Thanks to Author J.A. (Jen) Owenby for this information
Please let her know how YOU fared in comparison 😀
I received an article with this information and wanted to share. Although I didn’t use Reedsy for editing and my book cover, I found I fell within most of the pricing ranges.
One thing I didn’t see on this infographic was the Q&A time with the editor. I certainly had questions as I moved through the process and the last thing I wanted was to be left hanging if my editor said, “this doesn’t work in the plot.” I’ve worked with previous editors who would make a comment and instead of being able to ask a few questions you had to make the changes, submit, and pay again. I’m not clear what Reedsy offers, but if you’re looking for an editor, it’s an important topic to ask about.
By Maryann Yin on May. 2, 2016 
Until Next Time…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Great infographc and very useful.
I thought I spent a fortune for my cover… but I see that it is actually in the average price. Kind of comforting. Kind of…
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I think a lot of authors feel that way about cover and editing costs Sarah, but they are sound investments if done by professionals 🐵
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That’s why I was willing to pay for my cover and my editing… even if I ended up spending more than I had thought I would.
Besides, back when I ran my Etsy shop, I learned that it’s the pic that sales the item. A professional cover was a big investment for me, but I knew I needed to do it.
I knew the same of editing, of course, but that cost me a lot less 😉
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It’s certainly a striking cover Sarah 👍🐵
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This is interesting. I spent a fraction of this for each of my books and poured more money into promotion. There are ways to cut some of these costs significantly.
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These are guidelines only Don, there are always ways to spend wisely 😀
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Agreed. I may make that a subject of a future post and show where I’ve found some ways to minimize spend on some aspects. Thanks.
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Sounds like a good post Don 😀
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Thanks, Jen, and Chris, for this interesting and helpful information. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Always welcome Suzanne 😀
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Very interesting – I like to see it broken down like this. Helpful if I decide to go this way.
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👍😃
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I meant “about CS”. I need more coffee!
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😄😄😄
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This article discusses the Reedsy graphic from an editor’s standpoint and explains why some of their numbers may be misleading and/or incorrect. (It’s not an attack on Reedsy, I should point out!). https://www.copyediting.com/reedsy-and-the-copyeditor-part-1-how-much-does-it-pay/
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Thanks for that link Susan, it looks an interesting article 👍😃
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It’s not cheap to self-publish. But for anything of value, money and hard work are key. Thanks for sharing, Chris. P.S. I’ll be revealing the 3D cover on my blog (with a link to your services) in about 20 minutes. 🙂
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WOW – I’d better keep a lookout for that then Tracy – I take it the CreateSpace cover was acceptable to them?
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Hee hee, thanks, Chris. I’ll email you separately above CS. FYI – that’s on my lengthy to-do list. 🙂 You rock!
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