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Editing that makes exceptional books publication-ready.

Trusted by USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling authors and by authors whose books have been acquired by Penguin Random House imprints. From debut novels to rapid-release series, we’ll help make your manuscript publication-ready.

Developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading for indie authors.

Plus cover design, formatting, and marketing when you're ready to publish.​

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What authors say

The Ever King by LJ Andrews, Proofread by Keele Publishing

"Cindy was amazing to work with. She took my books and expedited them since I can’t seem to write a book before a deadline. Even still, she caught so many grammatical errors two other passes had missed. Very efficient and wonderful work."

 

LJ Andrews

USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Broken Kingdoms and The Ever Seas. The Ever King and The Ever Queen were acquired by Berkley and Ace (Penguin Random House).

Keeping Lilith by Nicole Flockton. Line Edited by Keele Publishing.

"I’ve worked with Cindy Ray Hale on a number of books and find her edits helpful and insightful. She’s very professional and responds to queries quickly."

 

Nicole Flockton

USA Today bestselling author

Mad About Yule by Genny Carrick Sweet Romcom edited by Keele Publishing

"I’ve been so pleased working with Cindy on my last several books! She’s thorough, thoughtful, and gets drafts back to me on time, a must for us indie authors! Whether she’s helping me strengthen characters and story in a developmental edit or combing over my grammar and commas in a line edit, I know she’ll make my book shine. I trust Cindy with my books and wholeheartedly recommend her work."

 

Genny Carrick

How it works

Three simple steps from finished draft to the right editor.

1. Send your first chapter

Tell us your genre, heat level, word count, and deadline. Attach your first chapter, or send it later.

2. Get your free sample edit

We edit your first 1,000 words and match you with an editor who specializes in your genre.

3. Book your edit

You get a clear per-word quote and timeline. No hidden fees, and no pressure to book.

Professional editing strengthens your manuscript, preserves your unique voice, and prepares your book to meet the expectations of today’s readers.

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​Editing and Proofreading​

Packages from $0.0585 per word

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All finished with your book? Ready to polish it up? Our team of editors are standing by to help your book shine. We offer multiple rounds of editing at Keele Publishing with a stellar team of professionals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

His to Hold by Tia Marlee. Sweet Romance Cover Design by Keele Publishing

Book Cover Design

From $300

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The first step to marketing your book is having a cover that is eye-catching and fits in with the other books of the genre. At Keele Publishing, we study the market to deliver the right cover for your story.

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Marketing

From $100

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Need help with your blurb? Need a PA to manage your social media? Need some hand-holding on your journey? Looking to run Facebook ads and don’t know where to start? Keele Publishing has your back.

Mentoring for Romance Authors by Keele Publishing

​Mentoring​​

$100 per hour

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Overwhelmed and don’t know what you’re doing? We can help! We offer mentoring and author coaching whether you’re looking to traditionally publish or publish on your own.

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Sweet Romance Book Formatting by Keele Publishing. Vellum Formatting.

Formatting

From $200

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Book formatting is a meticulous process that involves organizing and enhancing your content to create a visually appealing interior for your book. 

 

From manuscript to finished book.

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Candle in the Wind by Kim Baccellia editing and cover design by Keele Publishing

We did the editing, formatting, and book cover design on this one.

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More Support for Your Publishing Journey

From formatting and book-cover design to publishing support, our team can help you prepare your book for release.

An editor who loves your genre

Our team of editors and designers each work in the genres they read for fun. We match every author with the right specialist, at every heat level from sweet and clean to spicy.

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Romance  ·  Romantasy  ·  Romantic suspense  ·  Rom-com  ·  Thriller  ·  Sweet and clean

From the blog

Your 8-Step Guide to Self-Publishing: From Manuscript to Market

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Request Your Free Sample Edit

Tell us about your book, and we’ll match you with the editor who fits your genre. We’ll edit the first 1,000 words of your manuscript free (for manuscripts of 20,000 words or more).

What do you need help with?
Genre
Heat level

Free sample edits are for manuscripts of 20,000 words or more.

Type of edit
Your editing budget
When do you need it?
How did you hear about us?

Optional. No file handy? Submit anyway and we’ll email you.

Our rates: Content edit $0.035/word · Line edit $0.030/word · Proofread $0.018/word. Packages save 10%.

Keele Publishing Indie Author Services, Developmental Editing, Line Editing, and Proofreading

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