The thought of having your manuscript edited can be scary!
Writing a book involves months and years of creating the plot, diving into your characters, and structuring the pace to create the perfect story. When revisions are complete, what do you do next? Send your manuscript to Yaupon Berry Press for a thorough edit of your sentences, word choices, characterizations, plot threads, and more. With an affordable editorial service for authors, our prices are straightforward with no hidden fees.
Without a qualified editor, your manuscript will be littered with mistakes.
Without a qualified editor, your manuscript will be littered with mistakes.
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Contact us.
Step 2: We’ll discuss your needs.
Step 3: You’ll send us a sample of the material you need edited.
Step 4: We’ll edit and send the material back to you.
Step 5: If you like the way we edit, we'll move forward.
Step 2: We’ll discuss your needs.
Step 3: You’ll send us a sample of the material you need edited.
Step 4: We’ll edit and send the material back to you.
Step 5: If you like the way we edit, we'll move forward.
ALERT
If you need an editor for your manuscript, the next opening in the schedule is mid-August.
Developmental Editing, Line Editing, & Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
$.01 per word
*Repeat clients receive a 5% discount. If you refer someone who ends up becoming a client, you’ll receive another 5% discount as well. One referral per manuscript.
Scenes, chapters, characters, POV, and the overall plot(s) will be analyzed. The goal is to tighten the plot, flesh out your characters, and improve your story's structure. This edit includes in-line comments and an editorial feedback letter.
Line Editing
$.01 per word
*Repeat clients receive a 5% discount. If you refer someone who ends up becoming a client, you’ll receive another 5% discount as well. One referral per manuscript.
This type of edit is for manuscripts that contain a solid plot structure and well-developed scenes. When editing, we'll check for spelling consistency, sentence flow, filter words, crutch words, word usage, punctuation, grammar, POV shifts, and much more. If needed, comments about improving plot and characters will be noted. This edit includes in-line comments and an editorial feedback letter.
Copy Editing
$.01 per word
*Repeat clients receive a 5% discount. If you refer someone who ends up becoming a client, you’ll receive another 5% discount as well. One referral per manuscript.
Copy editing is reserved for manuscripts that have been thoroughly edited and simply need an in-depth proofread before querying or publishing. The focus of this edit includes checking for spelling consistency, typos, and punctuation (commas, hyphens, quotation marks, etc.). This edit includes in-line comments.
Sample Editing
Free
We want to make sure our services meet your expectations by offering a free sample edit for the first 500 words of your manuscript. Don't hesitate to contact us, even if you're unsure about what type of edit you need.
Query Editing
$50
This package includes two rounds of editing and is tailored specifically to your editorial needs. Some queries need more developmental help during the first round, and other queries are in better shape and simply need line edits or to be proofread. This package includes in-line comments. If your query still needs more editing after two rounds, an extra pass can be completed for an extra $25.
Synopsis Editing
$100
This package includes two rounds of editing and is tailored specifically to your editorial needs. Some synopses need help with the overall format, and other synopses need less help with formatting but more help with line editing. This package includes in-line comments.
Ease your fears by reading how our editorial services helped our clients.
"I'm still working through my manuscript, but I want to thank you for all the work you did on it. You've really given me a lot of direction and I can already see how it's improving my story. You are a genius! Thanks again." -- Debbie, author of MG fiction
"Thank you for the excellent job you did on editing my novel. Thanks to your eye for detail, the format is looking much better. But best of all, my characters are really coming to life. I’m just thrilled, and can’t wait to finish it up for the final edit. Thanks a million." --Tommie, author of MG fiction
"Dawn was light and hope for my story, as her name would suggest. She is kind and honest, and her excitement and great editions reminded me why I love to write so much. I’m more confident than ever about my manuscript. It was a great experience and I would love to work with her again in the future." --Julia Luiz, author of YA fiction
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Why work with us?
"Dawn provided invaluable feedback on my thriller manuscript. She gave suggestions to make all aspects of the novel better and included explanations for each comment and edit. Having her edit was not only helpful for the single manuscript, but her insight could easily be applied to future projects as well. I would highly recommend Dawn's services to any writer looking for a professional, comprehensive, and thoughtful developmental edit. I can't wait for her to edit my next book!" --H.K. Christie, author of Where I'm Supposed to Be and We Can't Be Broken
Dawn at Yaupon Berry Press has been been a joy to work with. Her communication and editing skills are excellent. Her prices are very reasonable especially for the quality of work she provides. She kept to our schedule and even delivered the edited manuscript a couple days early! I highly recommend Dawn..." --Terry Maluk, author of Emotional Freedom Techniques
Dawn is an incredible editor. She is timely, thorough and super helpful. Dawn has a great eye and is a cheerleader to boot!! She is amazingly supportive of your writing and wants everyone to succeed!! Love working with her!! --Micaela Eagle, author of YA fiction
"Dawn Husted is a gifted writer and editor. It’s without reservation or hesitation that I recommend Dawn to anyone needing editing services. She’s very friendly, helpful, and professional. Her approach to helping her clients is user-friendly with compassion and flexibility. She works with you on your schedule. She always asks your opinion and seeks to understand your focus and vision. If she needs help, she turns to other professionals who add their expertise and experience. She has remained honest throughout the entire process.
It is an absolute joy and delight to work with Dawn. She has helped me to launch my first children's book and will work with me to edit a biography and journal that are in the works." --Deana Bowyer, author of the Silly Pickle children's series
