Author Services & Pricing
Every book comes to us at a different stage. You might be ready for an editor to help you figureout why the middle feels slow, or you might need someone to give your finished manuscript onelast read before it goes to print. Wherever you are, we’ll help you take the next step whilekeeping the book yours.
And we always offer a free sample edit of the first 1000 words. It’s a great way to see if one of our talented editors is a good fit for your manuscript.
Developmental or Line Editing.
What's Included:
Every book comes to us at a different stage. You might be ready for an editor to help you figureout why the middle feels slow, or you might need someone to give your finished manuscript onelast read before it goes to print. Wherever you are, we’ll help you take the next step whilekeeping the book yours.
A developmental edit looks at how your story comes together. Your editor will consider the plot, pacing, character development, and structure, including places where readers might need more from a scene or character.
A line edit works closer to the page, focusing on how your sentences, paragraphs, and dialogue read. Your editor will help smooth awkward wording and improve the flow while keeping the voice that makes the book sound like you.
With either edit, you’ll receive comments throughout your manuscript and an editorial letter that explains what’s working and where your editor sees room to strengthen the book.
A good fit if you’ve finished your draft, taken it through a round of self-editing, and are ready for professional feedback before moving forward with traditional or self-publishing.
Manuscript length or type Price
Up to 5,000 words $65
5,001–15,000 words $115
15,001–25,000 words $195
25,001–50,000 words $295
50,001–75,000 words $345
75,001–100,000 words $415
Children’s books $75
Over 100,000 words or nonfiction, contact us for a quote.
You’re welcome to discuss possible discounts directly with your editor.
Proofreading
What’s included:
We’ll give your edited manuscript a careful final read for typos, grammar and punctuation errors, and inconsistencies that can slip through after several rounds of revisions. We’ll mark corrections directly in your manuscript so you can see and review each change.A good fit if your manuscript has been fully edited and you’re ready for one last review before formatting.
Manuscript length or type Price
Up to 5,000 words $45
5,001–15,000 words $65
15,001–25,000 words. $135
25,001–50,000 words. $215
50,001–75,000 words. $245
75,001–100,000 words. $325
Children’s books. $75
Over 100,000 words or nonfiction, contact us for a quote
You’re welcome to discuss possible discounts directly with your editor.
Manuscript Critiques
What’s included:
Sometimes you’ve been living with a story so long that it’s hard to tell how it reads to someone coming to it fresh. We’ll give you honest, encouraging feedback on what drew us in, where our attention wandered, and what you might want to revisit. Depending on the manuscript, we may look at plot, pacing, character development, dialogue, and structure.
A good fit if you’d like professional feedback to guide your next revision. Choose the opening-chapter critique if you’re wondering whether your first pages give readers a reason to turn the page.
Critique Price
First Three Chapters Critique, up to three chapters or 7,000 words
- $75
Full Critique for a short story or manuscript up to 25,000 words
- $185
First Three Chapters Critiques are returned within 48 hours. Critiques include feedback only. Editing and proofreading are available separately.
You’re welcome to discuss possible discounts directly with your editor.
Book Formatting
What’s included:
We’ll turn your finished manuscript into a book interior that feels polished and is easy to read. We’ll take care of chapter headings, spacing, margins, page numbers where appropriate, and the other layout details that go into preparing your eBook or print edition.
A good fit if editing and proofreading are complete and you’re ready to prepare your files for publication.
Format/Price
eBook
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$175
Paperback
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$225
Paperback and eBook
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$300
Additional format, such as hardcover.
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$100
Over 100,000 words, children’s books, or nonfiction
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Contact us for a quote
You’re welcome to discuss possible discounts directly with your editor.
Rainier Author Studio Packages
What’s included:
If your book needs more than one service, you can work with the same team from one stage to the next. Choose the combination that fits where you are in the publishing process and how much help you’d like along the way.
Package/ Price based on word count
Editing and final proofreading
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$300–$800
Editing and formatting
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$275–$600
Editing, proofreading, and formatting
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$500–$1,000
For nonfiction and children’s books, please contact us for a quote. We’ll consider the length, editing needs, layout, and any illustrations when pricing your project.
Book Blurb
What’s included:
You’ve written the whole book. Somehow, fitting it into a few paragraphs can be the hardest part. We’ll write a blurb that introduces your characters, brings the central conflict into focus, and gives readers a reason to find out what happens next. You’ll also receive three tagline options for your back cover or social media graphics.
A good fit if you’d like help writing a short, engaging description for your back cover or online sales page.
Book blurb · $35
We’ll ask you to complete a short author questionnaire so we can get to know your story before writing your blurb.
Booking & Payments
What’s included:
A 50% deposit is due when you book to reserve your place on our calendar. The remaining balance is due when the contracted work is complete.
We know how much time and money goes into bringing a book to life. If spreading out the cost would make things easier, ask us about a payment plan when we talk about your project.
Booking & Payments
What’s included:
A 50% deposit is due when you book to reserve your place on our calendar. The remaining balance is due when the contracted work is complete.
We know how much time and money goes into bringing a book to life. If spreading out the cost would make things easier, ask us about a payment plan when we talk about your project.
Booking & Payments
What’s included:
A 50% deposit is due when you book to reserve your place on our calendar. The remaining balance is due when the contracted work is complete.
We know how much time and money goes into bringing a book to life. If spreading out the cost would make things easier, ask us about a payment plan when we talk about your project.
