Services

Genealogy/Lineage Research

Start your request for assistance with a single, simple question by using this form. A simple query is free. But if you’re looking for more in depth work or a tree….

Start with an email to Aliconia Publishing. Alicia will consult with you via email on what you’re looking to obtain. Some lineages are extremely difficult, so Alicia will do a free, cursory look at records to determine whether what you are looking for is feasible. Alicia’s specialty is U.S. records but has experience with Canadian, UK, and other records as well.

For each line (a single surname), a lineage going back 3-4 generations (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents – up to 9 individuals) depending on the starting person (if requester is proband, child, or grandchild) will be put together for $100. The PDF will include the vital information (birth, marriage, death, locations) known for each person.

Example single surname tree. Not representative of the product to be received. For illustrative purposes only.

Upgrade to include maternal parentage (in example above, Mother’s parents, Grandmother Jones’ parents, Great-grandmother Jones’ parents, etc.) or a fully referenced, written report for $250. Upgrade to include all known/recorded siblings of the direct line for $500.

Additional work or lines can be negotiated based on the success of the initial report. A line starts at a defined reference, whether it be the person asking for the work, their parent, grandparent, or other relation. This will be addressed in the email consultation.

Payment methods include Paypal (including debit and credit cards), Stripe (including debit and credit cards), and Venmo. If another method is preferred, please include that in the initial email request. No invoices will be sent until it’s clear that the research product is feasible. Discounts will be considered for partial success.

Editing and Proofreading

Formatting for digital or print publication is available.

For basic formatting for print (page size with gutter, proofing of font/text, no copyediting or image formatting – .doc or .docx), it’s a set rate of $1.00 per page. For formatting with images or collation, it’s an additional $35/hour to accommodate the problems that can arise when images are manipulated. This rate also applies to any copyediting that is requested of a file being formatted (for just copyediting, see below). A PDF of the entire manuscript will be provided for you ready to upload to your publishing service of choice. Formatting for Amazon into pdf via the KindleCreate software is also available at this rate (to return to you for self-publishing – for opportunities to publish under Aliconia Publishing, see Writing Opportunities).

For basic formatting for digital, Amazon-ready kpf (or epub format) files can be created via the KindleCreate software at a set rate of $40/hour. The text is checked for spacing, header styles, and table of contents creation. Front and Back matter will be added containing the intended materials as outlined in discussions. Images and appropriate crediting/acknowledgements can be added if provided. If preferred, a KC project folder can be provided for you to finish the Front and Back matter yourself (reducing the time and thus the cost).

Copyediting is available at a rate of $14 per 250 words (editing the text for grammar and usage, basic formatting for consistency, notes and comments about flow and readability). Scientific editing will be done by Alicia M Prater, PhD. Documents must be .doc or .docx and changes will be tracked (references will not be counted towards the word count because they will not be edited, but they can be included by request). If elements other than the main text need to be edited (e.g., tables), they will be counted towards the word count. Your general inquiry will be forwarded to Alicia’s personal work email.

Use the information on the Contact page to inquire about these services and the current waiting list. Invoicing can be via either Paypal or Stripe and will be agreed upon prior to the provision of services. Venmo is also an acceptable payment method.

If preferred, basic English proofreading services can also be purchased via Fiverr or Upwork.