General Information

After our initial consultation, you will be asked to send over a Word doc with your text.

You can choose whether edits are shown in a different colour or the same as the main text. I also use the comment function to provide feedback, highlight continuity issues, and offer suggestions.

All pricing is calculated according to hours worked and the complexity of your text. A deposit is required when you send your manuscript or newsletter before editing begins.

All communication will be transparent, and updates will be provided as your project progresses. If you require work to be completed outside normal working hours (for example, to meet a tight deadline), this can be arranged for an additional fee.

Please note that I currently do not offer ghost-writing or book formatting. My services focus on editing and feedback, supporting you from draft to final piece. Final writing, layout, and submission remain your responsibility.

File Format: All work is completed and returned as a Microsoft Word document.

Turnaround Times: Confirmed once your manuscript and deposit are received.

Refunds: Deposits are non-refundable once editing work has begun.

Payment Terms

Deposits are required at the time of booking to secure your slot in my schedule. Invoices are issued via email and must be paid in full before final files are released.

Deposits

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to begin work.
The remaining balance is due once editing is complete, before your final file is sent.

Accepted Payment Methods

Bank transfer (UK accounts only)
PayPal Goods and Services

Late Payments

Payment is due within 7 calendar days of invoice date.
A late fee of 5% of the outstanding balance may be added to invoices if unpaid after 14 days.

Cancellations

If you cancel before editing begins, your deposit will be retained but no further charge will apply.

If you cancel after editing has started, you will be invoiced for work completed up to that point.

Terminology and Keywords bank

WIP

Alpha

Stands for 'Work In Progress', used to refer to writing that has not yet entered the editing stage, and is still being written. If you choose the Alpha service, you will see this used to talk about your work in feedback.

Alpha

Zoomed out; the first pair of eyes on the work that isn't you, this looks at the bigger picture- things like plot, characters, general readability of the content.

Beta

Building blocks - looking at the smaller details. Like the alpha, this may have feedback on bigger pictures, but this service is generally focused in on the spelling, punctation and grammar side of the work.

ARC

Last chance to edit before it goes to readers! Standing for 'Advanced Reader Copy', this is the most edited and up to date version that has final checks for readability, themes, development and any SPAG not caught earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach me at pinkfrogauthorservices@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What services does pinkfrogauthorservices.co.uk offer?

Pink Frog currently offers 8 services on a set 'menu', excluding packages and add-ons. See above for more details on those.

How do I enquire about using Pink Frog for my work?

The best way to contact me is through email, you can do this as usual, or by using the contact form at the bottom of the Home page. You can also get in touch via Instagram, but I will direct you to email. In your enquiry, using as much information as possible will ensure that I can started sooner! As a general guide, here are some bullet points of what you might want to include:

- Name (of you and also your work if it has one) and which service you are interested in

- If you are requesting a sample or a contracted service

- a brief overview of your piece, including word count (if you are looking for newsletters, this is optional)

- a desired timeline of completion (this will not be concrete, make sure to add a buffer for unexpected things)

- any questions you have for me about the process that are not answered here

- anything else you think I should know from the start

What is the process after an enquiry?

After your initial email, I will come back with a rough quote. This will be based on several factors;

- estimated timeline for us both

- if you would require out-of-hours work

- word count and level of work, therefore estimated day I will finish

The quote will be subject to change, and is intended as a rough estimate.

If you decide Pink Frog isn't for you, no problem and I wish you all the best!

If you want to go forward, I will answer any more questions, then send over a contract to you. Once this is sent, I will consider you an official client and start making notes. A signed contract, 20% deposit and a word doc with the project will be needed from you next, and the work will begin. I will be in regular contact from start to finish.

What are your office hours?

Please note - my office hours are 10-4 Mon-Fri, excluding bank holidays. Any work needed outside of that time will be accepted at my discretion and is subject to an out-of-hours fee.

I may reply to emails and do admin outside of these times, but not active work on the manuscript.

Terminology and Keywords bank

WIP

Alpha

Alpha

Alpha

Alpha

Alpha

Beta

ARC

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