Editing

Some stories need a lot of editing and some need only a few minor corrections. Out in the marketplace, one small error in grammar or puncuation can earn you a bad review and cost you hundreds of sales. The books that come out of the top publishing companies go through rigorous editing and your book will be competing side-by-side with them. DragonPencil editors are all truly dedicated to helping independent authors succeed. They hold degrees in English, Library Science and Education. Our professionally trained editors will offer commentary and corrections for your story. However, the editorial suggestions are just that, suggestions. You, the author, are responsible for the final text in your book including the edits you elect to keep or discard.

Manuscript Editing (up to 1000 wds)

A full edit of your story includes all the critical elements that reviewers look out for. First, the basics; grammar, spelling, and puncutation. These kind of errors are not tolerated in children's literature because they learn proper usage primarily by reading.

We will also assign a reading level to your book to assist with the marketing. If the reading level is higher than expected, the editor can point out the easiest ways to lower it. Character development and plot development are also reviewed by your editor along with story pacing.

If your book rhymes, your editor will also edit the rhyme scheme and meter. A reading level assessment is also included with Manuscript editing to help you better target your chosen age group.

Most children's books are under 1000 words. We charge 15 cents per word in excess of 1000. We charge this extra amount after editing is complete and we can get an accurate word count.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $295

Note: The Manuscript Editing service is available at a discounted cost when purchased as part of a package. It is included in the Conventional Publisher Package. It can also be purchased at a discounted price when purchasing any other package.

Chapter Book Manuscript Editing (up to 10,000 wds)

A full edit of your story includes all the critical elements that reviewers look out for. First, the basics; grammar, spelling, and puncutation. These kind of errors are not tolerated in children's literature because they learn proper usage primarily by reading.

We will also assign a reading level to your book to assist with the marketing. If the reading level is higher or lower than expected, the editor can point out the easiest ways to lower it. Character development and plot development are also reviewed by your editor along with story pacing.

Included with this editing is one re-edit of the story after you have made changes suggested by the editor.

This service covers books up to ten thousand words. We charge 10 cents per word in excess of 1000. We charge this extra amount after editing is complete and we can get an accurate word count.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $2995

Note: The Chapter Book Editing service is available at a discounted cost when purchased as part of a package. It is included in the Conventional Chapter Book Package. It can also be purchased at a discounted price when purchasing any other chapter book package.

Extra Content Editing

This service is for non-story content. Everything else that goes into your book will get the careful attention of one of our experienced editors. This includes your author's biography, acknowledgements or dedication page and any additional information you would like to print. For example you might include a charity donation page or parents' resource page. Whatever text you would like to include we will edit to industry standards.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $290

Note: Extra Content Editing service is available at a discounted cost when purchased as part of a package. It is included in the Conventional Publisher Package. It can also be purchased at a discounted price when purchasing any other package.

PCIP Generation (Publisher's Catalog In Publication Data)

We will generate the PCIP data for your book. This bit of information, placed on your copyright page, is helpful for selling books. The Library of Congress does not furnish CIP data to self-publishers. We generate this data to make your book more accessible to schools and public libraries and to help librarians discover your book. PCIP data is required for all library sales. A BISAC code (see below) is also helpful. In order to generate the PCIP for a book, the design process should be nearly complete. An ISBN and LCCN are also required before we can completely complete the PCIP data block for you.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $45

Note: PCIP Generation is available as a discounted option for all Publishing Packages.

BISAC Subject Heading

The BISAC code, as it is commonly called, is an industry standard that has become a neccessary part of doing business in the book world. While not yet required by all traditional outlets, it is an absolute requirement for electronic books including Apple's iBookstore. This subject categorization requires an indepth knowledge of the book trade and library science.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $29

Note: The BISAC Subject Heading service is available at a discounted cost when purchased as part of a package. It is included in the Conventional Publisher Package. It can also be purchased at a discounted price when purchasing any other package.