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Hello, my name is Claudette Melanson.  I have been a lifelong reader & writer and am now a published author. My next goal is to help my fellow authors publish near perfection without breaking the bank.

I know not every author has thousands of dollars to invest in getting the help they need with the publishing process. That's where I can help. I offer professional copy editing and proofreading services at prices considerably lower than many of my competitors.

 

Originally, I attended University in Pennsylvania to become a high school English teacher. I did complete the program, which gave me a strong background in the rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation. I went on to obtain my MA in Literature, and during my assistantship, was copy editor for the department's newsletter, The Women's Times. During my seven years at University, I was also a Peer Mentor volunteer, offering help to numerous students in their struggle to compose perfect pieces of writing for English classes.

 

Since my school days, I have become an Amazon Best-Selling published author. My first novel, Rising Tide, was a RONE award finalist for 2015 and took a gold medal in the Readers' Favorite Competition. My sequel, Undertow, is in the running for the RONE for 2016 and took a Readers' Favorite 2015 Honorable Mention. I have four titles available at the moment, with more in the works. I hired an outside editor for my books but found that my first title came back to me with incorrect punctuation in spots. I realized I had an eye for editing that proved more effective than the one for which I'd spent hundreds of dollars. 

 

I not only provide proofreading services to catch grammatical errors, but also offer copy editing to catch things like plot holes, underdeveloped characters and inconsistent paragraph flow. I just finished a project, assisting with formatting for a print book copy for Createspace, so I do offer formatting expertise, as well.  For grammar rules, I follow those set forth by The Chicago Manual of Style.

 

I am happy to offer a "free one" preview so we can see if my editing style works for you. Please feel free to email me directly to discuss details or provide me with a sample of your writing.

 

You can correspond with me at: claudette.melanson@me.com

 

*Editor is NOT responsible for changes suggested which are not applied by the author, nor edits which are not accepted in Word correctly

**NO Erotica!!

Proofreading
  • Punctuation 

  • Spelling 

  • Grammar

  • Typographical Mistakes & Inconsistencies

  • Missing Words

  • Errors in Consistency & Inappropriate Verb Usage

 

Pricing:

.008 Per Word for One Pass

.010 Per Word for Two Pass

This means a 40,000 word manuscript would cost $320 for a one pass proofread with mark ups. A two pass proofread would be $400.

 

Prices are negotiable if you have a very tight budget. Email me for a quote.

Copy Editing
  • Punctuation

  • Spelling

  • Grammar

  • Typographical Mistakes & Inconsistencies

  • Missing Words

  • Errors in Consistency & Inappropriate Verb Usage

  • Sentence Structure and Word Usage

  • Sentence Restructure to Correct Flow, If Necessary

  • Inconsistencies in Storyline and/or Character Details

  • Development of plot and characters

 

Pricing:

.012 Per Word for One Pass

.014 Per Word for Two Pass

This means a 40,000 word manuscript would cost $480 for a one pass copy edit with mark ups. A two pass copy edit would be $560.

*Please note - Manuscripts requiring major rewrites eg. restructuring/wording of more than half the text will be extra

 

Prices are negotiable if you have a very tight budget. Email me for a quote.

Formatting
  • Format of Manuscript for Print

  • Format of Manuscript for Ebook

  • Conversion of Document to PDF

 

Pricing:

Straight Format for Print - this means your copy has no spacing errors or strange formatting within - $45 up to 75,000 Words

 

Formatting with major corrections - By Quote Only

 

Format for Ebook with No Major Corrections

-$45 up to 75,000 Words

 

Format for Ebook with Corrections

-By Quote Only

 

Document Conversion - 3 Formats of Your Choice

-$50

 

 

Kitchener, Ontario

Canada

 

claudette.melanson@me.com

 

Author site:

www.claudettemelanson.com

 

**Serious inquiries only, please!

 

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*Dependent on Writing Quality Flat Rates Can be Negotiated   

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  • All appointments booked for novels require a $75 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot/date

  • All Prices in USD

  • Timeline for manuscripts will be determined by length and will be agreed upon by both parties

  • 50% deposit for all jobs preferred, with remainder to be paid once the work required is complete. 

  • For authors on a budget, payment plans can be arranged

  • Although I prefer to work with fictional pieces of writing, please contact me to discuss any other types of writing projects.

  • If your budget is VERY tight, please contact me. I'll do everything I can to work with you!

Now booking for December, 2016

 

Skype Sessions

Skype video-call sessions are available to discuss your edits, answer any questions or plan current or future projects. $30/Half hour

I will do a light read of your book or read a summary you provide to write a professional, concise synopsis of your book for use on the back cover, Amazon or other merchant sites. $50

Back Cover Text/Amazon Description

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