Precision. Clarity. A touch of alchemy.
At Copper Quill Editing, every manuscript is treated like a finely engineered marvel.
Strong writing deserves meticulous refinement. Whether you’re preparing for publication or polishing your final draft, my role is to ensure your prose is as sharp as a well-honed rapier and as seamless as a masterwork gear assembly.
Below you’ll find transparent average pricing to help you plan your publishing voyage. Please know that rates are negotiable. All rates listed below are average.
Copyediting
For manuscripts ready to be refined to professional standard.
$0.02-$0.03 per word on average
Copyediting includes:
- Grammar, punctuation, and syntax correction
- Clarity and flow improvements
- Consistency checks (terminology, capitalization, internal logic)
- Light line editing for awkward phrasing
- Querying confusing passages
- Style sheet creation for ongoing projects or series
Heavily revised manuscripts or those requiring significant consistency work may fall toward the higher end of the range.
Proofreading
For manuscripts that have already been professionally edited and formatted.
$0.01-$0.02 per word on average
Proofreading includes:
- Final typo correction
- Punctuation and formatting errors
- Minor consistency issues
- Layout review (if formatted for print or ebook)
Series Bible Creation
For Fiction Authors Building Stories That Last
A strong series needs more than imagination—it needs continuity, logic, and structure. I create professional-grade series bibles that keep your characters consistent, your world cohesive, and your timelines airtight.
Whether you’re drafting book two or planning a long-running series, a series bible protects your story from continuity errors and makes future books faster and easier to write.
What’s Included
Your custom series bible may include:
- Character profiles and relationship tracking
- Worldbuilding rules and internal logic
- Timeline and chronology
- Terminology and naming consistency
- Series themes and long-term arc notes
- Book-by-book summaries (if applicable)
Each bible is tailored to your series and delivered as a clean, organized reference document.
The Foundation
$350–$500 on average
Ideal for 1–2 books with limited worldbuilding.
Includes character sheets, timeline, and core continuity tracking.
The Forge
$750–$900 on average
Best for developing or ongoing series (2–5 books).
Includes full character tracking, world documentation, terminology guide, and detailed series timeline.
The Archive
$1,500–$3,000+ on average
For expansive or multi-book sagas.
Includes deep system logic, historical timelines, arc mapping, and comprehensive series documentation.
Not Quite Sure?
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Sample Edit (Complimentary)
Before we embark together, I offer a free 1,000-word sample edit.
This allows you to:
- See my editing style
- Ensure we’re a good fit
- Receive an accurate final quote
No mystery. No hidden mechanisms. Just clarity.
Payment Options
Many independent authors finance their own publishing journeys. I understand. That’s why I encourage you to reach out and start a conversation. My rates and terms are negotiable to work for your time and budget.
- 25% deposit to reserve your slot
- Remaining balance split into installments
- Payment plans available for larger projects
We’ll agree on terms before work begins, so everything runs smoothly.
How to Get Started
Send:
- Your manuscript’s word count
- Your target timeline
- A brief note about where the manuscript is in the revision process
I’ll respond with:
- A sample edit
- A confirmed quote
- Availability dates
Then we set the gears in motion.
A Final Note
Your work deserves more than spellcheck.
It deserves precision. Consistency. Craft.
If you’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, I’m here to ensure readers experience it exactly as you intended.
Ready to get your masterpiece to the next level?
“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.”
— Albert Camus.
