Website:
www.royaleditorial.comContact us: royaleditorialinbox[at]gmail[dot]com
copy editing | proofreading | structural editing | beta reading
Quality editing at indie-friendly rates.
Who We Are
Hello, Writer Sanctum! I'm Katie, one half of Royal Editorial. My colleague Justin and I are both trained, professional full-time editors with 3+ years of experience each.
Click here to learn more about us.
We offer the following services:
What makes Royal Editorial the right choice for my book?
- We offer a FREE 1000-word sample edit. This helps you assess whether we're the right fit for your book and allows us to provide you with a personalized quote specific to your book.
- We're professional and experienced. We both hold certificates in publishing from respected Canadian schools.
- We're also authors, so we know how hard it can be to put your story into someone else's hands. We edit thoughtfully and will always respect your unique vision.
See below for details on copy editing and proofreading, our most popular services for indie authors:
Copy Editing A copy edit will best benefit manuscripts in need of an extra bit of polish, including refinement of stylistic elements such as phrasing, word choice, and clarity. While this is a very hands-on type of edit, the editor will prioritize maintaining the author's narrative voice. A copy edit consists of two full read-throughs of your manuscript, during which the editor will:
- Correct all issues in grammar, punctuation, and usage
- Rework any awkward constructions to ensure prose is clear, concise, and idiomatic
- Ensure consistency in style and usage (adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style; adherence to the Oxford Canadian Dictionary for Canadian English and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for American English) as well as in character and place names
- Highlight any blatant factual errors, potential copyright infringements, or potential issues in legality
- Eliminate any redundancies and resolve any ambiguities in phrasing
We charge $25 per hour. A copy edit for an average 70,000-word novel typically takes us between 28 - 56 hours ($700 - $1400).
Proofreading Our proofreading service is designed for manuscripts that already have one foot out the door. It's your last line of defence against sneaky homonyms, tense errors, and other finicky details. A proofread consists of one complete read-through of your manuscript, during which the editor will:
- Correct typographical errors and egregious grammar, punctuation, and usage errors
- Catch any last-minute errors that have been overlooked or introduced during revisions
- Ensure consistent spelling of names and terminology
We charge $25 per hour. A proofread for an average 70,000-word novel typically takes us between 14 - 28 hours ($350 - $700).
Click here to submit a 1000-word sample from the middle of your manuscript so that we may recommend an appropriate level of edit for your book and provide you with a quote.
Interested in a different service? See our
Services and Rates page.
Questions? Check out our
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