Aurion Edits offers a wide range of services to ensure you receive the level of editing your manuscript needs at any stage. Unsure which type of editing you need? Contact us at helloaurionedits@gmail.com, and let’s chat!
Edits with us will never silence, change, or edit out your voice. We work with your writing to ensure it shines the way it is meant to. All edits follow the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition) and Merriam-Webster as guides, but only to polish your voice and style WITHOUT being overwritten.
All pricing is in USD. Minimum $50 project fee.
Absolutely no AI. No exceptions.
What to expect
Every edit with me will be returned with:
Tracked Changes
All edits are made as suggestions in Microsoft Word with the Track Changes feature so you have complete control over what happens to your manuscript. You will get to clearly see every change, accept or reject each suggestion, and review comments. Your manuscript remains yours. You will never be left wondering what changes were made.
Editorial Letter
Every edit will be returned with an editorial letter explaining strengths, opportunities for growth, focus areas, frequent errors, and recommendations. The editorial letter is where I dive into commentary, highlight patterns, and explain suggestion choices. Minimum two pages.
Story Bible/World Wiki
Every edit will receive a comprehensive story bible/world wiki outlining pertinent information to your world and story. This document includes but is not exclusive to character profiles, world-specific flora and fauna, notable items, world-specific language, magic systems (where applicable), and more.
It also includes a style sheet of your preferences for grammar, spelling, and novel-specific information.
Blurb Edit/Rework
Every edit with us includes one free blurb edit. Send us your written blurb, and we’ll edit it or rework it based on your preference.
Guides Used
All edits follow the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition) and Merriam-Webster as guides with respect to your tone, voice, and writing style.
Line + Copyediting Package
The line + copyediting package is the most cost-effective service for authors looking to work within a budget. It is ideal for manuscripts that have already been through a round of developmental editing or received feedback from critique partners.
Line edits are made with the goal of sharpening your writing by reducing confusing or awkward phrasing, removing repetition or overwriting, and increasing showing (instead of telling).
Copyedits focus on mechanical errors (grammar, spelling, punctuation, correct word choice) and consistency. We will also ensure your characters are abiding by the rules created for their world. This is where we do standardization of spelling (like gray vs grey), hyphenation, numbers, capitalization, and dialogue tags.
What will be addressed:
- Readability, flow, style, clarity
- Grammar, structure, syntax, consistency
- Standardization of spelling, hyphenation, numbers, capitalization
- Dialogue tags, head-hopping
- Overwriting, repetition, unnatural phrasing, mistaken words
- Sentences/scenes may be edited, moved, or removed completely
- Minor plot or timeline issues
Price: $0.015 per word USD
Copyediting Package
The copyediting package is ideal for authors who are confident in their style and word choice and are looking only to address mechanical and consistency issues.
Copyedits focus on mechanical errors (grammar, spelling, punctuation, correct word choice) and consistency. We will also ensure your characters are abiding by the rules created for their world. This is where we do standardization of spelling (like gray vs grey), hyphenation, numbers, capitalization, and dialogue tags.
What will be addressed
- Grammar, structure, syntax, consistency
- Standardization of spelling, hyphenation, numbers, capitalization
- Commonly mistaken words
- Dialogue tags, perspective (head-hopping)
- Inconsistencies of world rules
Price: $0.01 per word USD
Line Editing Package
The line editing package is for authors who are looking to tighten up their prose before focusing on the mechanical aspects of writing. This is ideal for manuscripts that have already received developmental editing or have received feedback from critique partners.
Line edits are made with the goal of sharpening your writing by reducing confusing or awkward phrasing, removing repetition or overwriting, and increasing showing (instead of telling).
What will be addressed:
- Readability, flow, style, clarity
- Dialogue tags, head-hopping
- Overwriting, repetition, unnatural phrasing, mistaken words
- Sentences/scenes may be edited, moved, or removed completely
- Minor plot or timeline issues
Price: $0.01 per word USD
Proofreading Package
The proofreading package is perfect for authors who are looking for a final check for errors or typesetting issues. The manuscript will have already been copyedited before receiving this round of edits.
What will be addressed:
- Typos
- Missing or extra words
- Missing or extra punctuation
- Design issues (if manuscript has been prepared as PDF for print)
Price: $0.004 per word USD
Blurb + Tagline Package
This is perfect for authors who have written a story but are struggling to create the perfect book description that draws readers in.
Our blurbs are written clearly and concisely with the genre in mind. Each will feature a hook that will draw readers in. Taglines are also inluded in this package! These taglines can be used with your blurbs, social media marketing, or in ads.
This package is excluded from the items received with the editing packages.
What you will receive
- 2-3 clear and concise blurbs complete with a hook each
- 3-4 taglines that can be used with the blurb or for other marketing purposes
Price: $50 USD
Turnaround time: 3-4 business days
Ready to book? Inquire now by emailing us at helloaurionedits@gmail.com
Portfolio & Testimonials available!
I’m so grateful I had the chance to work with Minna. She was professional, kind, and always timely with her edits, which made me feel completely at ease knowing my manuscript was in good hands. She was also incredibly flexible and open throughout the process, and I appreciated the clear and thoughtful communication we shared. I highly recommend hiring her—you won’t regret it!
Joan Silverhill