Editing & Proofreading
Four levels of editing.
One team. One voice.
Every manuscript needs a different kind of attention. We offer all four industry-standard editing types, each building on the last. Prices are per 10,000 words — minimum engagement applies.
Level 1 — Final Polish
Proofreading
The last set of eyes before your book goes live. Catches what everyone else missed — the typo on page 147, the doubled word, the missing comma.
What we fix
Spelling errors
Punctuation
Grammar
Formatting inconsistencies
Repeated words
Spacing & hyphenation
from
$30
per 10,000 words
Level 2 — Line by Line
Copy Editing
Goes beyond spelling to fix how sentences work — ensuring your writing is consistent, clear, and flows naturally from one paragraph to the next.
What we fix
All proofreading
Sentence structure
Tone consistency
Tense & POV
Word choice
Style guide compliance
from
$50
per 10,000 words
Level 3 — Voice & Craft
Line Editing
Deep craft-level editing focused on your unique voice. We strengthen every sentence — tightening prose, improving rhythm, and ensuring each word earns its place.
What we improve
All copy editing
Prose rhythm
Dialogue quality
Pacing
Metaphor & imagery
Emotional resonance
from
$75
per 10,000 words
Level 4 — Big Picture
Developmental Editing
The most comprehensive form of editing. We evaluate your entire manuscript as a whole — structure, pacing, character arcs, argument strength, and whether your book achieves what it sets out to do.
What we evaluate
Overall structure
Plot / argument arc
Character development
Chapter ordering
Pacing & tension
Reader experience
from
$120
per 10,000 words
Bundle discount: Combine Copy Editing + Proofreading for 15% off. Combine all four for 25% off. Contact us for a custom quote on your full manuscript.
Translation Services
English ↔ Swahili.
More than words.
True translation isn't word-for-word. It's meaning-for-meaning. Our translators are native speakers in both languages with literary backgrounds — ensuring your book reads naturally in its new language.
Standard
Literary Translation
Full manuscript translation by a professional native-language translator. One revision round included.
$0.08 per word
~$3,200 for a 40,000-word book
- English → Swahili or Swahili → English
- Native literary translator
- Idioms & cultural adaptation
- One revision round
- ✕Proofreading of translation
- ✕Parallel bilingual edition
Premium
Translation + Review
Full translation plus a second independent translator reviews and proofreads the output for maximum accuracy.
$0.13 per word
~$5,200 for a 40,000-word book
- Everything in Standard
- Second translator review
- Full proofreading of translation
- Two revision rounds
- Glossary of key terms
- ✕Parallel bilingual edition
Bilingual Edition
Parallel Edition
Produce a beautiful bilingual book — English and Swahili side-by-side. Perfect for educational, devotional, and children's books.
Custom
Quoted per project
- Everything in Premium Translation
- Dual-column layout design
- ePub + Print-ready PDF
- Two-language metadata setup
- Published on all 5 platforms
Ghostwriting
Your ideas. Your name.
Our words.
You have the knowledge, the story, the experience — but not the time or words to write it. Our professional ghostwriters work closely with you to capture your voice and produce a book that is entirely, authentically yours. Full confidentiality guaranteed.
Short Form
Novella / Guide
Up to 20,000 words. Ideal for business guides, spiritual devotionals, or short-form stories.
$800
Up to 20,000 words
- 2 planning interviews
- Outline + chapter plan
- Full draft in your voice
- 2 revision rounds
- Full NDA & confidentiality
Full Book
Complete Manuscript
40,000–80,000 words. The full ghostwriting experience — from concept to complete, publish-ready manuscript.
$2,500
40,000 – 80,000 words
- 5 in-depth planning sessions
- Full outline & chapter plan
- Complete draft in your voice
- Copy editing included
- 3 revision rounds
- Full NDA & confidentiality
All-Inclusive
Write + Publish
We write your book and publish it on all 5 platforms. The complete end-to-end service — from idea to global bookshelf.
$3,200
Write + Publish bundle
- Everything in Complete Manuscript
- Standard Publishing package
- ISBN procurement
- All 5 platforms live
- Save $149 vs. buying separately
Biography Writing
A life well lived
deserves to be written.
Whether for yourself, a parent, a church leader, a business visionary, or a historical figure — our biography writers conduct interviews, research, and craft a narrative that honours the full truth of a life.
