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Pages of Cedar Literary

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Pages of Cedar Literary is a black-owned creative services company offering freelance editorial work and author services to independent, traditional, and hybrid published authors.

 

💌 Email me:

pages.of.cedar@gmail.com

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Editorial Services

Pink Pen Editors​

Rate: Starting at $200

http://www.pinkpeneditors.com/

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At Pink Pen Editors, I support authors by providing editorial and publishing assistance designed to strengthen their manuscripts and prepare their work for publication. My work focuses on helping writers refine their stories while maintaining their unique voice and creative vision.

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I assist with line and copy editing and provide editorial feedback that improves clarity, readability, and emotional impact. I also help authors identify areas where pacing, character development, and narrative flow can be strengthened.

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In addition to editorial work, I support authors throughout the publishing process, offering guidance to help them prepare their manuscripts for submission or publication.

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Through this work, I collaborate closely with writers to ensure their stories are polished, professional, and ready to reach readers.

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Manuscript Evaluation 

Rate: $0.015/word

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A manuscript evaluation provides authors with detailed feedback on the strengths and areas of improvement within their work before moving into deeper editing or the querying process. This service offers a big-picture assessment designed to help authors better understand how their manuscript is working as a whole.

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During the evaluation, I carefully review the manuscript and provide thoughtful feedback on key elements such as story structure, pacing, character development, clarity, and overall narrative effectiveness. The goal is to identify what is working well while offering constructive guidance on areas that may benefit from revision.

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Authors receive a written editorial report that outlines major observations, highlights strengths, and provides specific suggestions to help strengthen the manuscript moving forward. This feedback can be especially helpful for authors preparing to revise their manuscript, pursue representation, or prepare for publication.

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The evaluation may address:

• Story structure and pacing
• Character development and motivation
• Plot clarity and narrative flow
• Worldbuilding and setting
• Tone, voice, and readability
• Areas where the manuscript may benefit from revision or expansion

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Includes:
• Full manuscript review
• Detailed editorial report with feedback and revision suggestions

This service is ideal for authors who want professional insight into their manuscript before beginning revisions or moving into line editing.

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Alpha Reading

Rate: $0.035/word​​

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Alpha reading takes place during the earliest stage of a manuscript’s development. This service is designed for authors who want thoughtful feedback while their story is still taking shape. An alpha reader helps identify early strengths, potential challenges, and opportunities for improvement before the manuscript moves into deeper revisions or professional editing.

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As an alpha reader, I review your manuscript with a focus on the overall reading experience and the foundational elements of the story. My goal is to provide supportive, constructive feedback that helps authors refine their ideas while maintaining their unique voice and creative direction.

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Feedback focuses on the big picture rather than line-by-line editing, helping authors better understand how the story is functioning at an early stage.

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Alpha reading may include feedback on:

• Story concept and overall premise
• Character development and relationships
• Plot clarity and pacing
• Emotional engagement and reader connection
• Worldbuilding and setting
• Areas that may need further development or revision

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Authors receive a summary of observations, strengths within the manuscript, and suggestions to help guide the next stage of revisions.

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Includes:
• Full manuscript read-through
• Written feedback highlighting strengths and areas for development

This service is ideal for authors who want early insight into their story before beginning more intensive revisions or editorial work.

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Voice to Page: Dictation & Transcription for Authors

Rate: Starting at $125

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Not every story starts at the keyboard.

 

Whether you’re recording scenes on the go, brain-dumping ideas into voice notes, or drafting your novel out loud, I turn your spoken words into clean, readable prose you can actually use.

 

This isn’t a generic transcription. As an editor and author assistant, I understand pacing, dialogue, and narrative flow — so your voice stays intact while your draft becomes clearer, stronger, and ready for the next step.

 

Perfect for:

• Authors who draft by voice

• Busy writers capturing ideas on the go

• Messy first drafts that need structure

• Neurodivergent creators who prefer speaking over typing

 

Seed Tier — Clean Transcription

 

For when you just need it typed up.

