Helmer Editions Pricing Information
Editorial Prices
Content Editing
High‑level, big‑picture review of your manuscript to strengthen structure, flow, and clarity before you move into more detailed editing.
$0.04/word
Copyediting
Meticulous review of your book to catch spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, and to ensure consistency with the appropriate style guide.
$0.04/word
Developmental Editing
Big‑picture feedback on structure, organization, and flow to help you shape your ideas into a clear, engaging book for your intended audience.
$0.04/word
Evaluation
$50/hour
Thorough review of your manuscript to assess structure, flow, completeness, and overall quality.
Line Editing
$0.04/word
A sentence-by-sentence revision that refines your writing style, tone, rhythm, and clarity without changing your big-picture story or structure.
Proofreading
The final step in the writing process that fixes surface-level mistakes like typos, spelling errors, punctuation issues, and formatting inconsistencies before your book is published.
$0.04/word
Publishing Prices
Cover Design
In consultation with the author, we create the book’s front, spine, and back cover to reflect your message, genre, and target audience.
$25/hour
Formatting/Layout/Upload
We arrange the manuscript’s interior layout, apply the correct template and trim size, and upload your files for review and publication.
$50/hour
Ghostwriting Publication
Ghostwriting a book for publication means hiring a professional writer to create the manuscript on your behalf, with full credit given to you as the author.
$50/hour
Multiple Sizes & Options
The author determines the sale price of their book and can choose from multiple size, format, and print options to best fit their goals.
Determined by Author
Website Design
In consultation with the client, we plan, construct, and launch a website that clearly presents your book, services, and story. Please click HERE for detailed information.
$50/hour