21st Street Editing

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the same quality editing service to urban, hip hop and alternative erotic literary authors as the traditional editing services, at an affordable price.

We provide quality editing for all genres and specialize in urban, erotic and street literature. Traditional editing companies do not always know how to properly edit certain genres of fiction if they are not immersed in the specific culture.  We know that sometimes, grammatical errors are intentional and all verbiage does not have traditional meanings. In order to provide the reader with a "real life" look into the mind of the author, some words and references are fundamental in keeping the proper tone. Here are some examples: 

In urban fiction, the words- ain't, nigga, trippin', crunk, y'all, slippin', etc. may be intentional and acceptable. A traditional service would refuse those words and change them, possibly changing the tone and intent of the author. In erotic lifestyle fiction, when referencing the Dom / sub situation from the sub's view point, an example is that we know that any references the sub makes to them self would be in lowercase letters and reference to the Dom will always be capitalized. Traditional services would not recognize this intention without clarification. 

Heavy Editing - Affirm consistency in all mechanical matters- spelling, capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, abbreviations, format of lists, etc. Correct all errors in grammar, syntax and usage. Ask for or supply terms likely to be new to readers. Query or fix any facts that are faulty in logic. Note any text, tables or illustrations that may require permission to reprint. (Fee is PER PAGE). Optional Guideline: Allow deviation from house style if the author consistently uses acceptable variants. Payment plans are available. $3.99 (Per Manuscript Page)

Proofread: Complete review of your manuscript with little or no editing. This process is for manuscripts that have their final editing process and not to be used as a substitute for line or copy editing. $249.00 (Includes custom Style Sheet)

Self-Publishing Package: Is your manuscript complete? Allow us to take it from here! * assignment of an ISBN number * professional editing * custom black and white typesetting (interior layout) * custom book cover - back cover, barcode and spine * eBook Cover (front) * Paperback and eBook Distribution *  Project Manager (vertical management so your project manager is with you and available to you every step of the way for phenomenal author support) * Master file of eBook * Master file for print for use with any professional printer/publishing outlet *  Optional POD and distribution for authors who would like us to handle their work long term at no upfront cost to the author * 100 (ONE HUNDRED) paperbacks, delivered directly to your door. Cost: $3,999.00 (payment plans start at $1,500 down and $250.00 per month)

Autobiography/Ghostwriting Package: Have an account of your life recorded to pass down from generation to generation. Share your story and use it to encourage friends and family, and generations of people to come. The entire process is done easily online, by answering a simple questionnaire. A 21st Street editor will turn your story into a professionally published paperback. Package includes 50 copies of your completed novel and the ability to order more at your convenience. The rights to the story remain the authors as 21st Street just assists with the writing and publishing steps. Cost: $4,999.00 (payment plans start at $1,500.00 down and $250.00 per month)

AUTHOR WARNING: Most providers break these services down and upcharge individually. Similar services to ours charge over $10,000.00 to provide each of these self-publishing steps in a publishing package - and then, only provide TEN (10) paperback copies to the author once the work is complete. Some services don't include professional editing in packages that cost significantly more than our entire package. A book should never be published without being professionally edited first. Other services have been known to dupe novice authors into unknowingly signing away their rights. We do not. Our clients maintain 100% of their rights and remain the work's copyright holder. Everything listed is included in the cost of our self-publishing package and we keep NO RIGHTS to the author's work. No hidden or additional fees. We are literary service providers that help self-publishing authors, indie authors and small publishers put out the highest quality work possible on a reasonable publishing budget.

Inmate Editing: Services for Inmates- Inmates may submit their writing for editing or for review by mail. We accept inmate trustee checks and money orders for payment and will type the manuscript in the proper format to be submitted to traditional publishing companies. We will also mail your agent, a memory stick with a copy of the typed manuscript/completed files.$6.99 (Per Manuscript Page)

Typesetting for Print: Including but not limited to, overall page layout; fonts to be used; margins; the arrangement of the paragraphs; the methodology of paragraph breaks; hyphenations rules,  headers, footers, tables, contents, utilization of white space and so on. Typesetting is compatible with Amazon's KDP Program unless otherwise specified. $149.00 (ebook bundle discount available)

Typesetting for eBook (Amazon's Kindle and B&N Nook): This includes the overall page layout; fonts to be used; margins; the arrangement of the paragraphs; the methodology of paragraph breaks; hyphenations rules, headers, footers, tables, contents, utilization of white space and so on. This will be returned to you in a Word format. Typesetting is compatible with Amazon's KDP Program unless otherwise specified. $99.99 (print file bundle discount available)

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