Services
*** USD pricing applies to clients outside New Zealand ***
Developmental Edit
Let’s look at the big picture! This is what brings in those 5-star reviews!
NZD from $0.045 per word
USD from $0.030 per word
This is the first stage of editing with an editor.
It involves an edit of your finished manuscript. The editor will look at:
structure / overall picture (i.e. world building)
flow
plot holes
character arc, development, connection with characters
writing style and tone
You will receive back a marked up manuscript with comments and a report discussing the feedback.
Line Edit
Want to improve your chance of more reviews? Let me sharpen your prose by going line by line
and strengthening your story.
NZD from $0.037 per word
USD from $0.025 per word
This is the second stage of editing. The editor will go line by line looking at:
How the story flows
Consistency of tenses, tone, style, and voice
Query plot holes
Continuity
Adjusting/removing repetitive or unnecessary words to tighten prose
Improve unnatural dialogue
Adjust sentence structure and length for variety, consistency, and balance
Ensuring flow of text by removing awkward and cumbersome text
Adapting tone of document to suit the audience or purpose
Enhance overall readability
You will receive back a marked up manuscript with edits and comments. This service includes:
one round of line edits and one revision (on your edits, marked up)
Copy Edit
Remove the typo’s, improve the reviews! This is where the typo’s that readers complain about, will be picked up.
NZD from $0.033 per word
USD from $0.021 per word
This is the third stage of editing and is where the editor will polish your manuscript up. The editor will go
line by line looking at:
spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
Checking for consistency in styles (numbers, names etc.)
Ensure proper dialogue punctuation
Ensure continuity
Check for missing words, and extra spacing
This service includes one round of copy edits. All edits are completed in Word, with tracked changes.
Combo of Line & Copy editing
NZD from $0.068 per word
USD from $0.044 per word
Included in this combo is:
one round of line editing
one revision (on your line edits, marked up) and
one round of copy editing
Proofreading
NZD from $0.021 per word
USD from $0.015 per word
This is the fourth and final stage before publishing so that any remaining errors can be corrected.
Included in this service:
Checking of:
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Double words
Check for widows and orphans
Spacing and format is correct
This service includes one round of proofreading. All edits are completed in Word, with tracked changes or PDF if
formatting proofing is required.
Book Coaching
Need help developing your manuscript while you write? Book coaching provides guidance, support, brainstorming, and accountability to help
strengthen your story before the editing stage.
Included in this service:
story structure and development
pacing and plot guidance
character development
brainstorming and troubleshooting
chapter feedback and direction
accountability and ongoing support
preparation for the editing stage
10-hour coaching package: USD $900
Individual coaching sessions: USD $95 per hour
10k word Manuscript Assessment
NZD pricing $350
USD pricing $250
This is a smaller version of a developmental edit, normally 10,000 words, but can be higher, rate to be discussed.
The manuscript doesn’t need to be finished.
Included in this service:
Feedback on:
overall structure
characters arc, connection with characters, character development
plot holes
flow
readability
writing style and tone
This will be a smaller version of the Developmental Edit and is a good way to see if you are on track with your writing.
You will receive back a marked up manuscript with comments and a report discussing the feedback.
Formatting
NZD $350 up to 100,000 words*
USD $250 up to 100,000 words*
Formatting for digital and print-ready manuscripts (KDP, IngramSpark etc.)
This service includes formatting your manuscript in Indesign to industry standards, ready for upload to your preferred publishing platform.
Please ensure your manuscript has been set up correctly and proofread before sending for formatting.
*If your manuscript exceeds 100,000 words, please get in touch for a custom quote.
**This flat rate applies to standard text-only manuscripts—no images, graphics, tables, or complex formatting.
Returning Author Discount
Returning authors receive a loyalty discount on future manuscript services as a thank-you for continuing to work with EditCo.
Which format do I use?
I accept Word docs. I accept PDF’s for the final proofread.
Free 1000 Word Sample Edit
To ensure our collaboration is right, I offer a free 1000 word sample edit (for manuscripts 20,000 words and above), which will not only
allow you to see if we’re the right fit, it allows me to get a feel for your manuscript. If for any reason, you feel I’m not the right editor for you,
you are free to move on to look for your perfect match.
World Wide
I cater for clients around the world. I can edit your manuscript in UK/US English.
I use Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS) style guide for US English and New Hart’s Rules for UK English.
50% payment is due before editing begins, with the balance due on completion of the project (except for 10k word manuscript assessments and formatting.)
All invoices to be paid through editor’s Wise account.
Terms & Policies
By booking services with EditCo., clients agree to the terms outlined in their individual service agreement provided at the time of booking.
Services are provided according to the scope agreed upon within the client agreement.
Turnaround times are confirmed prior to commencement of work.
Deposits and payments are non-refundable once work has commenced unless otherwise stated in the client agreement.
All prices quoted in NZD are exclusive of GST.
Clients are responsible for supplying accurate manuscript files and project information.
All services are delivered electronically unless otherwise agreed.
Any disputes or concerns should be raised directly via email at info@editco.nz
Full contractual terms are supplied to all clients prior to the commencement of services.
Mastercard & Visa accepted
