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Are you a writer, author or publisher in need of an editor?
Welcome to N. N. Light Editing Services, part of N. N. Light's Book Heaven. We offer a full range of editing services including Manuscript Review, Development Editing, Structural Editing, Copy/Line Editing, and Proofreading. While we're proficient in all areas, our specialties are copy editing, line editing, and proofreading. Nancy is the in-house editor and she earned a Bachelor of Arts - English Literature degree. She is also an accredited and certified editor.
These are the editing services we provide:
Manuscript Review
Get a professional report on your manuscript before you query literary agents/publishers. We will read through your manuscript and provide a detailed report to help you get published.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Development Editing
The developmental edit looks deeply at the bare bones and foundation of the story. We look at everything from pacing to characters, point of view, tense, plot, subplots, and dialogue. Weak plotlines are exposed and questioned. We examine order, flow, and cohesion.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Structural Editing
The substantive edit considers a story’s structure and arrangement. It involves tightening and clarifying at each level (chapter, scene, paragraph, and sentence). Unlike developmental editing, which covers the overall issues and deep-level restructuring, substantive editing deals with the actual words.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Copy Editing
The copy edit is the first professional polish to a story. We review your manuscript, fixing any spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. If an author can only afford one round of edits, we recommend this one.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Line Editing
The line edit is an intensive look at your book line by line and analyzes each sentence. We consider word choice and the power and meaning of a sentence, tightening where we feel is necessary. We use The Chicago Manual of Style as our reference.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Proofreading
The proofread involves looking at each sentence with fresh eyes and making sure that it's well crafted with no errors. Proofreading involves checking for grammatical and punctuation errors, spelling mistakes, etc. Proofing is the final stage of the writing process.
30,000 words or less -- $225
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $300
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $375
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $450
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $525
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $600
80,001 - 90,000 -- $670
90,001 - 100,000 -- $745
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Complete Editing Package – Get three rounds of editing (developmental, copy edit and proofreading) for one low price. Prices vary, depending on size of manuscript:
30,000 words or less -- $675
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $900
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $1125
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $1350
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $1575
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $1800
80,001 - 90,000 words -- $2010
90,001 - 100,000 words -- $2235
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
How we operate:
We use track changes in Microsoft Word for all editing services. This allows us to communicate areas of improvement and changes that need to be made.
The normal turnaround time for an edit 30,000 - 80,000 words is four to eight weeks, depending on our workload. If you need it sooner, there is an additional fee.
We invoice via Paypal and need a 50% deposit payment before we start on any editing project. Upon completion of the edit, we require the remainder of the balance owed without delay. We also accept the full amount before we start editing.
Payments for all services on N. N. Light's Book Heaven (author promotions, editing, graphics design, book cover design): we only accept Paypal and once a transaction is completed in Paypal, it is a final sale. There are no refunds and you cannot dispute/ask for a refund via Paypal.
The most recent projects we've worked on (63 in all):
Conspirator by AK Nevermore
The Whispers of Destiny by Shani T. Night
Rafael’s Misfortune by Heidi Vanlandingham
The Major's Lady by CK Mackenzie
Fishing and Forgery by Lucinda Race
Broomsticks and Brooms by Lucinda Race
Torin's Sacrifice by Heidi Vanlandingham
Inherited Magic & Murder by Lucinda Race
Ghosted by Death by Nora LeDuc
The Sun Never Dies by AR Hadley
Cranberries & Criminals by Lucinda Race
The Duke's Lady by CK Mackenzie
The Spymaster's Lady by CK Mackenzie
The Mystery at Starling Mine by D.V. Stone
Origins Progeny by Diana Fedorak
Breeder by AK Nevermore
Charlotte's Kisses by Nicki Pascarella
The Trial Healing Journeys by Zola Blue
The Perfect Match by Jennifer Wilck
The Perfect Secret by Jennifer Wilck
The Perfect Deception by Jennifer Wilck
The Italian Dance Quest by Anna Harsh
Lake Effect by Tim Coonan
Kisa - Shield-Mates of Dar by D.V. Stone
The Low Road by Jo Hiestand
Sunshine, Selfies, and Smugglers by Louise Stevens
Love Lost & Found by Dalia Dupris
Wylder Dreams by Betty J. Derr - May
Dark Deed on a Dark Moor by Jo Hiestand
