In addition to SEO, Website Development, and writing services, I offer local Thailand editing services for English books, articles, and blogs.
If your book is between 3,000 to 130,000 words, I can help. A short book with a cursory edit could be only $20. A 25,000 word book with a cursory edit, around $150. That’s affordable, isn’t it? Not all editing runs in the thousands of dollars. A full edit on a 25,000 word book may cost $600 on average. Keep in mind that the content of the book can have some effect on the price. A very technical book will be more money to edit.
Still, it’s probably worth it to spend as much as you can on editing and get as good an edit as possible to propel your book to the highest heights.
Isnt’ it?
I have been writing and publishing books at Amazon since 2008. At the moment, I have 13 books for sale there. Here are some of them.
I’ve written more than 30 fiction and non-fiction book titles since 2008. I’m writing another book about Jhana Meditation which should be finished in the Fall of 2024.
Editing one’s own books can be tiresome! I quickly found that out and employed my sister and her daughter, both excellent in English, to edit a few of my books to take the load off me. When you write a book, it’s a chore to edit it. You often don’t see things that an outside editor would. After the first edit, you’re probably done and reach a point where you don’t care anymore you just want to get the book published.
You probably shouldn’t do that. There ARE people who can edit their books like this, but it’s not nice to find out later that you aren’t one of them.
Small mistakes can drive you insane as a writer because most of us are perfectionists to some degree, aren’t we?
I certainly am!
10 Reasons to Use a Book Editor for Your New Fiction or Non-Fiction Book
- Fresh Perspective – An editor provides a fresh set of eyes to catch errors and inconsistencies you might overlook.
- Polished Language – Editors refine your language, ensuring your writing is clear, concise, and effective.
- Structural Improvement – They help improve the structure and flow of your manuscript, making sure the narrative is coherent and engaging.
- Consistency – Editors ensure consistency in tone, style, and character development (for fiction), or argument flow (for non-fiction).
- Error-Free Manuscript – A professional editor will correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors, ensuring a polished final product ready to publish.
- Industry Standards – Editors make sure your manuscript meets the standards and expectations of publishers and readers.
- Enhanced Marketability – A well-edited book is more likely to attract publishers, agents, and readers.
- Constructive Feedback – Editors provide constructive criticism that can strengthen your writing and storytelling skills.
- Time-Saving – An editor saves you time by catching issues you might miss, allowing you to focus on writing and revisions.
- Professional Partner – Having an editor is like having a dedicated partner who is invested in the success of your book.
Types of Editing
We have 3 levels of editing services we call Light, Enhanced, and Total. Prices vary widely depending on the length of article or manuscript and the topic of the piece. Let us know what you need! Send us a sample and we’ll give you a quote.
Light Editing
- Checking spacing between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
- Grammar and spelling issues.
- Overuse of certain punctuation like ; for instance.
- Repeated words
- Repeated sentences or paragraphs (it happens!)
- Formatting – Headings, paragraphs, italics, etc.
Enhanced Editing
- All of the above covered in “Light”.
- Copyediting – improving some sentence structure, usually by shortening sentences.
- Improving Flow – Editing sentences, paragraphs, and potentially order of paragraphs and sentences to make the manuscript flow better.
- Suggestions for additional material to add.
Total Editing
- All of the above covered in “Light” and “Enhanced”.
- Developmental Editing – Evaluation of the manuscript’s structure, including plot, pacing, character development, theme, and overall narrative arc. Offers feedback and suggestions for rewrites or restructuring.
- Content Editing – Involves in-depth revision to improve content clarity, logical flow, and argument coherence for non-fiction or narrative consistency for fiction. May include reworking some sections for better impact.
- Final Proofreading: After all edits are completed, a final proofread to ensure the manuscript is polished and error-free.
- KDP Formatting – Ensures the manuscript is formatted for Amazon KDP digital and paperback book publishing.
Portfolio
In addition to the few books published at Amazon, I have created and written ALL of the content for many websites with varied topics. Here is a list of some of them.
- KrabiNature.com
- UFOZen.com
- Salty101.com
- Headlamp101.com
- AimforAwesome.com
- ThailandSnakes.com
- Florida-Incorporation.com
Here is a list of some of my recent writing projects.
Say “Hi” and Let Me Know What You’re Writing.
I’ll give you a free quote and timeline for editing your piece.
It’s much better to hand your book off to a book editor to do a Total edit if you can afford it. A Light edit, if you cannot. There are mistakes in EVERY BOOK and it’s a good practice if you want people to look at you as a professional author worthy of the few dollars per book you charge. You’ll also do MUCH BETTER in the comments sections or in reviews of your book.