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Editing Services
Editing & Formatting Services
Do you have a project that doesn't quite fit with the "Children's, Family, and Activity Book" catalogue of Rabbit's Helm Press, but you still want a qualified professional to help get it ready for publication?
We love creating books with purpose that come from places of passion and expertise, and just because your project might not fit with our catalogue, doesn't mean that we don't want to help!
We offer editing and formatting services that will help get your book ready to query or print, while always keeping your voice and message at the heart. We want to help elevate your story and make it the best that it can be. We offer contracts with clear expectations and deadlines, comparable professional rates, and a promise to listen and collaborate with you through multiple rounds of work.
Need multiple services? You can bundle any of services into a package and save 20% on editing!
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We are also willing to work out flexible payment plans. Finances shouldn't be a barrier to making your project the best it can be, so talk to us about our payment options!
Developmental Editing
$0.025/word
$25/1000 words
For works of fiction, this includes a detailed analysis of your plot, character, tone, and more. For works of non-fiction, this includes a detailed analysis of structure, narrative voice, logic and evidentiary support (where applicable), tone, and more. You'll get suggestions on how to improve your writing and parts of your story and encouragement about what is working.
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Best for:
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The first time your project is being edited
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Those looking for detailed feedback on plot, characters, structure, tone, etc.
What you’ll get:
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Two rounds of developmental editing
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A document after each round with tracked changes and comments
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A detailed overview that will help you improve your project
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One final round of basic copy editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation, spacing, typos, etc.
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A clean final copy without any editing markers or comments (ready for formatting)
Proofreading
$0.015/word
$15/1000 words
The final check before publication to help catch any typos or mistakes that may have been missed. Even if you’ve already worked with an editor, a second set of eyes is always a good idea.
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Best for:
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Projects in their final stage that have been formatted
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Those needing one more set of eyes
What you’ll get:
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Two rounds of proofreading
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A document after each round with tracked changes and comments
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General feedback on characters, plot, story flow, voice, etc.
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A clean final copy without any editing markers or comments (ready for formatting)
Copy and Line Editing
$0.020/word
$20/1000 words
This type of editing helps to fix grammar, spelling, punctuation, or spacing issues, as well as the flow of sentences, word choice, phrasing, tenses, etc. You'll get a line-by-line edit that ensures your work makes sense and is well-written.
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Best for:
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When you feel you have already had a developmental edit
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Those who feel their project is almost ready for queries or print
What you’ll get:
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Two rounds of copy and line editing
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A document after each round with tracked changes and comments
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General feedback on characters, plot, story flow, voice, etc.
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​A clean final copy without any editing markers or comments (ready for formatting)
Formatting
$0.015/word
$15/1000 words
The actual process of getting the text of a manuscript into a book ready for print or distribution. When your manuscript is ready to go, this is the step that puts into book format.
Best for:
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Projects that are ready for self-publishing
What you’ll get:
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Consultation on font, book size, style choices, etc.
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Simple formatting for both print and ePub
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All necessary files for both formats
How it works:
Step 1
Contact us
If you are interested in working with Rabbit’s Helm Press for editing or formatting work, contact us through our website or email. We will set up a time for a consultation to discuss your project, provide a free sample edit of a portion of your work, and work out a personalized quote.
Sign contract and pay deposit
Step 2
After working out details like pricing, deadlines, and expectations, we will draw up a contract for your review. All projects require a 50% deposit before work begins. This can be paid via e-transfer or PayPal. Once the deposit is made, our editor will get to work.
The Editing Process
Step 3
Once the first round of edits is complete, you will be sent a document with all tracked changes and comments. All other rounds of edits will be completed according to the agreed-upon deadlines and delivered on time. and one that is a “clean” edited copy. For formatting projects, you will receive 2 initial documents for your review -- one Word doc for ebooks, and a PDF file for print books -- which will then be proofread and any necessary changes made.
Final Payment and Delivery
Step 4
When the final document is ready to be delivered, the rest of your payment will be due (unless we have agreed on a payment plan). Once that is paid, your final documents will be delivered. You will have two weeks after delivery to request any minor changes.
Contact us for a free consultation
Please include the genre and word count of your manuscript, along with the editing services you need.