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Author Services

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Books aren’t just made. They’re carved out word by word, line by line, cover to cover.

I’m ChristaCarol: award-winning author, editor, and cover designer who knows exactly how hard it is to bring a story from spark to spine. Whether you need a plot-whisperer, a line-level story surgeon, or a cover that makes people stop scrolling... I’ve got you!

Services
Offered

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✍️ Editing Services

Developmental Editing – $0.02–$0.03/ word
Big-picture structure, pacing, plot, character arcs.

 

Line Editing – $0.015–$0.02/ word
Style, tone, sentence flow, dialogue tightening.

Proofreading – $0.007–$0.01/ word
Final pass for grammar, typos, and consistency.

Manuscript Critique – Starting at $150
In-depth editorial letter, no in-line changes.

Every quote is based on word count and the complexity of the story. I’ll never upcharge you for being too awesome... or too early in your writing journey.

Need just 10k words reviewed? I’ll treat it like gold. Have a weird hybrid project? Let's talk it through.

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🎨 Cover Design

eBook Covers

Crisp, market-savvy covers that look stunning on screens big and small.
$300–$400

  • Includes hi-res files for Amazon KDP, EPUB, Ingram, and social promo

  • Includes 1 concept + 2 rounds of revision

Paperback Wraps (KDP/Ingram-Ready)

Full cover design including spine + back layout, built to your printer's specs.
$450–$600

  • Includes barcode placement, blurb design, author bio, and print bleed

  • Can bundle with eBook cover or purchased separately

Hardcover Wraps + Dust Jacket (Special Editions)

Built for collector editions, ARCs, and pre-orders. Casewrap or jacketed.
$600–$750

  • Includes dust jacket flaps, enhanced spine, optional foil/spot UV mockups

  • Tailored for IngramSpark, Lulu, KDP hardback, or offset printers

  • Bonus: mockups for promo use available upon request

Full Illustration or High-Concept Art Covers

Includes original illustration, photo manipulation, or composite art.
$500–$900

  • Ideal for fantasy, sci-fi, horror, or niche subgenres needing visual punch

  • Includes 1 custom concept, 2–3 revisions, and layered source file (if requested)

Optional Add-Ons

  • Social Media Teasers (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Banners) – $25–$75

  • 3D Book Mockups – $25 each

I don’t do cookie-cutter edits or cover templates. Every story gets my full attention, every time.

ChristaCarol Jones

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