Bird's Love provides four essential levels of editing — proofreading, copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing — as well as in-depth critique for every picture book manuscript. We also offer critique as a standalone option.

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Proofreading

Checks for minor typographical errors and formatting issues

Copy Editing & Line Editing

Edits for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, word choice,  and consistency, and focuses on syntax, sentence structure, and trimming (or adding) text for clarity

Developmental Editing

Edits for plot issues, structure, POV, character development, completeness, forward movement, voice, tone, and readability

In-Depth Critique

Critiques the manuscript as a whole and provides feedback on the plot/conflict/theme, character development, completeness, word choice, sentence flow, and more

Editing & Critique Pricing

Up to 1,000 words: $99
Delivery: 3 days 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $150
Delivery: 4 days 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $200
Delivery: 5 days​

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word
Delivery: varies

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Critique Only Pricing

Up to 1,000 words: $75
Delivery: 3 days 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $100
Delivery: 4 days 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $120
Delivery: 5 days​

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word
Delivery: varies

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Let's Get Started!

STEP 1
​Contact Bird's Love at BirdsLoveGreetings@gmail.com.

STEP 2
​Send your manuscript/document. All manuscripts must be Word docs.​

STEP 3​
Receive a quote. If you agree to the terms,
Bird's Love will send you an invoice. Once the invoice is paid, editing services will begin. 

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