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The services offered via Indiescififantasy (ISF Author Services) are designed to assist authors at any stage of the writing, editing, or publishing process – from the inkling of an idea through to promotion.
ISF Author Services consists of eight team members, each focusing on an area of expertise. Packages are available for those who require full project management.
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Writing Services
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For authors who require more one-to-one interaction to develop the manuscript. This service includes:
- Brainstorming
- Outlining/planning
- Plot analysis
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If you have had a great idea for a book, but aren’t sure where to start, this service will help you organise your ideas and create an outline, develop character profiles, and more.
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Your story will be read and the story broken down into plot, themes, and character movement and interaction, allowing you to step back and see the bigger picture in an easy-to-navigate spreadsheet.
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Developmental Editing
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This service includes a single read, after which you will receive an editorial letter highlighting its weaknesses and strengths, with advice on steps you can take to improve it.
*Includes plot analysis
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This service looks at your manuscript in depth and includes:
- Manuscript Assessment
- Plot Analysis
- Deep line edit
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This service is for manuscripts that have been through our developmental editing process and checks plot development and inconsistencies have been resolved.
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Copy Editing
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Your manuscript is examined for writing style, repetition, overused words, tightening sentences, grammar usage, and clarification.
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This edit assumes that both a development and line edit have been completed, and focuses on grammar, spelling, style, and punctuation.
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A proof-edit is performed before formatting but after copy editing and checks your manuscript for typos and technical errors.
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Pre-publication
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Formatting of your manuscript’s interior for either (or both) ebook and print.
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This service will check your formatted book for punctuation and formatting accuracy.
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Professional design of book covers for both ebook and print formats
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Pre-launch
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Guided or managed navigation of the submission process for Createspace, Ingram, and KDP print.
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This service includes setting up a WordPress website, design, Facebook author page, Twitter profile, and guidance on how to build your author platform.
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Managed book launches, book tours and online (Facebook) events
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Promotion
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