Tara Moeller – Editing

Editing Packages

If you would like to know upfront what your cost will be, I offer these packages. For manuscripts over 100,000 words, it will cost more, but a similar discount from regular rates applies. You will need to supply the ISBNs for your manuscripts before I create your print-ready pdf. All formats will comply with the standards set out by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), which complies with bookseller expectations.

In all instances you will be provided access to download the editable files in case you need them in the future for changes, etc.

***I prefer not work on projects that use generative AI to produce the manuscript or illustrations.

Editing Package – $3000

  • One pass copy edit up to 100,000 words
  • One pass proofread (after you review edits)
  • Format in Word using styles
  • Portable Document Format (pdf) file with fonts embedded

Proofreading Package – $1,500

  • One pass proofread up to 100,000 words
  • Format in Word using styles
  • Portable Document Format (pdf) file with fonts embedded

Formatting Package – $150

  • Format in Word using styles
  • Includes line art at chapter headings and scene breaks – you will be given three options to choose from, or you can provide your own (jpeg, 300 dpi)
  • Portable Document Format (pdf) file with fonts embedded

Children’s Book Formatting Package – $500

You must provide all art work (jpeg, at least 300 dpi) and full manuscript in Word indicating what words go with what picture; we can discuss if you are not sure how to do this.

  • Format in Affinity Publisher up to 48 pages (children’s books are usually published with a final number of pages divisible by 4)
  • Format of front and back cover in Affinity Publisher
  • Interior and cover files in print-ready pdf (2 separate files)

NOTE: I do not edit slasher horror, gore horror, torture, gratuitous violence, or erotica (I am simply not good at editing scenes like these.)

To inquire about schedule and to determine if I am the right editor for you, email taramoeller.editor@gmail.com; using “Edit Request” in the subject line, please include a short description of the work you would like edited and a word count.