Hello. I´m not sure if this is mentioned in any of the previous posts. I´m finishing my first novel (YA) and would like to have it edited (by a professional) before self publishing it. I don´t want to spend much more than 1000$. The book will have between 70000 - 90000.
As English in not my first language and this is my first book, I would like more than grammar checking.
I came across this website
http://editingforauthors.com which have the following option:
[FONT="]Comprehensive Edit: $0.017/word [/FONT]
"This is our standard edit and by far the most popular. Unlike conventional proofreaders, Editing for Authors has developed a comprehensive editorial process that closely mimics the traditional editing process. Your standard edit includes a thorough line edit, with paragraph-level comments regarding transitions and basic fact-checking. After this first edit is complete, we’ll generate an editorial letter discussing larger issues in your book. This letter is a resource for you—it will contain an expert opinion of areas that are working and areas of potential improvement, all with an eye toward increasing the marketability of your book. You can choose to make revisions or not. If you choose to make revisions, your standard edit includes a second-pass edit focusing on new and changed text. Your edit isn’t complete until you’ve signed off on the second-pass edit and your book is completely ready for uploading or printing."
Did anyone use this service before? Do you have suggestions on other websites/ editors, who have a service in this price range?
Thank you, Rita