Book Editing Services for Self-Published Authors

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You have read every sentence of your manuscript a dozen times. You know your characters better than anyone. And that is exactly why a fresh pair of eyes helps. Our book editing services are made for self-published authors of romance, dark romance, romantasy, fantasy and new adult fiction who want their book to compete with traditionally published titles.

Packages and prices

All prices are per standard page (1,500 characters including spaces) and include VAT.

Not sure how long your manuscript is in standard pages? Divide the character count including spaces by 1,500. In Word you find it under Review and then Word Count. As a rough guide, one standard page holds about 250 English words.

What does editing cost for a typical novel?

Manuscript	Proofreading	Editing
60,000 words (approx. 240 pages)	approx. €720	approx. €1,440
80,000 words (approx. 320 pages)	approx. €960	approx. €1,920
100,000 words (approx. 400 pages)	approx. €1,200	approx. €2,400

These are estimates. The exact price depends on the actual character count. You get a precise, binding quote before we start.

Editing or proofreading: which do you need?

Proofreading makes your text correct. It fixes errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, but does not touch your style or story. It is the right choice when your plot and characters have already been tested by beta readers and several rounds of revision.

Editing makes your text better. We look at whether your plot holds together, whether your characters act believably, whether the pacing works and whether your story delivers what readers of your genre expect. Editing includes proofreading in a second round. For debut novels and for genres with clear reader expectations, editing is almost always the better investment. Read more in our guide Developmental Editing vs. Copyediting vs. Proofreading.

What we look at when we edit

• Plot and structure: plot holes, pacing, turning points, the middle that sags
• Characters: motivation, consistency, development, distinct voices
• Romance arc: chemistry, believable obstacles, the dark moment and an ending that feels earned
• Worldbuilding: consistency of rules, magic systems and settings, without info dumps
• Point of view: head hopping and unclear perspective switches
• Style: repetition, filler words, telling instead of showing, clunky dialogue
• Genre expectations: tropes, heat level, content warnings and reader promises

How the process works

1. Request: Use our quote form to tell us your genre, length and deadline. You hear back within 24 hours.
2. Quote and sample: You get a transparent quote. If you like, start with the sample edit.
3. Editing: We edit your manuscript in Word with tracked changes and comments.
4. Delivery: You receive your edited manuscript and a feedback sheet that explains our main points.
5. Questions: If a comment is unclear, just ask.

Frequently asked questions

Do you edit manuscripts in English?

Yes. We edit manuscripts in English and German. Just tell us the language of your manuscript in the quote form.

Will you rewrite my book?

No. We suggest, comment and correct, but every decision stays with you. Your voice should still sound like you after the edit.

Do you edit explicit content and dark themes?

Yes. Dark romance and explicit scenes are part of our everyday work. We edit them with respect and without judgment.

How long does editing take?

Depending on length and availability, usually two to six weeks. Ask early if you have a fixed release date.

Can I send just the first chapters?

Yes. The sample edit with 20 pages is made exactly for that.

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