Short Biography / Tribute Popular
5,000–10,000 words. Perfect for commemorative booklets, church programmes, memorial tributes, or a chapter in a larger publication.
$350
5,000–10,000 words
Standard Biography
20,000–40,000 words. A full narrative biography with interviews, research, and chapter structure. Covers life, legacy, work, and impact.
$1,200
20,000–40,000 words
Full Authorised Biography
50,000+ words. Comprehensive biography with extensive interviews, archival research, and photographic integration. Suitable for prominent leaders, pastors, politicians, and business figures.
$3,500+
50,000+ words
Family / Ancestral History
Document your family's history across generations — interviews with elders, family tree, photographs, and narrative storytelling. A lasting legacy for your family.
$900
per project
Writing Training & Workshops
Learn to write better.
Publish with confidence.
From first-time writers to experienced authors looking to sharpen their craft, our training programmes are tailored to East African stories, languages, and publishing realities.
Online / In-person
Introduction to Creative Writing
$79
per person
- 6-week online course (1 session/week)
- Story structure & character development
- Finding your writing voice
- Writing in Swahili or English
- Weekly writing exercises & feedback
- Certificate of completion
Online / In-person
From Manuscript to Market
$120
per person
- 8-week publishing masterclass
- Editing your own work
- Book cover & interior design basics
- Digital publishing platforms walkthrough
- Metadata & discoverability strategy
- Marketing your book on social media
Group — In-person or Virtual
Corporate & Institutional Writing Workshop
$450
per group (up to 20)
- Full-day or 2-day intensive workshop
- Report, proposal & business writing
- Tailored to NGOs, churches, government offices
- Participants receive workbook
- Post-workshop follow-up Q&A session
1-on-1 Coaching
Personal Author Coaching
$60
per session (60 min)
- Private 1-on-1 with a professional author
- Manuscript critique & feedback
- Career & publishing strategy
- Goal-setting for writing projects
- Bundles of 5 sessions: $250 (save $50)
Design Services
A book is judged
by its cover.
We design covers that stop readers mid-scroll. Every design is custom, culturally resonant, and platform-optimised for all five digital stores.
Book Cover Design Most Requested
Custom front cover, spine, and back cover. Includes 3 initial concepts, 2 revision rounds, and final files in all required formats for ePub and print.
$150
per book
Book Interior / Layout Design
Professional typesetting and interior layout for print-ready books. Chapter headers, fonts, margins, page numbers, and ornamental elements. Delivered as print-ready PDF.
$120
per book
Social Media Launch Kit
10 custom-designed social media graphics for your book launch — Instagram posts, Facebook banners, WhatsApp status cards. Includes author quote cards and cover reveals.
$80
10 graphics
Author Website (Single Page)
A clean, professional author website featuring your bio, book listings, links to all platforms, and a contact form. Mobile-optimised and ready to go live within 5 days.
$250
one-time
More Services
Everything else
an author needs.
Press Release Writing
A professionally written book launch press release ready to send to media outlets, radio stations, newspapers, and bloggers in Tanzania and East Africa.
$60
per release
Book Proposal Writing
For authors seeking traditional publishers. We write a compelling book proposal including overview, market analysis, chapter summaries, author bio, and competitive titles.
$200
per proposal
Audiobook Production New
We convert your ePub or manuscript into a professional audiobook — narration, studio recording, editing, and mastering. Delivered in ACX-ready format for Audible.
$15
per finished minute
ISBN Registration
We procure and register a unique ISBN for your book — a requirement for most major platforms and libraries. Registered in your name as publisher.
$25
per title
Copyright Registration Assistance
We guide you through registering your work with COSOTA (Copyright Society of Tanzania) to protect your intellectual property under Tanzanian law.
$40
per title
Royalty Monitoring & Reporting
Monthly tracking of your book sales and royalties across all 5 platforms, consolidated into a single easy-to-read report delivered to your inbox.
$25
per month
Print-on-Demand Setup
We format and set up your book for print-on-demand via Amazon KDP Print or IngramSpark — so readers can also order a physical paperback copy anywhere in the world.
$99
per book
ePub Conversion Only
Already have a manuscript and just need a clean, validated ePub file with linked Table of Contents and metadata? We deliver a standards-compliant ePub 3 file.
$49
per book
Not sure which service you need?
Send us your manuscript and tell us your goal. We'll recommend the right combination of services and give you a transparent, itemised quote — no obligation.