Services Include

• Content editing
• Proof reading
• Copy editing
• Cover
• Illustrations
• Print book formatting
• EPUB formatting
• Addition to our publishing catalogue for sales and distribution.

Learn how to Write

Only a Content Editor will rip your book to pieces, otherwise the prospective reader will, and not buy it.

Most 'editors' are proof/copy editors, they check spelling and typos, but do not understand what is wrong with your book.

Take the criticism, learn, and apply to your book.
 

Potential Market

You can write about anything you as an author, wish. Some genres are more popular than others, and many are fads of the major publishing houses.

Many new authors try for a book deal with a publishing house or agent. A few are successful.

Others pay for professionals to do part of the process, or do it all themselves. These are classified as self-publishing authors.
 

Writing Your Book

Always write  as the physical book will be published.

To do that, you need to know what the parameters are. Until you have published, this you do not know. We do.

This means that what you type in Word or Open Office, as exactly how the print book will appear:
• Font face and size.
• Printable region.
• Odd and even pages.
• Formatting pages, section breaks for odd and even pages, repeat or first page.
• Chapter length and finishing line. You do not want to end up with one word or sentence on a page, especially an odd page.
 

Damn The Orphans

No, not children, but words that are grouped together by word processors, so that groups appear readable to the general public.

We strongly suggest you do not turn this off, as most publishing software in the print industry also uses this mechanism.

Instead, learn how to edit properly.
 

Copyright

Your manuscript remains your copyright, we know this is an issue for first-time authors.

Do not fret, by forwarding your manuscript to us, you prove the copyright trail.

Introduction

Charlotte Greene operates as a collective of individuals, offering their best advice to new authors.Our aim is to assist first-time novelists attain professional writing and presentation skills. Later we can advise on marketing and promotional strategies, both for UK and USA.

Do you want to order your own book from your local independent bookshop? If the answer is yes, then we can show you how to list your book so this is available.

When you submit a manuscript to Charlotte Greene, you remain in control of your content, we advise you, and offer corrections. The author retains full copyright throughout our association.

How We Work

On this page we list the freelancers that work in association with us, and we connect you with one another. The deal is then between the two of you.

To this end, Charlotte Greene act as a broker or agent, and provide the secure means of payment via Escrow, an internationally acclaimed payment gateway.The author places payment in Escrow, where it is held until the work, or milestone is satisfactorily completed. Once satisfied, the author releases payment to the freelancer. There is process for dispute resolution.
 

Freelancers

Read about Susan's intriguing life and projects here		Susan Dewey - Content Editor Susan is a published author of several books, and has retired from a career teaching children of all ages and abilities, English Grammar. She is highly professional in her approach, and a stickler for correct English usage. Her high standards are also reflected in her approach to content; she will check your words flow in chronological order, relate to, and make sense from a reader's point of view. She may check you links or references, and may pull you up if she thinks you do not understand what you have written. Show her you do, and she will be satisfied. She is not there to criticise, but will complement you on well worded passages, and sometimes share a joke. Find out more about Susan on her dedicated Website: click here.

See Boris' work on Star Gazer		Boris Junkovic - Covers, Graphic Artist, and Illustrator Boris is gifted with being able to produce great images, mainly using Photo Shop. His work falls into six main categories: Book covers for print and eBook. Image rendering of characters. Maps. Technical drawings. Illustrations. Company Logos. Find out more about Boris on his dedicated page: click here.

Read about John's intriguing life and projects here		John (Jonno) Morris - Content Editor and webmaster John Morris, the creator of Charlotte Greene as a vehicle for publication of his own novels, also offers his content editing skills. He does not claim to be anywhere as near as good as Susan Dewey, but his work is of a high standard, and he is likely to cost less. Jonno is also an experienced webmaster, having built dozens of websites, and assisted with creating others. If you want to support your books, or need an author page, Jonno is willing to produce a simple website, such as this one, for reasonable charge. He can also arrange quality hosting, and site maintenance. Find out more about John on his dedicated CG page: click here. Website: http://www.john-morris-author.com

Check out the portfolio for more!		Lilia Fabry - Covers, Print & EPUB Formatting, and Web Design Lilia Fabry is a writer and actress, known for The Devil in the Doorway (2014), The Diner (2015) and Summons (2014). She is also critically acclaimed for the novel Ordinance 93. I am a Houston-based freelance professional specializing in content for book covers, formatting, and web design. Whether you need a website a novel in the works, I can help. No outsourcing here; all assignments are done in-house and includes fiction, speculative, poetry, memoirs, recipe books, diaries, thrillers, LGBT, and much more. I have worked with many authors, including first-timers, and Times Best Sellers. I bring the same professional focus to each project, regardless of stature, and aim to provide the client with best possible service, and exactly what they are looking for. I specialize in: Web Design for Authors Book Covers Print & EPUB Formatting

		Monica San Nicolas - Copy & Content Editing, Proof Reading Hi, my name is Monica, and I am a Certified Copyeditor through U of C San Diego, and studied Editing at Pasadena College. I also hold a BA in Counseling. My day job is as a technical editor for an engineering consulting firm, but my editorial skillset is not restricted to tech; I'm able to edit many styles and definitely enjoy doing so. I can also ensure proper formatting according to APA, CMOS, and any house style guide. I've successfully completed over 150 editing jobs on Elance, as well as 35+ for private clients.

Charlotte Greene offer expertise; we have already done it ourselves, for ourselves. Come, share our knowledge.

If you are a freelancer, tell us about yourself. Authors, tell us what you think you need, and let us help you succeed.
 

Chapter beginning
and end

The first page of a chapter is up to the author. It may be a large number, or title in an unusual font. This is fine.

The first letter of a chapter can be in an oversized font.

All chapters should begin on the odd, or right-hand page.

Authors can do as they wish, but these are the industry standards, and should be adhered to.
 

Last Page

The exception to the above rule. The last page should end on the right-hand, or odd page.

The reason for this is that printers often add a logo and their name. Giving them a free page to do this is well received.
 

Covers

You may have an image of your cover in your head, or have a blank. Charlotte Greene can help. Boris in particular, has great skill in designing covers for both Print and EPUB.

You do realise LULU require a different cover size from everybody else, don't you?.
 

Illustrations

Boris can also assist with internal images, such as maps, perhaps black and white for print books, and colour for EPUB.
 

Join Us

Charlotte Greene has editors, graphic artists, marketing, and distribution channels, all waiting to be utilised by self-publishing authors.

We are collective of like-minded freelancers, all working with one aim: to bring new, quality literature to the book buying public.

The concept is simple, we do not employ people. We freelancers work together in a common cause.
 

Author Control

Unlike other publishers, CGCharlotte Greene, empowers author's to retain full control of their novel.
 

Freelancers

We are looking to increase our list of freelancers, as demand outstrips supply.

Please apply using the contact form, in first instance. We have high standards to maintain, so please offer fully supportive information.