Chaffinch Press Publishing Services
As well as providing full publishing services to our authors, Chaffinch Press offers independent paid publishing services for writers who require assistance with completing and refining their manuscript.
Chaffinch Press’s editorial services will polish your manuscript and ensure a professional presentation if you choose to self-publish, as well as increasing its chances of being accepted by a commercial or independent publisher.
NOTE: Please note paying for the services does not guarantee publication by Chaffinch Press, though writers are welcome to submit their finished manuscripts.
Editorial Assessment – Fiction
Our editor will critique your work carefully, commenting on matters of structure, content and style, highlighting any areas requiring work. This will offer you a road-map of how to improve your manuscript and ensure that it meets industry standards.
This will increase your chances of getting it published, and of producing a professionally produced book if you plan to self-publish.
What it costs.
Editorial assessment, fiction manuscripts up to 100,000 words: €190 Editorial assessment, fiction manuscripts up to 150,000 words: €210 Please note that this service does not cover nonfiction. This fee is payable in advance. Submit Manuscript
What it costs.
Editorial assessment, fiction manuscripts up to 100,000 words: €190 Editorial assessment, fiction manuscripts up to 150,000 words: €210 Please note that this service does not cover nonfiction. This fee is payable in advance. Submit Manuscript
Editorial Assessment – Poetry
Do you need a comprehensive, professional overview of your poetry collection by an experienced poetry editor?
Our editor’s commentary will include comments on content and style, and highlight any areas requiring work. It will also include structural suggestions about the sequencing and placement of poems, or any poems which could be omitted, to strengthen your collection stronger and make it more cohesive.
This will increase your chances of getting it published, and of producing a professionally produced book if you plan to self-publish.
What it costs
Editorial assessment, poetry manuscripts up to 50,000 words: €110
Submit Manuscript
Copy Editing – Fiction
Copy editing is a detailed line-by-line process that ensures that your finished manuscript will shine. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and consistency are all addressed, together with the rhythm and flow of your narrative.
All changes are made using Track Changes so you can approve or reject each one.
Charges for copy editing necessarily vary depending on the length and nature of your manuscript.
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Manuscript Preparation And Formatting
This service is primarily for those who wish to self-publish or who want to have their finished manuscript print-ready.
Preparing a manuscript for print, either with your own printer or through a print-on-demand service is complex and time-consuming.
If not done correctly, your final book can end up poorly finished and unprofessional.
The service includes:
1. Formatting your manuscript
2. Formatting of front and back matter
3. Placement of prelims, including title pages and imprint pages.
The cost for manuscript preparation and formatting is €150.00
Submit Manuscript
Book Cover Design
Cover design suits those who wish to self-publish. All designs are based on stock images, art or graphics, or a quality image provided by the author. Please see our catalogue to view covers designed by Chaffinch Press designers.
The service includes:
design preparation based on an agreed image or artwork placement of titles and credits on front cover and spine placement of blurb, logos, and reviews on the back cover placement of ISBN and barcode supplied by the author.
The cost for cover design is a flat fee of €195.00 and assumes agreed artwork prior to commencement of work. Submit Manuscript
The service includes:
design preparation based on an agreed image or artwork placement of titles and credits on front cover and spine placement of blurb, logos, and reviews on the back cover placement of ISBN and barcode supplied by the author.
The cost for cover design is a flat fee of €195.00 and assumes agreed artwork prior to commencement of work. Submit Manuscript
Copy Editing – Poetry
Copy editing poetry is a sensitive process, involving suggestions for improving the rhythm and pace of each poem and the work as a whole. If appropriate, questions about grammar or spelling are raised. The unique voice of the poet is respected at all times.
All suggestions are made using Track Changes so you can approve or reject each one.
Charges for poetry editing start at €300, but necessarily vary depending on the length and nature of your collection.
Submit Manuscript
Contact Chaffinch Press
To hire a book designer, email us at [email protected] with an outline of your requirements.