High-quality editing at budget-friendly prices
Bernard’s Editorial Services
Looking for professional editing and writing coaching that won’t drain the bank? You’ve come to the right place! Bernard’s Editorial Services offers top-tier editing services that fit your budget.
LGBTQ+ friendly
No matter your background, gender identity, sexuality, pronouns, religion, or culture—Bernard’s Editorial Services is here to help! Specializations include fantasy, YA, contemporary, poetry, and children’s books, but most genres are accepted.
Horror, thriller, true crime, or manuscripts with gratuitous violence will NOT be accepted.
Enhance your story. Elevate your writing.
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Editing Services
Bernard’s Editorial Services provides editing and writing coaching for authors, job seekers, college applicants, and business owners. For authors, see below for pricing. For all others, there is a flat rate of $35/hr.
Manuscript Editing
Benefit from a simple, two-step process that ensures your manuscript is the best it can possibly be. A developmental critique is always the first step in the editing process and will not be skipped.
Sliding scale options are available depending on need. There is a minimum fee of $50.
Step 1
Developmental Critique
$0.006/word
From plot holes to character development, pacing to narrative structure, my developmental manuscript critique provides in-depth feedback and actionable suggestions to strengthen your writing and help you realize your creative vision.
You’ll get a detailed evaluation of your work that covers areas of strength and weakness, common errors and how to rectify them, guidance on rewriting/revisiting your manuscript, and tips to help you improve your writing and storytelling techniques. A critique does not include direct edits.
Step 2
Copy Editing & Line Editing
$0.008+/word
Copy editing addresses the technical side of writing (e.g., grammar, spelling, and punctuation), while line editing focuses on the stylistic aspects (e.g., sentence structure, word choice, readability, consistency, and clarity).
The copy editing and line editing process involves cleaning up wordy sentences, reworking awkward phrasing, improving pacing and transitions, removing redundancies, correcting errors, and refining your manuscript to perfection.
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What Clients Say
“Kara was wonderful. As a first time writer, the process after the book is finished is daunting. What do I do next? Who do I turn to? Kara Bernard, that’s who. She read my manuscript with a truly professional eye and treated me as though I’d already published 10 books. Every e-mail was answered, even if it was just a quick hello. She is someone who cares about what you send her and wants to make you a better writer. She wants to see you succeed, not just offer a service. Thank you, Kara, for making this so comfortable and shining a light on the road ahead.”
— Dave T.
The Last Dance
“Kara was absolutely amazing. She edited my first poetry book and I couldn’t have put my words in better hands. She was so thoughtful, very thorough, and timely. She answered all my questions and did a phenomenal job. I will definitely be working with Kara again and recommending her to anyone who might need her services.”
— Laura A.
Letters to a Lost Lover
“Excellent to work with. Very quick and timely. Clearly communicated what to expect and when. Delivered very quickly quality work. I will definitely be working with her again.”
— Paul M.
Tony Learns How to Earn
“[Kara] was super nice, finished quickly and also gave my book a shout out once it was released! If you need great editing quickly, call on Kara!”
— Tara E.
Drew the Lonely Dragon
“Kara is very responsive and easy to work with. She helps clarify items that would otherwise go unaccounted for. She helps build results that are better than the original work submitted. She creates a better experience for the reader and her knowledge in her field is apparent.”
— David W.
Happy Tooth
“Kara is a fantastic editor with an eye for detail and story structure. She was extremely thorough during developmental edits, giving positivity right along with more constructive criticisms to help guide me in improving my story, but also worked with me as I made changes to ensure we were both pleased with the final result. During line edits and proofing, she was just as thorough, and replied to all of my questions during the process. She’s also quick! I will definitely hire Kara again and would wholeheartedly recommend her for your editing needs.”
— Azalea F.
Witch in Isenshire
“Kara was a complete pro, from our first conversation to the completion of the editing process. Could not have [been] more pleased with her work. The project was a memoir that I had been working on for over 2 years and she treated it like gold for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH, KARA!”
— Andy S.
The Perfect Club
“Thank you, Bernard’s Editorial Services, for making my story come to life. I am impressed with your work and will continue using your company for all my writings in the future.”
— Tambeara W.
He Came Home
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