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Ardith's Audiobook Package – only $299!

This package is a good choice for authors who have a recorded their books and want the book edited and readied for distribution. This includes editing for 120 minutes of recording time.

The package includes:

retakes, mistakes, long pauses removal;
making the audio consistent in audio levels;
manual removal of any mic pops, mouth clicks, loud breaths and other unpleasant mouth sounds;
background noise reduction;
mastering the audio and converting the files to meet ACX / Audible requirements.

If you do not have a recording or your work, we can arrange for professional voice actors to record your work for an additional charge. Contact us for details.

Price List

Editing Services

Proofreading

1¢/word

Even the most meticulous of authors and editors can make mistakes. We recommend a thorough proofread before your book is produced.

Copyediting

2¢/word

Spelling (we’re fluent in US, British, and Canadian spelling), grammar, word usage, consistency, and accuracy: all these things go a long way to making a professional book that’s easy and pleasant to read.

Substantive Editing

3¢/word

Plot, characters, structure, writing style, and reading level: Ardith editors can advise on all these elements and more, making your words say exactly what you want them to say.

Manuscript Evaluation

199

Our experienced editors will give you an honest, thorough evaluation of your manuscript, presenting you with a written report outlining any further work it needs and telling you the truth about its commercial potential.

Manuscript evaluation (150 pages, $12 per 10 additional pages)

Marketing Services

Press Release

A professional, well-written press release will attract the right kind of media attention for your book.

Press Release Distribution

350+

We will distribute your press release to our list of outlets or to our list of specialist or niche reviewers.

Distribute press release to 100 media outlets (radio & TV stations, newspapers, magazines, literary journals, websites) $350.

• 100 media outlets $350

• 500 media outlets $500

• 1,000 media outlets $750

• 5,000 media outlets $1,500

• (postage extra)

Email Campaign

199

Send electronic press releases to our list of influential reviewers or to our list of specialist or niche reviewers.

Web Marketing Campaign

call

Perhaps your book is best suited to a Web marketing campaign. We can help you find the blogs, websites, and online communities where your readers hang out. We can email press releases for you, or provide the material and let your fingers do the clicking.

Electronic Media Kit

An electronic file containing a press release, author photo, excerpt from your book, a ready-to-run review of the book, and interview, which can be sent to reviewers, editors, and producers.

Book Distribution Service

Through our print-on-demand partners, we can ensure your book never goes out of print and is available for sale to all bookstores, both online and bricks and mortar. When an order comes in, the books are printed and shipped to the customer without you having to lift a finger. It is $99 per year to maintain the file, and authors receive 40% royalties on each net sale. Contact Ardith for more information.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Please contact Ardith for estimates.