Book Proofreading, Content Editing, and Co-Writing

You may hire us to provide a combination of any of these proofreading, content-level editing, and/or writing services listed above (Levels 1-5). For example, your 50,000-word manuscript may need the following: 20,000 words of “Level 2" editing, 10,000 words of “Level 3" editing, 10,000 words of “Level 4" co-writing, and 10,000 words of “Level 5" ghostwriting.
 
(Level 1) Final proofreading = $0.023 per word
“Level 1” includes one round of word-by-word proofreading of the entire manuscript that is focused on correcting errors related to punctuation, spelling, word choice, grammar, formatting, and sentence structure.

  • We proofread according to industry standards, primarily following the Chicago Manual of Style. Our proofreading includes correcting/improving punctuation, capitalization, verb tenses, and sentence structure. If there are specific items you don’t want to be corrected or changed (e.g., capitalizing divine pronouns, etc.), please let us know before we get to the proofreading stage.
  • We will provide a one-chapter sample of proofreading and formatting for you to review and give feedback on before we proceed with the rest of manuscript.
  • After the first round of proofreading has been performed, additional rounds of proofreading can be purchased at a rate of $0.02 per word.
(Level 2) One round of editorial comments/recommendations (author implements recommendations as desired) plus one round of final proofreading = $0.043 per word
“Level 2” includes one round final proofreading plus one round of editorial comments (averaging approximately 2-3 substantive comments per page) in which the editor makes section-by-section recommendations about how the author can improve the content (e.g., style, flow, and marketability).

  • After our editor has provided a full round of editorial comments, one-on-one editorial coaching time with our editor can be purchased at a rate of $75 per hour to review the suggestions and discuss implementation.
  • The full round of editorial comments will precede the full round of proofreading as proofreading should always be the final step in the editing process.
(Level 3) One round of combined developmental and line editing plus one round of final proofreading = $0.073 per word
“Level 3” includes one round of combined developmental and line editing with focus on structure/organization, flow, tone, point-of-view consistency, and verb-tense consistency.

  • Includes 500 words of ghostwriting (e.g., adding transition sentences, clarifying a concept, etc.), and branding the content of the book.
  • Editor may make suggestions of additional sections that may need to be added.
  • Includes one round of final proofreading.
  • If additional sections (beyond the 500-word quota) need to be written based on recommendations made by the editor, High Bridge Books can provide “Level 4 (Co-Writing)” and/or “Level 5 (Ghostwriting)” services (see below). In this case, the “Level 4” or “Level 5” per-word rate would only be applied to sections written/co-written by High Bridge Books while the “Level 3” rate would be applied to the remainder of the manuscript.
(Level 4) Co-writing = $0.40 per word
At “Level 4”, we interview you and turn your own words into written content for the book. The author will own full copyright, creative rights, and editing rights to the book and will be the sole author listed on the book’s byline.

  • High Bridge Books will gather 12 hours of audio content (via interviews and/or other pre-recorded audio content)
  • 12 hours of audio content will be transcribed and developed into a manuscript, plus any additional content added to the manuscript by the author.
  • The outline/manuscript will be updated by High Bridge Books following each interview with the author, and the author will receive an updated version of the outline/manuscript approximately 1-2 weeks after each interview.
  • The completed first draft will be delivered for author’s review and changes within 90 days of the final interview.
  • High Bridge Books will perform two rounds of proofreading once the content has been finalized.
(Level 5) Ghostwriting (We research and write the content for you.) = $1.65 per word
At "Level 5", we write the content for you with general guidance provided by you. As the author, you have full control over what gets published.