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Children's Book Editing & Beta Reading Services

Bird's Love provides four essential levels of editing — proofreading, copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing — as well as in-depth critique for every picture book manuscript. We also provide a beta reading service for children's picture books.

FAST

RELIABLE

AFFORDABLE

Provides
quick turnarounds

Readily available to
answer all of your questions

Offers low
editing costs

Proofreading

Checks for minor typographical errors and formatting issues

Developmental Editing

Edits for plot issues, structure, POV, character development, completeness, forward movement, voice, tone, and readability

Beta Reading

Critiques the manuscript as a whole and provides feedback on the plot/conflict/theme, character development, completeness, word choice, sentence flow, and more from a reader's perspective

Copy Editing & Line Editing

Edits for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, word choice,  and consistency, and focuses on syntax, sentence structure, and trimming (or adding) text for clarity

​In-Depth Critique 

Critiques the manuscript as a whole and provides feedback on the plot/conflict/theme, character development, completeness, word choice, sentence flow, and more

Need Other Editorial Services?

We also offer editing for middle grade and YA novels, as well as copywriting and ghostwriting services! These services are provided depending on availability. Please contact us at BirdsLoveGreetings@gmail.com for more details.

Testimonials

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By Tiffany Lanier

"Great communication and quick feedback! Thank you so much for editing my story."

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By Tony Morris

"She provided honest feedback that helped me see my story from a different perspective. I loved how structured her feedback was, which ensured I captured the most essential elements of storytelling. Thank you! I'll be back for my next book."

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By Tricia Stone-Shumaker

"I made every change that was recommended. The story flows wonderfully, thanks to the editing expertise provided. Thank you for your help!"

Picture Book Editing Pricing

Up to 1,000 words: $40
Delivery: 3 days

 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $50
Delivery: 4 days

 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $60

Delivery: 5 days

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word

Delivery: varies

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Beta Reading Pricing

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Up to 1,000 words: $20
Delivery: 3 days

 

1,001 - 2,000 words: $30
Delivery: 4 days

 

2,001 - 3,000 words: $40

Delivery: 5 days

3,000 words and more: $0.0415/word

Delivery: varies

Let's Get Started!

STEP 1

​Contact Bird's Love at

BirdsLoveGreetings@gmail.com.

STEP 2

​Send your manuscript/document. 

All manuscripts must be Word docs.

STEP 3​

Receive a quote. If you agree to the terms,

Bird's Love will send you an invoice. Once the invoice is paid, editing services will begin. 

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