Developmental editing
Aster's development services include review analysis, feature development, content mapping, competitor comparison, restructuring, revision planning and implementation, and substantive line editing.
Project management
Aster can work with authors to maintain schedules, answer questions, confirm revisions, and submit a production-ready manuscript on time.
Photo research
Aster's photo services range from full service research (suggesting illustration concepts for raw manuscript with careful attention to pacing, providing image options to the author, and securing rights and high resolution files) to simply acquiring an author's chosen images, or anything in between, with a consistent focus on quality and budget.
Permissions
Aster can evaluate a manuscript for the presence of third party material, locate rightsholders, and negotiate fees.
Ancillaries and Assessment
Aster will prepare or edit instructor and student supplements, including lecture slides, annotated web links, chapter summaries, and quiz questions.
Miscellaneous
Aster can assist with tasks across all stages of the publishing process, including writing marketing materials, assessing potential vendors, and managing review panels.