{"id":177,"date":"2025-11-09T21:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T21:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2025-11-23T22:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T22:59:38","slug":"editing-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/index.php\/editing-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Editing Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div id=\"tdi_3\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_content_no_space td-stretch-content\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_4 td-spa-hero wpb_row td-pb-row tdc-element-style tdc-row-content-vert-center\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4,\r\n                .tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}@media (min-width: 767px) {\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-center,\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-center .tdc-columns {\r\n                        display: flex;\r\n                        align-items: center;\r\n                        flex: 1;\r\n                    }\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-bottom,\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-bottom .tdc-columns {\r\n                        display: flex;\r\n                        align-items: flex-end;\r\n                        flex: 1;\r\n                    }\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-center .td_block_wrap {\r\n                        vertical-align: middle;\r\n                    }\r\n                    .tdi_4.tdc-row-content-vert-bottom .td_block_wrap {\r\n                        vertical-align: bottom;\r\n                    }\r\n                }\n\/* inline tdc_css att - 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We want to make it shine! Our first chapter edit is a one time comprehensive read through of the first chapter of your book (up to 4,000 words) to make sure your have a compelling &#8220;opening hook&#8221;, and that your reader is grounded in the story immediately and wants to continue turning pages. We will also correct grammar errors and typos, and we will find and point out any major issues with overall content, including plot continuity, voice, point of view, character development, or pace via track changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong>The rate for our first chapter editing service is $50 (maximum of 4,000 words).<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong><strong data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1080\" src=\"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-167x167.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-167x167.png 167w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What is a complete edit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">A complete edit includes two separate edits of your manuscript.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">The first edit will include having us read through the entire manuscript carefully and point out any major issues with overall content, including plot continuity, voice, point of view, character development, pace, as well as major copy-editing issues for grammar, punctuation and spelling via track changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Once you make and return changes, we\u2019ll read through your work one last time for a final line edit to make sure the copy is typo free and ready for publishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong>The standard rate for our complete editing service is $0.007\/word (approximately $2.50\/page).<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1101\" src=\"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-167x167.png 167w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/goddessfish.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Editing-3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What is a line-edit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Line editing includes one comprehensive line-by-line review of the manuscript for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Typographical errors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Misspelled words<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Grammatical errors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Punctuation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Incorrect word usage (e.g., effect\/affect, they&#8217;re\/their\/there)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Please note, a line edit does not include content editing. We won&#8217;t be commenting on story points, character issues, or whether your protagonist\u00a0was wearing a dress in one paragraph and jeans in another, unless it jumps out at us. \u00a0The line edit is for a polish and shine after content editing has been completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong>The standard rate for our line editing service is $0.003\/word (approximately $1.00\/page).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">We will complete a sample complete edit of 1 &#8211; 2 pages (up to 500 words) by request and free of charge so you can see what we can offer. Sample editing requests may be submitted by email to goddessfish@gmail.com with SAMPLE EDIT REQUEST and your manuscript title in the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\"><strong><strong>To submit your manuscript for editing, <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/51127861043954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please complete this form.<\/a> NOTE: Please read the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goddessfish.com\/pre-publishing-assistance\/editing\/#editingcontract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contract information<\/a>\u00a0prior to submitting the request.<\/strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">IMPORTANT: a deposit of $50 is required prior to us beginning our edit. The balance will be billed when the editing is completed. We will give you a time estimate after you submit your request, but standard lengths are 2 weeks (for shorter manuscripts) up to 6 weeks (for longer manuscripts).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"editingcontract\"><\/a><br \/><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><strong>Remitting initial $50 payment for editing services shall be a binding contract for our services and agreement to the below:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">This agreement is between Goddess Fish Promotions and the author.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">The Editor will not at any time, or in any manner, disclose, divulge, or communicate in any manner any information that is proprietary to the Client. The Editor will protect this information and treat it as strictly confidential. This provision will continue to be in effect after the termination of the contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">Goddess Fish Promotions will complete an edit of the author&#8217;s manuscript as selected by the author (either complete, developmental or line).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">The Client agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Editor from any and all claims or demands, including legal fees, arising out of any alleged libel or copyright infringement committed by the Author or Client in creating the work. It is further acknowledged by the parties that Editor has not and will not engage in any research for the subject material and that the content shall solely be that of the Client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-text-lg\">We will give an estimate as to when the completed edit will be returned to the author at the time confirmation of manuscript receipt is sent to the author. 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