Happy Friday Books
Editorial Services
Professional Editing & Proofreading Services for Writers & their Manuscripts.
"If they won't write the kind of books we like to read, we shall have to write them ourselves."
C.S. Lewis
ABOUT
Cassandra Friday is a freelance editor based in California. Her passions have always been rooted in reading, writing, and teaching. She holds two college degrees and has worked as an English professor and private tutor. Over the years, she has supported her fellow writers by being an alpha reader, beta reader, editor, and proofreader with the goal of seeing their amazing stories told in a clear and impactful way. When she isn't cuddled up with her cat and a good book, you can usually find her in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for her husband or a girls' night.
SERVICES
Content Edit
Paragraph & Concept Level
A content edit will evaluate your manuscript's plot flow and flaws, pacing and engagement, character consistency, world-building details and timeline consistency, as well as point of view and voice consistency.
Proofread
Word Level
A proofread will focus solely on mechanical errors within your manuscript to assure accuracy in its final presentation. Strictly rule-based, it will correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, hyphenation, italics use, and more.
Line & Copyedit
Sentence Level
A line and copyedit will address sentence structure and variety, unclear or awkward phrasing, word choice and repetition, filler words and cliches, and consistent use of chosen English. It will also apply grammatical corrections as needed.
The English Professor
All-in-One (Most Popular)
This in-depth, three-pass edit of your manuscript combines all aspects of content, line, and copyediting along with proofreading simultaneously. This package includes
collaborative communication with the author throughout the editing process; the author will be involved after each read-through to discuss any issues found, complete any necessary revisions, and approve existing edits prior to the next pass.
*Content edits, line & copyedits, and proofreads consist of two full read-throughs of your manuscript and an annotated copy of your manuscript in return.
*Standard Delivery Time: 2-4 Weeks
*All-in-One Completion: 4-6 Weeks
*All services must be scheduled in advance.
Content Edit
$35 per 1000 words
Line & Copyedit
$25 per 1000 words
PRICING
Proofread
$12 per 1000 words
All-in-One
$50 per 1000 words
MOST RECENT PROJECT
Death Shall Bow
by Gemma Ashborne
It was supposed to be simple. We had it all figured out. Summon Death, strike him down, and take back my birthright.
My throne.
Then Death's gaze fell upon the one person I could always count on. My confidant. Forced into a blood pact to save him, I found myself in the realm of eternal night. Anathema: where the wicked play and darkness reigns. But Death forgot one very important detail. Never underestimate the lengths a woman will go to protect what is hers.
My wrath will be his end.
Paperback available at Barnes & Noble.
"Cassie is amazing! I always go to her with my projects. She has such a good eye for what is working in a piece and what isn't. I feel like her feedback is always spot on, and her proof-reading is PHENOMENAL! She catches every mistake and has really helped me produce clean final drafts."
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“Working with Cassandra has far exceeded my hopes and expectations! With a keen eye and palpable passion, she took my story to new heights, polishing it to a bright shine. I highly recommend her services, and will be a lifelong client!”
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“I recently enjoyed Death Shall Bow by Gemma Ashborne, and I want to acknowledge the outstanding work of the copyeditor, Cassandra Friday. [Her] attention to detail and commitment to preserving the author's voice elevated the book's quality, making it a truly enjoyable read.”
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CONTACT
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Inquiries will be responded to within one week.