Author Services
Welcome to Pink Frog Author Services. I provide professional editing and reader feedback to help bring your story to life. Every project is handled with care, attention to detail, and open communication throughout.
After our initial consultation, you will be asked to send your text by email. I will then transfer it into a Word document for editing. This is my preferred format and allows me to track changes clearly.
You can choose whether edits are shown in a different colour or in the same 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.
This service is available as a one-off edit or as a bundle of multiple newsletters, ideal for getting ahead of schedule.
You will be asked to email the text for each newsletter, along with any details about tone, message, or audience.
Each newsletter edit includes:
Turnaround is typically within 48 - 72 hours of receiving your text.
Bundles start from five newsletters.
Pricing
This tier is best suited for authors who already have ARC or beta readers, or those who prefer a technical edit only.
Includes:
A novella at Pink Frog is classed as a manuscript of under 200 pages.
Pricing (based on manuscript length)
Additional time beyond this range is charged at £25 per hour.
This tier is ideal for authors seeking both professional edits and reader feedback.
Includes:
A novella at Pink Frog is classed as a manuscript of under 200 pages.
Pricing (based on manuscript length)
Additional time beyond this range is charged at £30 per hour.
This tier is for authors who already have beta readers or who only require editing, not reader feedback.
Includes:
A novel at Pink Frog is classed as a manuscript of over 200 pages.
Pricing (based on manuscript length)
Additional time beyond this range is charged at £30 per hour.
This is a complete edit and reader feedback package, designed for authors who want both technical and reader-focused insight.
Includes:
A novel at Pink Frog is classed as a manuscript of over 200 pages.
Pricing (based on manuscript length)
Additional time beyond this range is charged at £35 per hour.
These can be added to any package upon request.
Invoices are issued via email and must be paid in full before final files are released. Deposits are required at the time of booking to secure your slot in my schedule.
Deposits
Accepted Payment Methods
Late Payments
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.
By booking any service with Pink Frog Author Services, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This agreement constitutes a legally binding contract between the client (“you”) and Pink Frog Author Services (“I”, “me”, “the editor”).
1. Booking and Deposits
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the quoted total is required to confirm your booking. Work will not begin until the deposit has been received.
The remaining balance is due upon completion of the project and before any final edited files are released.
2. Payment Terms
Invoices are sent via email and are payable by bank transfer or PayPal (friends and family transfers are not accepted).
Full payment is due within 7 calendar days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing.
If payment is not received within 14 days, a 5% late fee will be added to the outstanding balance.
If payment remains unpaid after 30 days, Pink Frog Author Services reserves the right to:
Continued non-payment may result in further action or recovery costs being pursued.
3. Cancellations
If you cancel before work begins, your deposit will be retained but no additional fee will apply.
If you cancel after editing has started, you will be charged for all work completed up to the cancellation date.
If I must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, any unused portion of your deposit will be refunded in full.
4. Confidentiality
All manuscripts, drafts, and client communications are treated as strictly confidential. Your work will never be shared or used for any purpose outside the agreed service.
5. Scope of Work
Pink Frog Author Services provides editing and feedback services only. I do not offer ghost-writing, formatting, or publishing submission. Final responsibility for the content, accuracy, and layout of the manuscript remains with the author.
6. Liability
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and quality, the final responsibility for proofreading, publishing, and factual content lies with the author. Pink Frog Author Services is not liable for any loss, cost, or claim arising from use or publication of the edited material.
7. Agreement
By confirming your booking and paying the deposit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
This agreement is legally binding under UK law.
Please reach me at pinkfrogauthorservices@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Pink Frog currently offers 5 services on a set 'menu', see above for more details on those.
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 back here! 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
- a brief overview of your piece, including page count (if you are looking for newsletters, this is optional but may help me get a feel for the writing tone to go for)
- 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
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
- page count and therefore estimated labour hours
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 note of timings. A signed contract, 20% of the quote and an email with your text will be needed from you next, and the work will begin. I will be in regular contact from start to finish.
Please note - my office hours are 10-4 everyday, excluding weekends and bank holidays. Any work needed outside of that time will be accepted at my discretion and is subject to an out-of-hours fee.