Author Services
Being an author is hard work.
There is so much more to it than the writing. Oftentimes, we can’t do it all by ourselves. That’s when you need to reach out for a little help.
As an author myself, I know how important it is to find the right people to work with on your project. Someone who understands the author-life. I started out helping my author friends, and at their prodding, I now offer my services to others.
No matter if you’re about to publish your first work or one-thousandth, an indie author or a publisher, I can help you get your work out in the world.
Structural Edit
What to expect: a read through of your work giving general feedback about the plot, pacing, voice of the characters, the protagonist, the antagonist, level of conflict, lulls, and reader experience. I will not be editing for grammar or spelling but may include comments regarding repetition of words, as well as confusing sentences and consistency with names, places, and time.
**Not available for some genres including Horror and Erotica. Dirt Road Press reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions for editing services.
Testimonials
“Sally has beta read several of my books now, and her feedback is an invaluable part of my writing process. One of her greatest strengths is understanding story structure and being able to identify potential problems. She presents her feedback constructively so I feel like she’s not just a reader, she’s also a teammate helping my story reach its full potential. I definitely recommend this service to anyone looking to get an extra, impartial eye on their manuscript.” — Kelsie Stelting
“Sally provided a beta reading for a number of my books, most recently my new series Shadow and Ember, and her detailed feedback was invaluable. She is keen on making sure the beginning really hooks readers and that you don’t tell too much but show everything! Sally provided comments throughout that were questions or things readers would have asked but also gave direction and suggestions to fix these areas.
Interior Formatting
You’ve written and had your manuscript edited, now you’re ready to format your words for eBook and print. No matter if your manuscript is a short story, novella, novel, or an omnibus box set, I can create your interior format. My rates are not a one size fits all. Each project is as unique as you are.
Once your manuscript is formatted, the various files can be created. Kindle, iBook, Kobo, Nook, Google Play, general ePub files are available. Print files created will be in PDF format.