Editing Services
Saoirse Temple Editing now offers three convenient packages for authors to choose from.
These packages are designed to simplify the editing and publishing process. Whether you need straightforward formatting or a full review and copy edit, each option combines the most commonly requested services into a clear, predictable structure—so you know exactly what to expect, with no unnecessary complexity.
Formatting Only
$299
Up to 60,000 words
You’ve done the editing. Now it needs to look like a book.
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Interior formatting for print (KDP/D2D-ready PDF)
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E-book formatting (EPUB)Clean, consistent chapter layout
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Front matter setup (title page, copyright, table of contents)
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Standard scene breaks
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Over 60,000 words: $0.008 per additional word
Manuscript must be fully edited before formatting begins.
Single-Pass Copy Edit + Formatting
$999
Up to 60,000 words
A focused, practical edit to clean up your manuscript—followed by full formatting.
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One full copy edit pass:
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Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Sentence clarity and readability
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Light rephrasing where needed
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Consistency checks
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Interior formatting for print and ebook
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Over 60,000 words: $0.02 per additional word
This is a single-pass copy edit. Manuscripts requiring extensive rewriting may not be a good fit for this package.
Manuscript Review + Copy Edit + Formatting
$1499
Up to 60,000 words
A deeper pass for manuscripts that would benefit from a bit of big-picture attention before polishing.
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Manuscript review with written feedback:
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Structure, pacing, and clarity
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Gaps, inconsistencies, or areas that may need strengthening
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One full copy edit pass
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Interior formatting for print and ebook
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Over 60,000 words: $0.02 per additional word
Add-On Services
Custom Scene Breaks & Chapter Headings
Give your book a cohesive, professional interior design that goes beyond the default.
Options include:
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Custom scene-break symbols (your signature dinkuses)
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Styled chapter headings
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Simple decorative interior elements to match your book’s tone
This is where your book starts to feel like a finished product—not just formatted text.
Pricing varies based on complexity and number of elements.
Packages are designed to keep things simple and predictable.
If a project falls outside the scope of a selected package, options will be discussed before work begins.
Standalone copy editing (without formatting) is available upon request.
My policy manual outlines the professional standards, boundaries, and practices that guide my editing and coaching work. It exists to support clarity, fairness, and smooth collaboration. Clients are encouraged to review it at any time and to ask questions if anything is unclear. Click on the title to read the manual.