    •    Accurate transcription from audio

    •    Basic punctuation + formatting

    •    Light cleanup for readability

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Best for: notes, rough scenes, brainstorming audio

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Growth Tier — Author Transcription 

  • Clean, polished transcription

  • Paragraph structuring

  • Dialogue formatting

  • Light sentence smoothing for flow

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Best for: turning voice notes into usable draft pages

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Cedar Tier — Transcription + Light Line Edit

  • Everything in Growth Tier

  • Sentence-level clarity edits

  • Smoother transitions

  • Light tightening of phrasing

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Best for: authors who want a strong, readable first draft

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Pricing

 

Starter Pack: up to 30 minutes audio — $125–$175

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Draft Builder: up to 60 minutes — $250–$325

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Full Flow Package: 2+ hours — custom pricing

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Add-Ons

+$25–$75: Formatting to industry manuscript standard

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+$50–$150: Developmental notes on the scenes​

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+ $200-$500: Bundle with editing and author services

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Author Services

Publicity Manager Services (Retainer)

Rate: Starting at $1500/month

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Publishing a book is only the beginning. Reaching the right readers takes strategy, consistency, and strong relationships within the book community. As a Publicity Manager, I help indie authors build visibility, connect with readers, and create meaningful buzz around their books.

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Through Pages of Cedar Literary Services, I work closely with authors to plan and execute thoughtful publicity campaigns that highlight their stories and expand their audience.

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Publicity support may include:

• Influencer and reviewer outreach (Bookstagram, BookTok, bloggers)
• ARC team coordination and review campaign management
• Cover reveal and release campaign planning
• Launch support and promotional strategy
• Outreach to podcasts, blogs, and book communities
• Reader community and street team coordination
• Marketing research and publicity planning
• Ongoing promotional support for backlist titles

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My approach focuses on building authentic connections between authors and readers. Rather than chasing quick trends, I prioritize long-term visibility, thoughtful promotion, and reader engagement that helps authors grow their careers.

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Whether you are preparing for a new release or looking to strengthen your author platform, publicity management provides structured support to help your books reach the readers who will love them most.

 

Publicity Strategy Session

Rate: $250

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Every successful book launch begins with a thoughtful plan. A Publicity Strategy Session is designed to help authors clarify their promotional goals, identify opportunities for visibility, and create a focused plan for reaching readers.

During this one-on-one consultation, we will discuss your book, your audience, and your current platform to develop a strategy tailored to your release timeline and long-term author goals. This session is ideal for authors who want professional guidance on how to promote their book but prefer to manage the execution themselves.

Together, we will explore practical ways to build momentum around your work and strengthen your presence in the book community.

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This session may include:

• A review of your current author platform and online presence
• Recommendations for social media and reader engagement
• Launch timeline suggestions and promotional planning
• Influencer and reviewer outreach strategy
• ARC campaign recommendations
• Ideas for collaborations, events, or reader engagement
• A personalized action plan you can implement immediately

Following the session, you will receive a short summary of key recommendations and next steps to guide your publicity efforts.

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Includes:
• 60-minute consultation
• Personalized publicity recommendations
• Follow-up summary with suggested next steps


Launch Campaign Management​​

​Rate: $1200

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A successful book launch requires careful planning, strong outreach, and consistent coordination across the book community. Through Pages of Cedar Literary Services, Launch Campaign Services provide comprehensive support to help authors generate excitement and visibility leading up to release day.

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This service is designed to guide authors through every stage of the launch process, from early promotional announcements to release week buzz. I manage the organization, outreach, and communication needed to run a smooth and effective campaign, allowing authors to focus on their writing while their launch is strategically promoted.

 

Launch campaigns may include coordinating promotional events such as a cover reveal, teaser blast, excerpt reveal, release blitz, and blog tour. I create and manage sign-up forms, monitor participation, and coordinate with bloggers, reviewers, and influencers who are interested in helping share the book with their audiences.

 

Each promotional event includes a prepared promotional packet with graphics, book information, and a press release so participants have everything they need to easily share the book. I also assist with outreach to comparable authors for potential cross-promotion opportunities that can expand visibility within the genre.

 

Additional support includes ARC management and distribution, helping ensure advance readers receive copies and are prepared to share reviews and content around launch. All correspondence with bloggers, reviewers, and influencers is handled from start to finish so communication remains organized and professional throughout the campaign.

