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I've used Deborah Staley multiple times as an editor for my work, and with great results. She's careful, detailed, and reputable, and her pricing is more than reasonable. In this business, you get what you pay for, and Ms. Staley's work is excellent. I recommend her highly.

--Sharon Sala, New York Times Best Selling Author

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• How long will it take to have my book edited? This typically depends on how clean your manuscript is and the length. We will read a sample for free so that we can give you an accurate price and timeline. It will save you time and money if the manuscript is as clean as possible when you send it to us.
• What do I need to send you? A Word/.doc file, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font with a coversheet that includes the name of the book, genre, and word count.
• How will I know what changes I need to make to my manuscript? Our professional editors will provide you with a revision memo as well as include track changes on your manuscript.
• Will someone read my manuscript after I have revised it? That's up to you. If you'd like an additional read, we can do so for a small fee.

• I've finished my book, but I'm not sure what I need. If you are self-publishing, you need an experienced, professional editor to read your manuscript to determine what, if anything, needs to be revised. Once you have completed the revision, you will need a line/copy edit where someone looks at your grammar, word choice, redundancies, timeline/detail errors, etc. Next, you will need someone to proofread to look for typos and other errors. This is best if done after the layout for publication is complete. This way, any spacing errors can be addressed. You will need to write or hire someone to write a book blurb to entice readers to buy your book. Next, you'll need to set up accounts with the online platforms where you will sell your book. The final step is uploading the book to these platforms. You can do this yourself, but you'll need a Mac computer to upload to iTunes.

• Why is it so expensive to have my book revised, edited, and proofed? Professional services come at a price and are an investment in your business. You want your book to look polished and clean. We base our prices on recommendations of the Editorial Freelancers Association. http://the-efa.org/res/rates.php
• Do you have a retreat center on the beach? No. But we are only a mile or so away. All retreats will include sessions at the beach.