I help authors take a finished draft all the way to a book readers can hold. Beta reading, editing, cover design and formatting, from one person who reads every word of your story with care.
Book one service or bundle several. Each comes with clear pricing, a delivery date you can plan around, and a person you can talk to.
For authors who want an honest reader’s reaction before spending on editing.
For drafts that work in places but need help with structure, stakes and story arcs.
For authors stuck in the middle, lost in revisions, or unsure the story is working.
For authors happy with the story who want the prose to sing.
For near-final manuscripts that need to be correct and consistent.
The final check after formatting, before your book goes live.
For authors who want a cover that looks right for the genre and pops as a thumbnail.
For a clean, professional interior that uploads without errors.
For authors who want help getting the book live and building a home online.
Most authors mix these up, and paying for the wrong one wastes money. Start at the left if the story still feels shaky. Move right as it gets closer to finished.
“Does this story work for a reader?”
A reader’s honest reaction to the whole book.
Draft 1–2“Is the structure strong?”
Plot, arcs, pacing and the ending.
Draft 2–3“Do my sentences sing?”
Flow, rhythm, word choice and voice.
Story is settled“Is it correct and consistent?”
Grammar, spelling, names and timeline.
Near final“Any last typos?”
The final check on the formatted book.
After formattingAnswer four quick questions and get a recommended next step, matched to where your book is right now.
You always know the price, the scope and the delivery date before any work begins.
Fill in the short form below: genre, word count, what you need and when.
5 minutesI edit your first 500–1,000 words so you can see exactly how I work.
Within 3 daysI confirm the price, scope and delivery date. A 50% deposit books your slot.
Fixed priceYour report, edits or files arrive on time, with a call to walk you through them.
Revisions included“Starting at” prices are shown for an 80,000-word novel. Your final price depends on your word count and is confirmed before you pay anything.
For drafts that have stalled or lost their way.
Your story is ready. Now make the prose shine.
Every step from draft to a book on the shelf.
Edited already? Get the cover and every file you need.
Simple per-word pricing. Multiply by your word count.
| Service | Price | 80k words |
|---|---|---|
| Beta reading | $0.003 / word | $240 |
| Developmental editing | $0.005 / word | $400 |
| Line editing | $0.004 / word | $320 |
| Copy editing | $0.003 / word | $240 |
| Cover: ebook | $50 | $50 |
| Cover: ebook + paperback | $200 | $200 |
| Formatting: ebook | $0.002 / word | $160 |
| Formatting: ebook + paperback | $0.0035 / word | $280 |
Need specific files? Here is what each one costs for a text-only novel of about 85,000 words (300–350 print pages).
| Deliverable | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon KDP ebook file | $75–$200 | $125 |
| Barnes & Noble Press ebook Usually included with the EPUB | $0–$75 | $25 |
| IngramSpark print interior PDF | $150–$450 | $225 |
| Stand-alone printable PDF | $25–$125 | $50 |
| All four as one package | $250–$700 | $425 |
Interior formatting only. Editing, cover design, upload management, ISBNs, illustrations, indexing and heavy manuscript cleanup are quoted separately. Prices go up within the range for more design detail, extra revision rounds and platform-specific checks.
The more you share, the better I can help. You will see an estimate right away, and I will reply personally within 24 hours with your quote and free sample edit.
Real examples of what you receive: a line edit with tracked changes, a beta reader report, a formatted print spread and cover designs.
The sun was setting slowly over the hills as Daniel walked back towards the farmhouse. He was feeling very tired and his feet were hurting him a lot. He thought about what his father had said to him that morning, and he felt angry. He suddenly stopped walking. In the distance, he could see that there was smoke rising up from the barn.
The sun was setting slowly sank over the hills as Daniel walked trudged back towards to the farmhouse. He was feeling very tired and his feet were hurting him a lot., every step a fresh blister. He thought about what his father had said to him that morning, and he felt angry. His father’s words from that morning still burned. He suddenly stopped walking. Then he stopped. In the distance, he could see that there was smoke rising up from the barn. Smoke was rising from the barn.
Repeated words and phrases are counted across the whole manuscript before I mention them.
I separate habits worth trimming from repetition that is deliberate and pays off.
Every report ends with the single change that will lift your book the most.
Chapters 11 to 15 cover two days of story in 22,000 words. Three scenes repeat the same argument between Mara and Jonah without raising the stakes.
Chapters 1–9 are in present tense. Chapter 10 slips into past tense, including the dialogue tags. A clean, one-chapter fix.
Fix this first: merge the three argument scenes into one, and the middle will move at the speed of your opening.
The house stood at the end of the causeway, where the road gave up and the sea began. Mara had not been back in eleven years.
She left the car running for a long time before she turned the key.
1The door stuck, as it always had. Inside, the air tasted of brine and old paper, and somewhere upstairs a window was knocking in its frame.
“Hello?” Her voice sounded smaller than she meant it to.
No one answered. She had not expected anyone to.
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By morning the tide had taken the causeway, and Mara was alone with the house.
2Literary fiction · ebook + paperback
Fantasy · ebook
Romance · ebook + paperback
Thriller · ebook
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Sarah found the exact chapter where my readers were losing interest and showed me how to fix it. My book finally feels finished.
The formatting was flawless. KDP and IngramSpark accepted my files the first time, and the paperback looks beautiful.
I was stuck at 40,000 words for a year. One report and one call later, I finished the draft in eight weeks.
I have loved books for as long as I can remember: the late nights, the characters who stay with you, the endings you think about for weeks. Sarahpages exists so that more authors can give readers that feeling.
Self-publishing gives you freedom, but it can feel lonely. You deserve someone who takes your story as seriously as you do, tells you the truth kindly, and helps you fix what is not working yet. That is what I do, from first read to final file.
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Free guides to help you self-edit, plan your launch and spend your budget wisely.
31 things to check before you hit publish, from your first page to your book description. Free PDF, straight to your inbox.
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The small words that quietly slow your story down, and what to use instead.
6 min readWhere each one wins, what it costs, and how to set them up without clashing.
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Take the 60-second quiz above, or read the “Which edit do I need?” guide. If you are still unsure, book a free call and I will recommend the right starting point, even if it means a smaller project.
Send your first 500–1,000 words with the form. Within three days you receive them back with tracked changes and comments, so you can judge my work before paying anything.
A 50% deposit books your slot, and the balance is due when the work is delivered. I accept bank transfer and PayPal, and payment plans are available for larger packages.
No. Every edit is a suggestion in tracked changes, and you accept or reject each one. My job is to make your book sound more like you, not like me.
Send your manuscript as a Word document (.docx) or Google Doc. Formatting deliverables come as EPUB for ebooks and print-ready PDF for paperbacks.
Yes. Tick the box on the form and I will add notes on common AI-style patterns, such as repeated phrasing and flat dialogue, so the final book reads naturally.
Always. Your work is never shared, used in my portfolio or quoted in a review without your written permission. I am happy to sign an NDA.
Choose whatever is easiest for you. I reply to every message personally.
A relaxed 20-minute video call to talk about your book, your goals and your budget. No pressure.
Pick a timeQuick question? Message me and get a reply the same day.
Prefer email? Send your questions or your opening chapter.