Services
Find the package that best suits your current needs.
To ensure I provide the highest quality service, I work exclusively in the genres/subgenres on this list.
I am not currently accepting Horror, Grimdark, or Hard Sci-Fi, as my expertise lies in the uplifting and magical elements of Romance and Fantasy.
- Romance (general)
- Fantasy (general)
- Romantasy
- Paranormal/Supernatural Romance (vampires/shifters/fae/elves etc.)
- Urban Fantasy
- Urban Fantaromance
- Historical romance and fantasy (medieval, Regency, ancient etc.)
- Science Fiction (especially with a strong romantic element)
- Religious/Inspirational Themed Romance
- Cozy Mystery
- Literary Fiction
- Adventure
- Thriller
- Non-fiction: History, Philosophy, Religion, Humanities
- Scientific material without too much numerical content or data that needs serious fact checking
- Articles/Web Content
- Anything that I've missed here and that we can directly communicate about
Line Editing Precision
Refine your prose with meticulous attention to grammar, style, and clarity for a polished finish. Bring out the best version of your story, the most authentic voices of your characters. Smooth out any plot/voice inconsistencies. Preserve tone, flow, rhythm, and improve them whenever possible.
Copyediting and Proofreading
You can rest assured that after your text has been improved to its best version, we will apply the final polish by thoroughly checking it for spelling, punctuation, and whatever tiny grammar errors may have slipped through. Remember, at the end of the day, even the best of us are still only human.
Editor's notes
We include editor's notes on places in your work that we think deserve special mention or are important to the plot somehow. This is included in our normal packages and may even help you in developing as a writer.
Golden Blue Editing Services
Basic Proofreading Package
USD $0.008–$0.01
per word
Grammar fixes
Punctuation
Spelling check
Consistency
Format
Comprehensive Copy-Editing
USD $0.015–$0.02
per word
Clarity
Conciseness
Tone polish
Style guide
Vocabulary
Punctuation
Line Editing+Copy Editing+Proofreading
USD $0.02–$0.03
per word
Clarity
Style improvements on a sentence level
Improved flow and consistency of plot
Tone polish
Grammar fixes
Punctuation
Spelling check
Consistency
Format
Style guide
The "Golden Blue" Guarantee: A free 1,000-word sample edit and a fixed time estimate before we begin.
Editorial Partnership: Detailed notes on pacing, tone, and character voice to help you grow.
NEW! The Special "Submission Ready" Starter Package
USD $100
Same as the $35/hr package, but for up to 7,500 words only.
Working Hours
My working hours are flexible. The hours are Central European Time (CET). 6 hours ahead of EST. 9 hours ahead of PST. Whatever the time of day/night, feel free to message me. I usually reply within a few hours, unless you message me at night (CET). I reply to every message. No one gets ignored.
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BEFORE AND AFTER SAMPLES
BEFORE:
It was tucked into an alcove between two brick buildings, and the curtain was made of silk that moved slightly in the hot breeze even though there wasn't really any wind to speak of. I could feel magic emanating from behind that curtain...
AFTER (GOLDEN BLUE EDIT):
I found the stall with the blue curtain easily enough, tucked between two brick buildings. The silk curtain stirred. Not from wind—there wasn't any. Powerful magic emanated from behind it...
BEFORE:
she runned for the cover of a thick stone column. she knew she had to to get closer, to break his concentration. she flew toward the pillar, sliding behind it just as another bolt of power shined toward her position.
AFTER:
She had to get closer, break his concentration. She slid behind a thick stone column, just as another bolt of power flashed toward her.