Developmental editing, copy editing, beta reading, and proofreading, each handled by the specialist who does it best. Fixed pricing, a signed contract, and a free sample edit so you see the quality on your own manuscript first.
Up to 3,000 words · 2-day turnaround · no commitment
Premium Tier
The deepest level of editing. We focus on the big-picture elements of your story: structure, pacing, character arcs, plot, tension, and setting utilization.
We work at the level of the story as a whole, not just a sentence-level edit.
Every developmental edit includes a full editorial assessment, a detailed written report identifying your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses with the specific changes to improve it. In-document comments are used for targeted notes that reference the assessment directly, plus bookmarks that make applying the changes even easier.
All Tiers
The foundation of every well-written book is a strong copy-edit. We focus on clarity, consistency, and correctness at the sentence level. Put simply, we make sure your prose reads clearly and communicates your ideas.
In this pass we focus on proper grammar, punctuation, syntax, word choice, repetition, flow of the prose and more.
We take a surgeon's care over your work, retaining your style and voice, while cleaning up the prose. All copy edits include in-document comments explaining each edit. If we've stepped on anything, you can approve or deny every edit we provide. Your manuscript is still yours, now with a fresh coat of paint.
Standard Tier
A professional reader's perspective on your manuscript before it goes further. We read your work the way your target audience would, then provide honest, structured feedback on what's landing and what isn't.
Our beta read goes beyond personal opinion. We evaluate engagement, pacing, character relatability, and genre expectations, giving you actionable insight from readers who understand fiction deeply.
All Tiers
The final pass before your manuscript is ready for submission or publication. We catch continuity slips, spelling errors, punctuation mistakes, formatting inconsistencies, and any remaining grammatical issues that slipped through earlier stages.
Proofreading assumes your manuscript has already been edited and isn't meant to stand on its own. If you're not sure which service is the right starting point, send us a message and our team will help guide you.
We edit fiction exclusively, across all genres and manuscript sizes, including incomplete drafts. Our team has a particular specialization in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Priced per 1,000 words, agreed up front in a signed contract. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
Basic
Proofreading + essentials
$11/ 1,000 words
$8.80 / 1,000 for first-time customers (20% off)
Ensure your story is clean and correct with a copy-edit and proofreading pass.
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Standard
Manuscript review + Basic
$18/ 1,000 words
Get fresh eyes on your story from an experienced beta reader. Includes everything in Basic, plus a full manuscript review.
Premium
Developmental editing + Standard
$25/ 1,000 words
The full experience, from rough manuscript to polished novel. Includes everything in Standard, plus a developmental edit.
Each tier includes everything in the one before it, and adds another layer of editing. You're always building on a stronger edit, never sacrificing one service for another.
Estimate your edit
Calculated per 1,000 words (rounded down to the nearest 1,000). This is the expected price and turnaround time, details will be finalized prior to contract submission.
Pricing is fixed and charged per 1,000 words, agreed up front in a signed contract, with no hourly rates or surprise invoices. Basic is $11 per 1,000 words (or $8.80 for a first-time customer's Basic edit, 20% off), Standard is $18, and Premium is $25. Use the calculator on this page to estimate your total from your word count.
Basic covers copy and line editing plus proofreading, with tracked changes and inline comments. Standard adds a professional beta-reading pass assessing strengths, weaknesses, and marketability. Premium adds a full developmental edit with an editorial assessment report. Each tier includes everything in the tier below it.
If your story's structure still needs work, such as plot, pacing, or character, that is developmental editing, our Premium tier. If the story is solid and you want the prose polished, that is copy and line editing, our Basic tier. If you are not sure, send a free sample and we will tell you honestly which level your manuscript needs.
Your turnaround is quoted up front in the contract and scales with word count, from a few business days for a short manuscript to a few weeks for a full-length novel. The free sample edit comes back within two days.
Yes. Send up to 3,000 words and we return them edited, with tracked changes and margin comments, within two days, so you can judge the quality on your own manuscript before committing to anything.
The free sample edit covers up to 3,000 words of your manuscript.
You can expect an email from Matthew@projectkpublishing.com within 2 business days.
If you have a general message or inquiry, please reach out at our contact page.