Copy edits and line edits are similar, but authors need to know which they're getting to fully understand what they're paying for.

Why Developing a Distinct Author Voice is Important for Fiction Writers

In traditional publishing, a publishing house 'buys' your book and pays you, investing in your work and taking on the financial risk. The opposite is true in self publishing. The author is responsible for funding the creation of their book in the same way any business invests money to create a sellable product that's attractive to its target audience. How Expensive is Self Publishing? The major costs of self publishing (AKA independent or 'indie' publishing) are: Editing : developmental...