What clients have to say about our editing:
"In the course of writing three mystery novels, I have had my work proofread by a gamut of people ranging from amateur to the professional. Out of the literally hundreds of proofreaders, none have done a better job than Longhorn Creek Press. I learned more from reading one page of the edited material they did than I ever did from attaining my Master's Degree in Creative Writing."
- L.C. Hayden, acclaimed author of Where Secrets Lie"Efforts to attract an agent's or an editor's attention require prose that flows, believable plots, and dynamic dialogue. A good writer can posses these qualities and turn their work into a saleable novel. The secret--a professional edit or critique.
An editor at Longhorn Creek Press set my work on that track. A phrase altered here, a snippet of dialogue inserted there, a twist midway to heighten the suspense. A writer can trust her work to their capable pen. Never butchering the piece, merely transforming your words, thoughts, and storyline into a masterpiece."
- Linda McKinley, Canton, Texas, is now marketing Thorns And Roses, a historical romance, to New York.
Longhorn Creek Press services include:
‡ LINE EDITING ‡
Don't
send your manuscript out until it's the best it can be!!
Let the editors at Longhorn Creek Press check it for:
- point of view
- believable dialogue characterization.
We'll
help tighten and increase tension, and GUARANTEE frank, honest critique.
Send the first 5 pages of your first chapter and a check or money
order for forty dollars ($40). See if you don't agree and like what
our editors do BEFORE paying for an entire manuscript without knowing
what you're getting ahead of time!
Formatting:
- 8-1/2 x 11 white paper
- Text on one side only
- Double spaced
- One inch margins all around
- 12 point Courier or Times New Roman font
- Black ink
- English
- $5 extra for electronic submission
Please
Mail Pages and Payment To:
Editor
Longhorn Creek Press
P.O. Box 177444,
Irving, Texas 75017-7444
If your work is accepted for further editing, and your manuscript requested, editing will be charged at five dollars U.S. ($5.00) per page.
PLEASE NOTE: We hold fast to the industry standard of reputable publishers and agents that a potential author should not be asked to pay a reading fee. The prices cited above for line editing reflect charges for services we offer. We do not charge for editing manuscripts we have accepted for publication. If you are interested in publishing your work through Longhorn Creek Press, please go to our Guidelines page for information on how to get in touch with us and what to send.
‡ SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ‡
SEMINARS- Learn Premise, Point of View, Scene and Sequel, Dialogue, and other aspects of writing commercial fiction.
PANELS- Getting Started, Getting Published, and every topic in between.
SHOP TALKS- Custom discussions for clubs, schools, and writing groups.
WRITER EVENTS - Gather a group of authors for your forums, library events, and local literary festivals from:
AUTHOR SCHOOL VISITS - Appearance fees are $300 per half-day or $500 per full day.* Our authors occasionally offer "special promotions" that include waived or reduced appearance fees, using book sales alone to cover expenses and appearance fees. Please check with LPC for current specials when setting up your calendar dates.*Two schools close in proximity may share a full day and save the district $100 per day.
‡ SALES AIDS & MARKETING TIPS ‡
We offer wonderful graphic design work for
- covers
- bookmarks
- postcards
- press kits (mock-ups to go by OR ready-made)
- flyers
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