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Includes:
• Creation and management of sign-ups for cover reveal, teaser blast, excerpt reveal, release blitz, and blog tour
• Outreach and coordination with bloggers, reviewers, and influencers
• Promotional packet creation with graphics and press release for each event
• Cross-promotion outreach to comparable authors
• ARC management and distribution
• Full campaign coordination and correspondence from start to finish

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This service is ideal for authors preparing for a new release who want a structured, professional launch campaign designed to maximize visibility and reader engagement.

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Social Media Management 

Rate: Starting at $2000/month

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Building a strong online presence can help authors connect with readers, grow their audience, and build excitement around their books. Through Pages of Cedar Literary Services, I provide thoughtful social media management designed specifically for authors and the book community.

I work with authors to create engaging, reader-focused content that highlights their books, shares their voice, and strengthens their connection with the reading community. From planning posts to managing day-to-day activity, my goal is to help authors maintain a consistent and authentic presence online without the stress of managing it all themselves.

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Social media support may include:

• Content planning and monthly posting schedules
• Caption writing and hashtag research
• Post creation and scheduling
• Reader engagement and community interaction
• Launch promotion and release countdown content
• Growth strategies tailored to the book community
• Analytics tracking and performance insights

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Platforms may include Instagram, Threads, and TikTok, depending on the author’s goals and audience.

My approach focuses on authentic connection rather than chasing trends. By creating consistent, thoughtful content and engaging with readers where they already gather, authors can build a sustainable platform that supports both new releases and long-term career growth.

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Content Pulling 

Rate: Starting $150

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Authors often have wonderful moments inside their books that readers would love, but finding those moments and turning them into shareable content takes time. Content pulling helps transform passages from your book into engaging social media material that can attract readers and build excitement around your story.

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Through this service, I carefully review your manuscript or published book and identify compelling quotes, emotional moments, humorous lines, and dialogue that can be used for promotional content. These selections can be used to create graphics, reels, quote posts, and reader engagement posts across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.

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Content pulling helps authors consistently share meaningful snippets from their work while maintaining a strong connection with readers online.

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This service may include:

• Identifying memorable quotes and dialogue
• Selecting emotionally impactful scenes or lines
• Curating short excerpts ideal for social media
• Organizing content into a document or spreadsheet for easy posting
• Suggestions for how the content could be used in posts or graphics

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Content Pulling Package – $150

Includes:
• 25 curated quotes or excerpts from your book
• Organized in a shareable document or spreadsheet
• Optional suggestions for captions or post ideas​

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Book Content + Cataloging

Rate: Starting at $350

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As authors build series, write multiple books, or expand their worlds, it can become difficult to keep track of characters, timelines, settings, and important story details. A Book Bible (also called a story bible) helps authors organize and preserve the essential elements of their work so that their stories remain consistent across drafts, sequels, and future projects.

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Through Pages of Cedar Literary Services, I create detailed, organized reference documents that catalog the key elements of an author’s book or series. These documents serve as a central resource authors can return to when writing future installments, developing marketing materials, or managing a growing catalog of work.

Using my background in research, organization, and information management, I carefully review the manuscript and compile an accessible reference guide designed specifically for the author’s needs.

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Book Bible and cataloging may include:

• Character lists and descriptions
• Relationship tracking between characters
• Timeline of major events
• World-building and setting details
• Important plot points and themes
• Series continuity notes
• Organized catalog of books and story elements
• Searchable reference document or spreadsheet

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This resource helps authors maintain continuity, streamline future writing, and easily locate important details within their work.

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Includes:
• Full review of one manuscript
• Character and world reference guide
• Organized story index
• Searchable document or spreadsheet for easy reference

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Includes:
• Cataloging for up to three books in a series
• Character and relationship tracking
• Series timeline and continuity notes
• Organized master reference document

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About Me

I am a Philadelphia native with ten years of experience in the industry. I have a BA in English-Professional Writing and a master's in Library Science both from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. I love to laugh, love books, and love supporting the authors who create them. When I'm not working, I'm binge-watching Netflix, playing my favorite murder mystery game, or guzzling down a caramel macchiato. â€‹

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