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Haunted Unicorn - Dev Edits, Beta Reads, Vellum Formatting

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Developmental Editing - Scheduling from April 1, 2023 forward.
Beta Reading - Scheduling from April 1, 2023 forward.
Ebook/Paperback Formatting - Scheduling as requests received.
Sample Edit - Scheduling from April 1, 2023 forward.




Current Discounts Available: None at this time.​

Hello, fellow Kboarders! :D

I'm currently offering the following services through Haunted Unicorn Publishing: Developmental Editing and Beta Reading, plus Ebook and Paperback Formatting. Details of each service is below, along with some of my credentials.

Ebook and Paperback Formatting

  • Simple, but clean, ebook formatting using the Vellum software.
  • 60,000 or less words --- Ebook Only - $13, Ebook and Paperback - $26, Paperback Only - $18; 60,001-120,000 words --- Ebook Only - $26, Ebook and Paperback - $52, Paperback Only - $36 (for further pricing, please visit the link below).
  • 3 different styles to choose from.
  • For further details and samples, please visit the Haunted Unicorn Publishing - Formatting page.

Beta Reading

  • Specialties are fantasy and horror, but I can beta read almost any other genre. Sorry, no erotica please, though.
  • $0.001 per word. So a 90,000-word book would cost $90. I will beta read short stories, but the minimum charge is $10.
  • Beta Plus - Add on for another $0.001 per word. For those who would like a more in depth discussion of my comments with me, to troubleshoot and think of ideas on how to change any problem areas. The discussion will be via email only.
  • For detailed information, please visit the Haunted Unicorn Publishing - Beta Reading page.

Developmental Editing

  • Specialties are fantasy and horror, but I can developmental edit almost any other genre. Sorry, no erotica please, though.
  • $0.006 per word. So a 90,000-word book would cost $540. I will do a developmental edit for short stories, but the minimum charge is $30.
  • A free sample edit is available! The first 1500 words of your book (one sample edit per person). Interested? Fill out the Sample Edit Request Form.
  • For detailed information, please visit the Haunted Unicorn Publishing - Editing page.

About Me

  • I have an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. While in the program I read, studied, and critiqued a range of genres.
  • I have been writing and critiquing for over two decades. In any critiques I've done, I focus more on the story and story elements rather than grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. I've done a handful of beta reads for some of my fellow WPF alums as well.
  • I also did some developmental editing for Dingbat Publishing in the past.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'm shy (aren't so many of us?) but friendly! And if you think anyone might be interested in the services I offer, please point them in my direction. I know there are many editors out there, but I'm hoping I can eventually stand out as I build a client list.

Happy writing, all. And read on! ;)
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I've been so crazy, busy, I've forgotten to pop in here and bump the thread.

Currently scheduling beta reading and developmental editing from December and into 2020!  :D
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Now scheduling beta reads and developmental edits for January 2020! Wow, the end of the year is coming up fast, isn't it?  :eek:
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Happy 2020, everyone!  ;D

I'm now scheduling developmental edits and beta reads from February 2 and forward.

I hope this is a great writing year for all!  8)
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Long, overdue bump. This year is already flying by fast!  :p
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Where has the month gone? (Mine went to the flu for the most part - ugh.)

I have a Developmental Edit discount available at this time. 10% off!

Happy writing, all.  :D
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Just want to draw everyone's attention to the notice in the first post.

I won't be doing any unscheduled developmental edits and beta reads until June 8, 2020. You can still schedule now for that date and forward, but I can't start any work until June 8.

I am still scheduling ebook/paperback formatting and sample edits.

With schools closed indefinitely around here, next week I have to start homeschooling my kids, and unfortunately that means taking a break from developmental edits and beta reads.

Thank you for understanding. I hope we all come out on the other end of this whole!
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Well, the kids are done with school, and I'm back into the swing of things with my own writing. So... until the school district decides the 2020-21 school year will also be all online learning (I sure hope things aren't in that bad of shape at that point, but you never know), I'm back at it with beta reading and developmental editing!

Also, feel free to ask questions at any time. Remember, my goal is to help you.

Happy writing!  :D
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Hello, all. Sorry I haven't updated this in a while, but last year was a wreck.

I'm still around and happy to take on beta reading, developmental editing, and formatting jobs!

Happy 2021, everyone!  8)
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Still happy to schedule any jobs. 2021 hasn't blown up on me yet!  :p
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Oh, boy. This new Kboards forum software is going to take some getting used to. My bookmarks are gone, and I'm not sure how to bookmark my own thread anymore! (I attempted Follow, but it doesn't show up in bookmarks - maybe just kinks that need ironing out.)

Anyway, I'm now scheduling from February 22 and forward. Happy writing, and read on! :giggle:
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I'm currently scheduling beta reads and developmental edits from April 1, 2021 and forward. And if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask! 📝
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Now scheduling edits and beta reads from April 19 and onward. Happy writing! 🙃
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Current availability for edits/beta reads is June 7 and forward. I hope everyone's writing is going well. 🧚‍♂️
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Still have availability. Happy writing, all! :alien:
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Now scheduling from August forward! 😁
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The rest of summer just kind of flew by! Currently scheduling from October 1 and forward. Happy writing. 🌞
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Happy New Year? Wow. Didn't realize it's been that long since I've posted. :eek:

Anyway, I'm still happily taking clients for developmental editing, beta reading, and formatting. Currently scheduling from February 1, 2022 and beyond!
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And we're into February! Currently scheduling from March 1, 2022 and beyond! ;)
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Life has taken me on a ride these last couple of months, clearly. Still scheduling developmental edits, beta reads, and formatting, though! Happy writing. ;)
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Just a friendly monthly update. Now open to schedule July 1, 2022 and forward! 😄
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