25

Cover Copy Services

I have spent close to a decade writing, re-writing, and editing marketing copy for Wiley Publishing. I’m happy to help you with your back cover needs!

Turnaround time for all cover copy services is 1 week. Payment is due upon receipt of the final copy. Invoices must be paid within a week of receipt. Late payments will incur a fee.

Cover Copy Rewriting/Copyediting $20

Have some copy or a summary, but you’re not quite happy with it? Send it to me and I’ll rewrite it using optimized language for marketing your book.

Copy Check/Proofreading $10

Like your summary but want the extra confidence of knowing it’s absolutely perfect? I’ll proofread it and provide light edits for flow, marketing optimization, and grammatical errors.

Author Coaching $25 per 30 minute call (first call is free)

New to the indie author scene? Have no idea how to navigate ISBNs, cover design, and interior formatting? Don’t know the difference between Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark? And yikes! What about Barnes & Noble?

It’s a steep learning curve! Lucky for you, I’ve done this a few times. We’ll set up an initial meeting where you lay out what you need, and we can set a fair price for me to answer all your questions leading up to your release day.