PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Amy Shannon is a writer, professional book reviewer, editor, literary promoter, and Literary consultant. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, a Master of Arts Degree in Adult Education and Training, and Masters of Business Administration with Accounting Degree. Amy offers editing, proofreading and formatting services. Amy has editing experience in academics, technical writing, fiction and non-fiction work. Amy will edit most any documents. Amy editing services consist of content, copy, and editorial feedback editing. 

​Just a note that any manuscripts or documents sent, will be confidential. Amy will not disclose any or all of the content that is read or edited. After the author sends confirmation that he/she has gotten the final product, the document will be deleted, and the printed version, shredded.

Updated 09/2023

On an as-needed basis for current and past clients (and special requests from new clients)

PAGE REQUIREMENTS** ++

Price estimates are based on the number of pages (1.20 spaced), with a font of Times New Roman. Document size (Letter or 8x11). Any text on a page, counts as one page.
**When necessary will work within the author's editing budget.

++If documents that are sent and do not meet the requirement, will be formatted by Amy, to give an accurate estimate. 

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Editing Process: (per page, no set word count)

• Content editing and Copyediting: Language, grammar, punctuation,  Editorial Feedback ($3 per page) (all or any editing process). 
• Once editing is sent back to client, and they want a final analysis or editing process, that is a $50 Flat Fee

Manuscript Formatting: (per page, no set word count)

• Print Book formatting (and conversion to PDF or KPF (Amazon Kindle)
• Digital Book Formatting (and conversion to PDF or KPF (Amazon Kindle)
• $3 per page, per book type (must meet page requirements) ** ++

Formats documents to meet requirements  for the following publishing websites.

• Smashwords (epub format)
• Lulu.com Digital (epub format)
• Lulu.com Paperback (PDF format) 
• Lulu.com Hardcover (PDF format)
• Kindle (KPF format)
• KDP Paperback (KPF format)
• Amazon Vella (Word format) 
• Ingram-Sparks Print (Paperback) (PDF format) 
• Ingram-Sparks Print (Hardcover) (PDF format) 
• Ingram-Sparks Digital (epub format)

Book Covers

From scratch, or use of images/artwork provided by author

Book Cover Creation $200 Full Cover (Back, spine, Front) PDF format, specs based on publisher's requirements

Book Cover Creation $100 Digital (front Cover Only) PDF or JPG format, specs based on publisher's requirements

Author gets 4 sample covers to select from, or make suggestions. Once a complete cover is completed, any changes to it, such as adding review quotes, or award banners is $50.00 

​Amy's Process:

Use the contact form at the bottom of the page and add to the subject line "Editing Services"
Give basic details of your book, page count (and half pages still count as full, blanks do not), and word count. We can discuss either through email, or virtually using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or even Facebook Messenger Video.

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Amy will respond for more information within 48 hours (usually sooner depending on the day and time (EST)). After that, Amy will communicate via email, virtual meetings, or both. Amy will even give you a sample of her editing, so you can send Amy a chapter, and Amy will be glad to edit for you for free.

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​Payment: PayPal Invoice. You will be invoiced from Essence Enterprises. The entire price will be billed, but the invoice will allow for partial payments. Half payment is due upfront, the rest when the first editing process is complete. 

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The price based on your document will be sent, and payment instructions as well, as well as turnaround time for when it will be completed.

Amy does charge sometimes on a sliding fee scale, but there is a minimum payment of $50 required.