KS Author Services covers the gamut of a writer’s needs. Below are short descriptions of what we offer, and each can be customized to fit your needs and adjusted as you desire. Because of this, our pricing is reasonable and flexible.
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Author Support
Virtual Assistance (service provided by NOLAKim)
Assistance with newsletter management, professional scheduling, graphics creation, and ARC team management is offered and can be tailored to your needs.
Social Media Management (service provided by NOLAKim)
Social media posts are created and monitored, and engagement with fans and reader groups is provided across a variety of platforms based on your needs and desires.
Book Promotion (service provided by NOLAKim)
Promotional services are offered for both new releases and backlist titles, including managing posts/takeovers in other authors’ groups, creating graphics and posts for general book rec groups, and organizing, promoting, and monitoring new release parties.
Professional Reading and Evaluation
Alpha/Developmental Reading (service provided by SandyB)
Your manuscript is reviewed during the writing process at your discretion. Attention is paid to character arcs (primary and secondary), plot and subplot development, pacing and clarity, continuity, and any specific concerns you may have. In addition, a final continuity check can be added as an option. While this is more involved than a traditional alpha read, it is not the level of a full developmental edit.
Beta Reading (service provided by NOLAKim)
Your finished manuscript is read with specfic attention paid to flow, character traits and arcs, plot details, and tropes. For an extra charge, you can request pull quotes for any marketing materials you may produce.
Audio Proofing (service provided by NOLAKim)
The provided audio file is reviewed alongside your book for clarity and accuracy, and a report is provided that notes any errors in the narration or the file itself. Special attention is paid to the narrator’s consistency, including but not limited to: dialect, pronunciation, and tone. For an extra charge, you can request pull quotes for any audo marketing materials you may produce.
Editing
Line/Stylistic Editing (service provided by SandyB)
Your draft manuscript is read at a sentence-by-sentence level in order to help tighten flow, voice, language, and tone. While copy editing is not the primary focus, adding that component is an option.
Developmental Editing (service provided by SandyB)
A developmental edit includes everything in a developmental read, but at a more detailed level. In addition, retooling and restructuring may be suggested with specific attention paid to craft and mechanics to support the story as a whole. Comments are throughout the document and a final summary report of key areas for focus is provided.
DIY Team
Not sure what you are looking for? Want some combination of the above and even more? KS Author Services offers a bundle of any of the above options combined with group chats, monthly or quarterly video meetings, strategic planning and scheduling, and other services. This plan is for a person at any stage in their writing career, but newer authors may find it especially helpful.
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