Authorial Services
Your vision deserves to be seen.
Let me take the editing and design off your plate, giving your projects a professional edge and the fast turnaround they deserve.
Every project is unique. I provide customized quotes following a brief consultation to ensure the pricing aligns perfectly with your specific goals.
Please read our Terms and Conditions (located in the FAQ section below the contact form) before completing your purchase to ensure a seamless service experience.
About my Services
As a life-long storyteller, published author, and dedicated editor and designer, I bring a unique set of skills and insight to every manuscript. My narrative and visual expertise allow me to support your project from concept to publication-ready marketing materials. I am also a proud mother, wife, sister, aunt, and volunteer—roles that reinforce my dedication to connection and hard work.
As an author, I deeply understand the journey you are embarking upon. I am currently editing my ongoing series, Times of Our Lives (with two published novellas). This direct, personal experience of narrative refinement and visual presentation has shown me that the challenges of transforming your ideas into a polished, market-ready work are significant.
My collaborative services provide comprehensive support across the full ideation cycle. I’ve partnered with numerous authors to evaluate early-stage manuscripts, offering the essential guidance and clarity required to strengthen their work before, during, and after formal editing.
What I Offer
Beta- Reading
Overall Narrative Assessment
Developmental Editing
Line/ Copy Editing
Proofreading
Book Cover Design (3 Packages Available)
Logo and Brand Kit (3 Packages Available)
Marketing Material Set (2 Packages Available)
Your Strategic Path
to Publication
My structured process includes, but is not limited to:
Developing core concepts (including strategic planning)
Engaging in critical structural analysis
Designing professional visual assets (using Canva for marketing and promotional materials)
Defining strategic marketing tools
What People Are Saying
Still don’t trust me? That’s okay, here are some others who have used my services.
DGM Editorial Services provided invaluable strategic clarity for my website, which I had built myself. After being 'too close' to the project, Dina offered a professional, meticulous review that checked for grammar, structure, and essential elements like link integrity and accessibility. The biggest benefit was receiving her analysis in the early stages, allowing us to make necessary edits to elevate the site's professionalism, legibility, and branding. Her ability to deliver quality, professional service at a fair rate for a small business owner was a tremendous value, providing the second pair of eyes I needed to confidently launch my brand.
Malerie Baker, Owner and Operator of FRM Collective
Dina's Canva Design Services truly brought the FRM Collective vision alive. I had the concept in mind, but DGM had the skill to elevate the design, delivering several mock-ups that were elegant, inspiring, and empowering. Her work provided instant clarity and strengthened my brand in a way I couldn't have achieved on my own. Using DGM's services saved me an incredible amount of time and effort compared to seeking a different type of designer, allowing me to focus on other core business areas. The design has already yielded a specific success, helping to attract new clients and increase our social media following, and it's something I recommend to other small business owners seeking professional, affordable, and high-quality branding solutions
Malerie Baker, Owner and Operator of FRM Collective
Dina Galarza-Mapes has played a vital role in my early career, offering both editorial guidance and the creation of several masterpiece novella covers. Thanks to her, my writing has reached a level far greater than I imagined. Dina has a keen eye for grammar and punctuation, meticulously combing through every page. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a professional editor or a talented cover artist. 10/10.
Victoria Sheeley, Author of The Time Traveling Chronicles
For Your free 15-minute Consultation
Ready to move your manuscript and design opportunities forward with strategic clarity?
I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute Discovery Session to discuss your project's unique needs. This is the perfect opportunity to:
Clarify Your Vision: Discuss your core concepts, target audience, and current challenges.
Assess Fit: Determine which of my collaborative services (evaluation, strategy, design) will best serve your goals.
Outline Next Steps: Receive a clear path forward and a custom quote tailored to your manuscript.
To book your session, please email me at hello@dinagalarzamapes.com or complete the inquiry form. In your message, please include the following brief details so we can make the most of our time together:
Your project's genre and word count.
What you believe is the biggest challenge facing your manuscript right now.
