Editorial services
Editing that keeps your voice.
Most manuscripts are held back by something the author can no longer see: a story that loses momentum, prose that gets in its own way, or small errors that cost a reader's trust. Our editors find it, explain it, and help you fix it.
- Free consultation, no obligation
- Written quote before any work begins
- Your rights always stay yours
Which edit do you need?
Start with where your manuscript is
Every book needs a different kind of attention. Pick the line that sounds like yours. If none do, the free consultation will sort it out.
I'm planning, or stuck partway through a draft
Story & Plot Development
I've got a finished draft and I'm not sure what it needs
Manuscript Assessment
The story itself isn't working yet
Developmental Editing
The story is settled, the writing needs polish
Line Editing
It's final and needs one last technical pass
Copyediting
My draft needs all of the above
Complete Manuscript Edit
Our editorial services
Every edit, explained
Open any service for what is included, what is not, how it works and FAQs.
Developmental Editing
Best for: Finished drafts where the story is not yet working as it should
From ₹20,000 From US$315
View detailsLine Editing
Best for: Manuscripts with a settled story, where the writing needs refining
From ₹18,000 From US$285
View detailsCopyediting
Best for: Final manuscripts that need to be accurate and consistent
From ₹15,000 From US$240
View detailsComplete Manuscript Edit
Best for: Complete drafts that need full editorial support, start to finish
From ₹49,000 From US$799
View detailsManuscript Assessment
Best for: Authors who want an honest read before investing in an edit
From ₹3,000 From US$149
View detailsEditorial Sample Edit
Best for: Authors who want to see our editing before committing
From ₹1,000 From US$50
View detailsStory and Plot Development
Best for: Authors planning or partway through a draft
From ₹2,500 From US$60
View detailsTransparent pricing
Editing prices, by manuscript length
A guide to what your edit will cost. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing after your free consultation.
| Manuscript length | Developmental | Line edit | Copyedit | Booked separately | Complete Manuscript Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30,000 words | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹49,000 | |
| Up to 50,000 words | ₹30,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹70,000 | |
| Up to 80,000 words | ₹55,000 | ₹47,000 | ₹44,000 | ₹1,24,000 | |
| Up to 1,20,000 words | ₹77,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹1,75,000 | |
| Above 1,20,000 words | Quoted individually | ||||
| Manuscript length | Developmental | Line edit | Copyedit | Booked separately | Complete Manuscript Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30,000 words | US$315 | US$285 | US$240 | US$799 | |
| Up to 50,000 words | US$400 | US$360 | US$320 | US$999 | |
| Up to 80,000 words | US$870 | US$749 | US$699 | US$1,999 | |
| Up to 1,20,000 words | US$1,220 | US$1,100 | US$1,025 | US$2,799 | |
| Above 1,20,000 words | Quoted individually | ||||
Prices include GST. The Complete Manuscript Edit takes your book through all three edits as one planned series, with one editorial team.
Invoiced in US dollars. The Complete Manuscript Edit takes your book through all three edits as one planned series, with one editorial team.
Assessments, samples and story development
| Service | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Manuscript Assessment | A written evaluation and roadmap. 1 to 2 weeks. | ₹3,000 to ₹10,000US$149 to US$249 |
| Editorial Sample Edit | An agreed excerpt, edited exactly as we would the full book. | ₹1,000 to ₹2,000US$50 |
| Story & Plot Development | Weekly one-on-one sessions with written notes. | ₹2,500 per sessionUS$60 per session |
| Story Development: four sessions | Four weekly sessions, planned together. | ₹9,000US$220 |
How it works
No guesswork, no surprise invoices
Every project follows the same five steps, so you always know what happens next.
Free consultation
Tell us about your book and share up to 10 sample pages.
Recommendation
We tell you honestly which service your book needs, and which it does not.
Written quote
Your price and delivery date, confirmed in writing before any work begins.
The work
Your editor, designer or marketer gets to work and keeps you updated.
Follow-up
Send us your questions once you have reviewed the work. We answer every one.
Not sure which edit you need?
Send us ten pages. We will read them before we speak and recommend the edit your book actually needs.