Author Services
Professional support for independent authors at every stage of the publishing process.
Whether you're finishing your first manuscript, preparing a book for publication, expanding into audiobooks, or reaching readers in new languages, I provide personalized services designed to help authors achieve their publishing goals.
As an author, educator, editor, audiobook producer, and United States Marine Corps veteran, I bring both creative and professional experience to every project.
Editorial Services
Strong books begin with strong manuscripts.
Developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback on story structure, pacing, character development, organization, and reader engagement.
Ideal for:
• Early drafts
• Major revisions
• Authors seeking detailed guidance
Line Editing
Sentence-level editing focused on clarity, flow, voice, and readability.
Ideal for:
• Polished drafts
• Authors preparing for publication
Copy Editing
Grammar, punctuation, consistency, and technical accuracy.
Ideal for:
• Near-final manuscripts
• Publication preparation
Proofreading
A final review before publication.
Ideal for:
• Final manuscript files
• Print and ebook preparation
AI Assisted Audiobook Production via Spoken
Bring your stories to listeners.
Many authors want an audiobook but don't want to learn production software, voice management, file preparation, and quality control processes. I help guide projects from manuscript to finished audiobook.
Services include:
• Production setup
• Voice selection assistance (Human liscensed or AI generated)
• Character voice planning
• Quality control review
• Revision management
• Final production oversight
Pricing:
$0.01 per manuscript word
Minimum project fee: $50
Examples:
• 10,000 words = $100
• 50,000 words = $500
• 80,000 words = $800
• 100,000 words = $1,000
Audiobook file downloads may be handled directly by the author or provided through producer delivery at actual platform cost.
Translation Services
Expand your reach to new readers.
Services include:
AI-Assisted Translation Review
Review and refinement of AI-generated translations for books converted into American English.
English Localization
Helping translated manuscripts read naturally for English-speaking audiences.
Languages Supported:
• English ↔ Spanish
• English ↔ German
• English ↔ Dutch
• French → English
Services may include:
• Grammar review
• Style refinement
• Readability improvements
• Localization recommendations
Author Consultation
Need help deciding what comes next?
Consultation services are available for:
• Publishing strategy
• Audiobook planning
• Translation planning
• Production workflow
• Independent publishing guidance
Why Work With Me?
• PhD in Higher Education Administration
• MFA in Creative Writing
• MA in English
• MA in Education (Curriculum & Design)
• MA in Appalachian Studies
• BS in Psychology
• United States Marine Corps Veteran
• Published Author
• Editor
• Audiobook Producer
My goal is simple: help authors create professional books while maintaining their unique voice and vision.
Request a Quote
Every project is different.
To request a custom quote, please provide:
• Project title
• Genre
• Approximate word count
• Service requested
• Desired timeline
I will review your project and provide a detailed quote outlining scope, timeline, and pricing.