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I am delighted to offer services involving: Editing, proofreading, article and ebook formatting, content creation—as well as writing mentoring/coaching services. I also offer feedback on overall website design and user-friendliness.

If you’re someone who simply wants a quick “second pair of eyeballs” to take a look at your work in progress—or you want more in-depth help around any aspect of the (your) writing process, I’m happy to help in that way as well. I had a 14 1/2 year career as a life coach, and I really enjoyed helping people figure out what they had within them so they could reach their goals.

Writing can be a (very) challenging process, and my focus is to help you make it easier in whatever way I can. I consider my assistance to you an open dialogue.

Rates*

*Additional fees may apply, such as the purchase of images from Shutterstock or similar sites if I am providing you with formatting services and photos are required.

For most jobs, I require a partial payment up front based on what the project is, and then in full upon completion and before I send the completed project.

One-off projects require payment before the work is returned to you. On-going projects generally require payment up front; I then send you a time sheet indicating how long I worked and what I completed.

If you are a student, I do offer discounts if you provide an image of a valid and current student ID, as well as either a driver’s permit or license (if you have one). I also offer military discounts for active duty service members as well as veterans.

If you’re active duty, I would need a an image of your ID card and a driver’s license (if you have one). For veterans, a valid picture ID and your DD Form 214 is required.

For certain financial circumstances, we can also discuss payment plans.

Basic website creation/content creationPricing can depend on project.$55/hour

Type of Work Estimated Pace Fees
Editing, basic copy editing/content creation (books, ebooks, web content)  5-10 manuscript pages/hour  $45/hour
Editing, heavy copy editing (books, ebooks, web content) 2–5 manuscript pages/hour $50/hour
Editing, developmental 1–5 pages/hour $50/hour
Editing, substantive or line  1–6 manuscript pages/hour $60/hour
Writing/ghostwriting (ebooks, web content) Depends on project $55/hour
50¢/word
Proofreading for errors (grammar, punctuation, clarity, factual errors) Depends on project $55/hour
e-Book formatting, basic  1–6 pages/hour  $50/hour
e-Book formatting, heavy 1–5 pages/hour $55/hour
Book formatting, basic  1–6 pages/hour $50/hour
Book formatting, heavy  1–5 pages/hour $55/hour
Project development Depends on project $55/hour
Research/fact checking
Depends on project $55/hour
In-person coaching (mentoring) /feedback, basic** Range of fees depends on what it is you need/what we’ll be doing. Please visit this page.
In-person writing coaching (mentoring) /feedback, heavy** Pricing depends on what we cover and the depth of help you’re wanting. (Free consultation required.)*** Please visit this page.

**Why coaching, rather than just simple feedback?

Please contact me here, or using the information at the bottom of the page, for further information.

My background information is available here.

My portfolio can be viewed here.

***For more in-depth coaching, I require that blocks of time are purchased up front and in full. 

I do not bill for hourly services after the session.

Please Note: I do not provide refunds on completed work.

In addition to what’s listed in the chart above, I also offer assistance with:

  • Character and development
  • Plot development
  • Chapter/plot line order (something at the beginning may need to go at the end or middle)
  • Unhooking yourself from writer’s block
  • Creating realistic-sounding dialogue
  • How to research your characters and plot
  • How to fact-check
  • How to show your readers aspects of your story, rather than telling it to them
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Passive voice
  • Learning how to effectively self-edit
  • How to blog like you have the soul of Walter Cronkite in you
  • Anything else you feel you need help with for your writing

Also, I’m available to assist with paper writing as well as how to develop website content. There’s more to writing than just novels!

Bundle services are also available, as I understand many projects require a series or variety of services.

(E.g. any combination of my services listed above, plus mentoring, if you wish); rates would be determined by what it is you need or want.) Please contact me  to discuss this option if it’s what you feel you need.

In addition to staying in contact by phone and/or email, I am also happy to provide video coaching/mentoring through Skype if you want to discuss your work(s) in progress in person. (Rates would depend on frequency/lengths of the calls.)

As your project unfolds, we would absolutely stay in contact by email, Skype or by phone.

Before anything is decided, I’m happy to provide a free 15-30 minute consultation by phone or Skype.

This way I can learn more about you, what it is you need and/or want, and you have the opportunity to ask me any further questions you may have.

You can by using the contact form below. You can also email me at heather [at] heathercurryselfbooks [dot] com.

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