The Dog Days of Murder by M.K. Dean
Diamonds, Dunes, & Death by Louise Stevens
Redemption's Mark by C.C. Bolick
Chosen by Night by C.C. Bolick
Legacy of Power (Episodes 11-20) by C.C. Bolick
Penthouse, Pools, & Poison by Louise Stevens
Legacy of Power (Episodes 1-10) by C.C. Bolick
Artefact 299 by Lauren Binley
Wall Street Lady: The Inspiring Life of Willie Vernece Joyner Solomon by Dolphine Solomon Lynch
Spirits Desire by Donna Simonetta
The Beauty and the Beasts by Anton Krutikov
Better Together by Jennifer Wilck
Hand Carved Wolf by Kristal Dawn Harris
Courage of One by Zola Blue
Everything, Always by Jennifer Ann Shore
Covet Thy Neighbor by Denise Carbo
Releasing the Catch by Jeny Heckman
Bound by Strength by Zola Blue
A Switch in Time by Casi McLean
Gold Cavern by Zola Blue
Death Southern Style by Beverley Bateman
The Lost Magic (Power of Fae Book 2) by Michelle Bryan
Whispers in Washington by Jennifer Wilck
Virtually Timeless by Casi McLean
Married to the Rabbi: Sixty Spouses of Retired Reform Rabbis in Their Own Words by Naomi Patz and Judith Maslin
Earl of Darby by Aubrey Wynne
Hand of Magic: #3 - Vampires by Diane Moat
Believe Me (Masontown Murder Book 1) by Kay Harris
Trust Me (Masontown Murder Book 2) by Kay Harris
Hear Me (Masontown Murder Book 3) by Kay Harris
Find Me (Masontown Murder Book 4) by Kay Harris
Hand of Magic: #2 - Warlocks by Diane Moat
Julia's Wish (The Wish Series Book 4) by Kay Harris
Dog Bones by Diane Moat
Testimonials:
I've been a satisfied customer with N.N. Lights Book Heaven for promotion of my novels for the last couple of years, but recently I used them to copy edit one of my books and was pleased with the price and the results. ~ Dalia Dupris, Romance author
I reached out to N. N. Light's Book Heaven when my usual editor was unavailable. They were supportive, efficient, and punctual. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs editing services. ~ USA Today bestselling author Aubrey Wynne
I use N.N. Light’s editing services for my Port Sunset Mysteries series. They do copy editing and proofreading for me. They are always accommodating to my publishing schedule and finish the work on time or ahead of schedule. They do a fabulous job with both copy editing and proofreading, are communicative and pleasant to work with, and their services are very reasonably priced. If you’re looking for editing services, I highly recommend N.N. Light. ~ Donna Simonetta/Louise Stevens, Author of the Port Sunset Mysteries
N.N. Light’s Editorial Services are easy to work with and they do a fantastic job. Self-publishing a book is a stressful process, and working with them made me feel so much better—not only about the quality of my book but about the entire process. I highly recommend them! ~ Author Jennifer Wilck
I am using the very talented services of N.N. Light to edit and proofread my books. After trying numerous independent editors and editing services, I've finally found an editor that is professional, detail-oriented, honest, gentle, and reasonably priced. I couldn't be happier! ~ Kay Harris
I have used N.N. Light’s editing, proofreading, reviews, and promotions for all three of my series and I wouldn’t use anyone else! ~ Author Diane Moat
Huge shoutout to N. N. Light for proofreading a book I’m helping a group of rebbetzins (Rabbis’ wives) publish. I thought it’d be impossible to find someone who knew Jewish culture, AND Hebrew & Yiddish in English transliteration, AND could turn it around FAST! ~ NYT & USAT bestselling author Shoshanna Gabriel
I am so beyond happy with the copy editing services that N. N. Light provided for my upcoming young adult romance. I particularly loved how the team didn't edit out my voice and conversational tone but focused on changes that would make the narrative more clear and powerful for the reader. Also, I make a fair share of technical grammatical errors—never in my life will I learn to use an apostrophe properly—and am grateful that the team caught all of my mistakes. Would absolutely recommend their services! ~ Award-Winning Bestseller Jennifer Ann Shore
Prices vary, depending on the word count for one round of editing:
30,000 words or less -- $195
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $260
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $325
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $390
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $455
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $520
80,001 - 90,000 -- $585
90,001 - 100,000 -- $650
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
Complete Editing Package – Get three rounds of editing (developmental, copy edit and proofreading) for one low price. Prices vary, depending on size of manuscript:
30,000 words or less -- $500
30,001 - 40,000 words -- $665
40,001 - 50,000 words -- $840
50,001 - 60,000 words -- $990
60,001 - 70,000 words -- $1160
70,001 - 80,000 words -- $1325
80,001 - 90,000 words -- $1490
90,001 - 100,000 words -- $1655
100,001 words or more -- fill out the form below listing your genre and word count for a quote
All prices are in United States Dollars and we only accept Paypal. Payments for all services on N. N. Light's Book Heaven (author promotions, editing, graphics design, book cover design): we only accept Paypal and once a transaction is completed in Paypal, it is a final sale. There are no refunds and you cannot dispute/ask for a refund via Paypal.
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