{"id":50,"date":"2016-05-04T17:38:12","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T00:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:37:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T22:37:52","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/?page_id=50","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"sq-featured-excerpt wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Available services include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>manuscript and screenplay:<\/th><th>copywriting &amp; editing for:<\/th><th>&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#top\">proofreading<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#Manuscript\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">copyediting<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#Line\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">story editing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Story\">website content<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#newsletter\">marketing materials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#Story\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-92 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/services-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Writer, Editor, Story Editor, Book Reviewer\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/services-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/services.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Manuscript\"><strong>MANUSCRIPT SERVICES:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"#top\">Proofreading<\/a>, <a href=\"#Manuscript\">Line-By-Line Copyediting<\/a>, <a href=\"#Line\">Story Editing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proofreading:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your book or manuscript needs a final pass for typos, cosmetic errors, spelling mistakes, and minor grammatical errors. This service is best for content that has already been copyedited and\/or gone through an extensive critique or workshop phase and needs some polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$25 base rate for 250 words or less (approximately one page); $0.01 per additional word.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Line\"><strong>Line-by-Line Copyediting: <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your book or manuscript requires assistance with style, formatting, and accuracy \u2013 i.e. no inconsistencies, style flows well, it\u2019s grammatically correct, and your overall narrative is clear\/easy to follow. This service is best for content that has had some basic workshopping or other input from beta readers and is close to completion. Includes Proofreading. Comments pointing out inconsistencies, need for clarifications, etc. will be left for you in the \u201cmargins\u201d of your file to address these issues. Rate is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Picture Book: $75 base rate for 1200 words or less; $0.02 per additional word.<\/li><li>Novel\/Screenplay: $150 base rate for 2500 words or less (approximately the first 10 pages); $0.02 per additional word.<\/li><li>Other: Please contact me with details regarding your project for an estimate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Story\"><strong>Story Editing, or \u201cDeep Copyediting:\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your book or manuscript requires additions, rewriting, fact-checking, or re-structuring of content. Perhaps you are working on an early draft and your narrative has become muddled or you\u2019re on draft 12 and you can\u2019t figure out why it isn\u2019t working. If your dialogue isn\u2019t working, your characters are not hitting their marks, or you\u2019re having trouble connecting the acts in your narrative, this service is for you. Prior to beginning the work, we will discuss what it is you\u2019re looking for and what specific areas you feel require the most attention. Includes Proofreading and Copyediting. Specific comments and suggestions will be left for you on your document and you will also receive a \u201cgeneral notes\u201d document with suggestions, questions, and notes about your project as a whole regarding what works, what doesn\u2019t, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$250 base for the first 2500 words or less (approximately the first 10 pages); $0.04 per additional word.<\/li><li>NOTE: If you\u2019ve gone through copyediting with me already and decide you would like story&nbsp;editing to address issues highlighted by that process, what you\u2019ve paid for copyediting will count toward your charge for content editing. I.e. you\u2019ve paid $300 for copyediting, your final story&nbsp;editing charge will be minus&nbsp;$300.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Copywriting\"><strong>COPYWRITING &amp; COPYEDITING <strong>SERVICES INCLUDE:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"#story\">Websites<\/a>, <a href=\"#website\">Blog and Online Articles<\/a>, <a href=\"#blog\">Newsletters<\/a>, <a href=\"#newsletter\">Marketing Materials<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"website\"><strong>Website Copy:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Content written for your website, including descriptions of your services and products, employee bios, company history, company news, promotional information, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Landing Page:<\/span> This is the first page your clients and potential clients see when viewing your website. If you don\u2019t grab them here, you won\u2019t grab them at all. Your landing page requires extensive strategy and planning on my part and yours to get it just right. $550 for 500 words or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Additional Pages:<\/span> Additional pages include anything outside of the landing page. $100 per page. 1 page = 250 words or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your project requires more than 5 pages, a flat project rate may be negotiated at your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blog\"><strong>Blog or Online Article Copy:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-written, researched, article or blog post for your website or online publication with minimal proofreading required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">500 words or less:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delivered as an MS Word File, no images: $65.<\/li><li>Delivered as an MS Word File with 1-3 \u201cCreative Commons\u201d licensed images: $90.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">501-1000 words:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delivered as an MS Word File, no images: $100.<\/li><li>Delivered as an MS Word File with 1-3 \u201cCreative Commons\u201d licensed images: $125.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1001 words or more:<\/span> rates determined on a project by project basis. Please contact me with more information about your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need me to post and\/or schedule your blog or article directly within your platform, additional fees apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newsletter\"><strong>Newsletter Copy:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-written, researched, article, blurb, or full copy for your newsletter with minimal proofreading required. Client will be responsible for providing any client-specific information required in said content. Any content requiring interviews or subject expertise may incur additional fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Newsletter Articles, 500 words or less:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delivered as an MS Word File: $125.<\/li><li>Delivered in your Newsletter format: $175<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">501&nbsp;words or more:<\/span>&nbsp;rates determined on a project by project basis. Please contact me with more information about your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newsletter blurbs, layout, template design, etc. rates vary. Please contact me with your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marketing\"><strong>Marketing Materials:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Because marketing needs and strategies vary from client to client, we will need to discuss your project before I can give you an exact quote. However, my rates generally fall within the ranges below. Packages for multiple or repeating services can be negotiated upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brochure copy, small: (two- or three-panel): $800-$1,600<\/li><li>Brochure copy, full-size: (two- or three-panel): $950-$2,500<\/li><li>Brochure copy, multi-page: (up to 8 pages with cover): $1,800-$3,500<\/li><li>Brochure copy, large: (8-16 pages with cover): $2,000-$4,500 and up<\/li><li>Brochure insert copy: $200-$1,000 each<\/li><li>Direct mailer copy: $1,500-$1,800 each for concept and copy<\/li><li>Direct mail postcard: $200-$550 each<\/li><li>Direct mail letter: $200-$1,000 each<\/li><li>Direct mail campaign: $600-$1,250 each based on three pieces<\/li><li>Copy editing: $120\/ 500 words<\/li><li>Email copy: $300-$600each<\/li><li>Email campaign: (3 or more): $500-$800 each<\/li><li>Folder with three to five single-sheet inserts: $1,600-$3,500<\/li><li>Press release: $250-$800<\/li><li>Press release, with online distribution: $300-$950<\/li><li>Sales letter or email copy: $400-$1,000 each<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/?page_id=25\">Contact<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/?page_id=25\"> me<\/a><\/span> for more info or for&nbsp;a project-specific quote. Flat-rates may be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WRITING SAMPLES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dwarfandgiant.com\/pierce-brown-red-rising-trilogy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Red Rising<\/em>&nbsp;Trilogy Review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dwarfandgiant.com\/lessons-uncles-sci-fi-library-fahrenheit-451\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lessons from My Uncle&#8217;s Sci-Fi Library<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scbwikitetales.wordpress.com\/2016\/04\/08\/debbie-ridpath-ohi-authorillustrator-perspective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interview with author\/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scbwikitetales.wordpress.com\/2016\/04\/15\/stephanie-stein-editors-perspective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interview with HarperCollins Children&#8217;s Books editor Stephanie Stein<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional, or content-specific, writing samples, please&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sarahsonovel.com\/?page_id=25\">contact me<\/a><\/span>.<br><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Available services include proofreading, copyediting, story editing, and copywriting for manuscripts, screenplays, website content, marketing materials &#038; more. 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