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Join the email list and get access to a self-edit bundle curated to match the major types of professional editing: developmental, line, and copy editing. These are perfect for those considering hiring an editor (but not knowing what service they need) or writers wanting to up their self-editing game.

Author Services

T.E. Main-Ruhle LLC primarily provides professional editing. However, PA services, content creation, and premade art (coming soon!) are also available.

Developmental Editing - $0.008/word

In-depth analysis of the foundational story elements such as plot structure, pacing, POV, and characterization.

Developmental Editing - $0.008/word

Line Editing and Copyediting - $0.009/word

A combined editing service focused on line-by-line polish and flow suggestions as well as language correctness.

Line Editing and Copyediting - $0.009/word

Proofreading - $0.003/word

The final detailed sweep for any remaining typos, stylistic inconsistencies, and formatting errors before publication.

Proofreading - $0.003/word

Two Service Editing Package - $0.01/word

Choose between two options for this package: developmental editing + line/copy editing or line/copy editing and a proofread.

Two Service Editing Package - $0.01/word

Comprehensive Editing Package - $0.015/word

An all-in-one package that ensures you cover all the bases from developmental editing to proofreading.

Comprehensive Editing Package - $0.015/word

Author Personal Assistant - Starting at $150/month

Can include email correspondence, newsletters, reminders, social media post creation, beta reading/arc reading, research, basic manuscript formatting via Kindle Create or Atticus, discounted book-editing services, website design and other suggested tasks.

Author Personal Assistant - Starting at $150/month

Beta Read - Free, limited availability

Every month, T.E. Main-Ruhle LLC offers a complimentary beta reading slot on a first come, first serve basis. This includes filling out an author-curated questionnaire and providing detailed feedback on story elements of the author's choosing.

Beta Read - Free, limited availability

Editing Service Survey - Free

If you're not sure what type of editing service you need, I'll direct you to a form to fill out that provides me with information about your writing and manuscript. Please answer all questions honestly. Within 24 hours I will get back to you with my recommendation.

Editing Service Survey - Free

Sample Edit - Free

You'll be asked to provide an 1,000 word or chapter length sample of your manuscript and I will provide editing suggestions and commentary based on the service you're interested in, at no cost to you.

Sample Edit - Free

Get a free sample edit and/or free consultation

Please note that I only edit romance novels or stories with a predominant romantic subplot. ❤️

What kind of service do you need?

If you answered "I'm not sure," please help me determine what editing service you may need by filling out a separate form here.

Please include a 1,000 word sample from the beginning (developmental request) or middle (all other requests) of your manuscript.

Clients

​"Taryne went above and beyond in meeting these needs! She provided regular updates, hyped up the elements of the story that stood out to her, caught things that slipped through the cracks, finished earlier than I expected, and helped me put together some materials to help me with formatting my WIP (book 2).
 
I am so grateful she was recommended to me by another author, and I’d like to pass forward the kindness by recommending her to you!"

Becca Ray Blackwell - Proofreading

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