Editing | Mystery Publishers - Pan African Publisher of Choice

February 2, 2017 in Publishing 1412

Mystery Editing Services

Offering the most affordable book editing solution for self-published authors

Our editors offer great value book editing, proofreading, and manuscript assessment services for authors.

Our editors edit manuscripts using the track changes function of Microsoft Word. This function allows you to move easily between changes and accept any or all of the modifications proposed by the editor. Suggestions and comments are shown in the margin and are easy to accept into your work.

We return two copies of your work—a track changes version and a clean copy with all the changes already incorporated.

This price is for individuals, corporate entities and businesses shall be given a different quote.

Minimum number of words is 20,000; this means that if your manuscript is less than 20,000 words long, we will charge based on the minimum number of words.

Choose the editing service you need:

Comprehensive/Line Editing

Ksh.0.60 ($0.0060 USD) per word

A more intensive structural edit to fine-tune language, flow of ideas, transition, tone, and style.

Includes everything in the Mystery Standard package plus:
Correction of awkward constructions and suggestions to make sentences crisper and tighter by fixing redundancy.
Review of key aspects of the manuscript—the narrative, vocabulary, structure, characterization, style, and development.
Cut down on wordiness and tighten the language to create a more enjoyable read.

Copy Editing

Ksh.0.50 ($0.0050 USD) per word

Check for and correct errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Check for technical consistency in spelling, capitalization, font usage, numerals, hyphenation, etc.
Check for continuity errors and make sure that all loose ends are tied.
Factual checks.
Check for potential legal liability/if the content is libelous.
Checks for inconsistency within the story. This includes character description, plot points, and setting.
Check for language use.

Proofreading

Ksh.0.40 ($0.0040 USD) per word

Check for quality before the book is published.
Check and ensure there are no omissions or missing pages,
Correct awkward word or page breaks.
Correct inconsistent spelling, page numbering, or hyphenations.

Poetry Editing

Classic Package

Comprehensive Editing – Ksh.0.70 ($0.0070 USD) per word
Copy Editing – Ksh.0.60 ($0.0060 USD) per word
Proofreading – Ksh.0.60 ($0.0050 USD) per word