WE
SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS
WE SUPPORT TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED AUTHORS
Are
you looking for an editor?
We would love to help you with your next
project.
Our editing team comprises:
Kaylene Osborn (Chief Editor)
Nicki Kuzn (Editor)
Chantell Reid (Editor)
NOTE:
All charges are in Australian dollars,
and are correct as at July 1st, 2021.
Payment
New
Authors
A
$100AUD deposit will be required to be paid before
editing commences.
We
will need you to fill in an information sheet and
accept our Terms
of Service Agreement as a prerequisite
before work is commenced. These will be provided
via email once you contact us with your
requirements. Payment details for invoices
thereafter is provided below.
All
Other Authors
An
invoice will be sent via PayPal.
Payment
is required (in full) after editing is complete
but before proofing.
Payment by the invoice due date is strictly
adhered to.
Overdue invoices will incur a 10% late fee every
week, accrued weekly. The 10% fee will be added
one (1) day after the due date and from then on
incremented weekly.
Editing
Services
Prices
are correct as at July 1st, 2021.
Line
and Copy Edit
0.0070AUD/word
for an in-depth line by line and copy edit
of your manuscript.
Note:
This fee is a baseline figure only, and any
book that requires extensive editing outside
normal guidelines will attract surcharges.
What
we look for:
overuse of
words
duplicate words and groups of words
continuity and inconsistencies in story-line
common spelling errors and grammar issues
dialogue formatting errors
ensure the manuscript reads smoothly
ensure the proper use of contractions
suggestions for improvement
sentence structure improvement
plot inconsistencies
character issues
Our
editing services involve all of the issues
mentioned above and are returned to the author
for reviews. All editing is carried out using
tracked changes. Blurb checking is done for free
when purchasing this package. More information
can be found in our Terms
of Service Agreement.
Under
10,000 words attracts a minimum $100.00AUD fee
regardless of word count.
Proofreading
Service
0.0050AUD/word
for a final check of any outstanding issues
Note:
fee is a baseline figure only, and any book that
requires extensive editing outside normal
guidelines will attract higher fees.
It is always advisable to have a proofreader go
over your manuscript before publication after the
editing process is completed. Proofreading is
carried out on the final draft and includes a
line-by-line check of spelling, grammar, and minor
sentence issues.
Under 10,000 words is charged at
$100.00AUD.
Editing
and Proofreading Service
0.0105AUD/word
for an in-depth line by line and copy edit of
your manuscript, plus proofread.
Note:
fee is a baseline figure only, and any book that
requires extensive editing outside normal
guidelines will attract higher fees.
This
package provides the most complete and polished
end product. This is a combination of both
services above, so please read the explanations
for each service, or for more information please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Developmental
Edit
Contact
us for pricing and to discuss your needs.
A
developmental edit attracts higher fees, takes
considerable time, and is determined upon what
the author requires. This editing price for a
developmental edit can be high, so the author
will need to factor this into their budget.
Swish Design & Editing holds the right to
refuse this type of edit if time constraints are
not within reasonable expectations. Remember,
this edit will take considerable time to
complete, so it must be booked in with Swish
Design & Editing's program of work.
Book
Editing Guidelines
A Developmental Editor
Focuses
on plot, character development, theme, point of
view, etc. This type of editing is only offered
when you need guidance on writing your story.
The cost for development editing is significant
and requires a lot of your editor's time. So if
you think you need this type of edit, you must
make sure you let us know, so we can factor in
the time needed and give you an approximation on
costing. Costs may well vary for this
during the edit, so remember to factor this into
your budget.
Note:
Swish reserves the right to refuse developmental
editing if the writing is at a level where the
editing process will take significant time and
resources.
A Line Editor
Focuses
on writing style and voice, points out phrasing,
repetition, telling vs. showing, dialogue
issues, and flagging inconsistencies.
A Copy Editor
Focuses
on
spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Looks at
confused words and ensures consistency with
capitalization, hyphenation, and numerals.
A Proof Reader
Focuses
on making sure the book is as error-free as
possible (remember no one is perfect, so we
strive to make it the best we can). They check
for typographical errors, layout, and page
issues.
Acquisition Editor
These
editors work for publishing companies. They
acquire manuscripts and evaluate the book's
ability to sell. We do NOT provide this
service at Swish Design and Editing.
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Us
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Submission of Manuscripts
Manuscripts
should be sent via email and must be submitted
with NO formatting. Any formatting can be
destroyed accidentally by our editors during the
editing process. The approved font is Calibre or
Calibre Light, size 12 font, and single-spaced.
All authors must provide the information
requested by Swish Design and Editing in an
email prior to editing taking place. This
information is imperative for us to make sure we
have full knowledge of what is required.
Rush jobs can be accepted but will attract a 30%
surcharge. Please talk to us as soon as
you realize you will need these services, to
check if we are able to fit you in.
All editing is subject to approval. This rarely
happens, but authors should be made aware that
if we find the editing process is taking longer
than expected due to issues with the manuscript,
or the cost will be more than the quoted amount,
then the manuscript may be returned to the
author for attention.
Dates set for editing are strictly
enforced. Any missed dates will mean the
editing may be moved to a later time slot if one
is available or forfeited altogether.
Currently, time slots are limited and fill fast,
so if you have a date in mind, please contact us
as soon as you can.
Please
note: we highly recommend you allow at least six
weeks from the time your manuscript is sent to
us until your publication date. This allows for
any issues we may find to be settled, for
formatting to take place, and then for ARC
distribution (most bloggers required at least
fourteen days prior to publication).
We are here to help you, so contact us with any
questions, and we will be only too happy to
answer them.
No Refund Policy
We pride ourselves on the
work we provide, but sometimes there may be small
issues that require our attention after final
edits. In this case, we recommend contacting
us for remedial action. However, we cannot
give refunds on deposits or payments. There
is a no refund policy. Please read over
our Terms
of Service Agreement.
Swish Terms of Service
Agreement
Please click here to read our
Terms of Service Agreement.
This
agreement must be agreed to before any
work can commence.
Terms
of Service Agreement
Please click here to read our
Terms of Service Agreement.
This
agreement must be agreed to before
editing can commence.
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