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Why Invest in Professional Editing?

Investing in editing is an investment in your book’s success. A professionally edited manuscript helps you earn positive reviews, gain reader trust, and stand out in today’s crowded marketplace.

Whether you need developmental editing, copyediting, or proofreading, our affordable book editing services are designed to fit your project’s specific needs and budget.

Don’t let small errors or overlooked details hold your story back—your book deserves to shine. Choose your book editing service below and take the next step toward publishing success.

We use a "Pay As You Go" model. Here's why it works:

For indie authors, flexibility matters. That’s why our Pay-As-You-Go Model is one of the most affordable book editing services available. Instead of a large upfront payment, you can pay per chapter—making professional editing more accessible and less overwhelming. This model allows you to: move at your own pace, get immediate feedback to apply to future chapters, and maintain creative control without financial stress. Whether you’re polishing a debut novel or refining your latest project, our pay-as-you-go structure makes it easy to work with one of the best book editing services for indie authors.

How It Works:

  • You submit one chapter at a time.
  • We edit, return feedback/edits, and invoice for just that chapter.
  • You can continue at your own pace — no large upfront editing costs.
  • You can submit more than one chapter if you like for a discounted rate.


Proofreading


$60

Per Chapter

  • The final polish before publishing. Proofreading catches typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, and formatting issues to ensure your book is clean and professional.
  • Proofreading of submitted chapter
  • Tracked changes with feedback
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Copyediting


$80

Per Chapter

  • Copyediting focuses on sentence-level corrections to improve grammar, consistency, word choice, and readability. It keeps your style intact while making the writing sharp and error-free.
  • Copyediting of submitted chapter
  • Tracked changes with feedback
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Line editing


$100

Per Chapter

  • Line editing goes deeper than copyediting. It refines sentence flow, pacing, and tone, making your prose more engaging, smooth, and enjoyable to read.
  • Line editing of submitted chapter
  • Tracked changes with feedback
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Developmental editing


$150

Per Chapter

  • Developmental editing looks at the big picture—story structure, character development, pacing, and plot. You’ll receive in-depth feedback and guidance to strengthen your manuscript from the ground up.
  • Developmental editing of submitted chapter
  • Tracked changes with feedback
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Sensitivity Reading


$700

Flat Fee

  • A sensitivity reading is a professional review of your manuscript that focuses on how specific identities, cultures, or experiences are portrayed. Its purpose is to identify unintentional stereotypes, inaccuracies, or harmful tropes and provide constructive suggestions to ensure respectful and authentic representation. For indie authors, a sensitivity read is an important step in building trust with readers, avoiding alienation, and creating stories that reflect the depth and diversity of real human experience.
  • Manuscript review
  • Chapter by chapter feedback
  • Suggestions for improvement
  • Contextual insight
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Book Queries/Proposals


$500

Flat Fee

  • Our Query & Proposal Review Service helps you put your best foot forward with agents and publishers. I’ll carefully review your materials, checking for clarity, professionalism, and market appeal. You’ll receive detailed feedback on structure, tone, and effectiveness, along with suggestions to make your pitch stand out. Whether it’s tightening your query letter or strengthening your book proposal, this service ensures your submission is polished, compelling, and ready to get noticed.
  • Detailed feedback
  • Market readiness check
  • Strengthening the pitch
  • Bio & Platform guidance
  • Actionable suggestions
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Why Choose RLA Publishing?

At RLA Publishing, we believe editing should be a partnership — not a transaction. Too many authors feel ignored or rushed through the process by large editing firms that treat manuscripts like assembly-line projects. That’s why we’ve built our book editing services around personalized support, open communication, and genuine collaboration.


When you work with us, you’ll never be left wondering what’s happening with your manuscript. We provide detailed, thoughtful feedback and ongoing guidance tailored to your voice, genre, and goals — because your story deserves individual attention, not a one-size-fits-all edit.


With 18+ years of experience in editing, publishing, and content development, we combine professional expertise with the kind of care and responsiveness that’s rare in this industry. Our affordable book editing services are designed to fit your budget while maintaining the highest quality standards, making us one of the best book editing services for indie authors who value both excellence and support.


Our Promise: Every client receives concierge-level communication, transparent pricing, and edits that strengthen—not silence—their voice.


Choose RLA Publishing for editing services that put your story first. You’ll get more than polished pages — you’ll get a trusted partner who’s invested in your success.

Happy Clients

The first publisher I worked with really didn't do anything for me, but they sure charged a pretty penny. Raynie was so easy to work with. She checked in with me regularly and gave great advice. She edited my book with a decent turn around. I couldnʻt even get the other guys to answer an email in a timely manner. 

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Jenifer Mann

RLA is Excellent!!! This is a great company for self publishing your book. From editing, to formatting, to cover design—and all the way through publishing my book on Amazon, I could not ask for better support. And,of course, the final print product is awesome. I’m extremely pleased and am currently working on my next book!

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Doug Taylor