Creator's Companion
Freelance Editing Services & More
"The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes." - Agatha Christie
Companion Services
These are the services that take you beyond standard revisions, give you guidance from inception, and will deliver you to the doorstep of self-publication with confidence and support by your side.
Manuscript Evaluation
Manuscript evaluations are a big-picture look at your book. Although not as in-depth as a developmental edit, this editorial service does provide an analysis of genre convention, plot, structure, character arcs, voice, and mechanics. Manuscript evaluations give you a road map of where to take your story next and guide you on how to get there. See what the layout of our MS evaluation looks like here.
$900 up to 60K words +
$150 each additional 10K words
Authenticity/Sensitivity Reading
These readings look over your work for offensive content, misrepresentation, stereotypes, bias, misunderstandings, need for topic clarification, etc. We work with sensitivity readers from all backgrounds and walks of life to ensure that your work is accurate and respectful.*
$600 up to 6oK words,
$100 each additional 10K words
*Reading may be outsourced to other Authenticity/Sensitivity readers who fit the particular needs of your story.
Beta Reading
Beta reading is a key component to writing page-turning fiction. We have cultivated a list of vetted beta readers who will give quality feedback through a form we create with you, tailored to your story. Set up with beta readers is included with the following editing services: The Total Package, Developmental Editing, Copyediting, and Manuscript Evaluations. Our beta readers answer 35+ questions on our questionnaire to give you the best quality feedback possible.
Book Coaching (Coming Soon)
We take a new approach to book coaching at Creator's Companion. We will be there for you during your first draft as is standard, but we will also be there after your final proofread and guide you through the self-publication process. Let us get to know your story with you and then help you get it out to the world.
Book Layout (Coming Soon)
At Creator's Companion, we have created a cultivated list of other freelancers who can lay out your book with the same quality as if it had been traditionally published. Let us get you connected with these professionals and save you precious time of finding someone yourself.
Author/Creator Marketing
(Coming Soon)
Finished your project and don't know how to let people know it's amazing? Have you written hundreds, if not thousands, of words and can't manage a quality social media post? Lost in a sea of other people's content? Let us guide you to a wealth of likes and follows.
Project Art (Coming Soon)
You've written the words, you've done the designing, but you're not an artist and don't know where to find one. Don't fret, we know lots of artists and can help you find someone who will bring your story or game to life. We have artists for book covers, comic art, maps, and so much more.
Video Voiceover (Coming Soon)
Short videos for crowdfunding campaigns are the standard place. Campaigns that do well on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Gamfound, and the like have videos that draw in backers by speaking to them directly and stirring their emotions. Let us be the voice of your project and tell the world what you have to offer!
Jesse Ferguson - @TheDapperDM, Layout Designer - Click Click BOOM!
“Sarah is one of the best clients I've worked with. She listens to suggestions, is honest and open about what she's looking for, and feedback was clear and straightforward. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!”