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Book & Manuscript Editing Services
Why Is Manuscript Editing Important?
Hiring a professional to edit and/or critique your fiction or non-fiction manuscript is crucial to getting it accepted and published. Publishing houses are overwhelmed with submissions every day and don’t have time to waste on manuscripts with spelling errors or character and plot problems. Literary agents will also read your manuscript with a critical eye.
If you’re serious about having your work published, you understand that you need to know about problems with your manuscript beforehand. You need the assistance of a competent proofreader or editor. An editor can be your “second pair of eyes” and help your novel avoid the rejection pile. Manuscript editors and proofreaders can’t guarantee publication, but they can work with you to increase your chances.
What Can Our Book Editing Services Do For You?
Our book editors and proofreaders can provide you with the writing support you need for your fiction or non-fiction manuscript. We are committed to giving new and experienced writers professional, high-quality editing services. We provide more than just error correction for your writing. Structural and organizational editing are just as important. You also need a critique of your character development, dialogue, etc. Our manuscript critique services are thoughtful, personalized, and aim toward encouraging and supporting you in your efforts to become a better and published writer.
Editing and proofreading for self-publishers
Utilizing the help of a good editor or proofreader can help authors down the path to self-publishing the novel of their dreams. Ask us about our professional support for new writers intending to self-publish.
In addition, we offer editing and proofreading services for short stories, screenplays, query letters, and more. If you have another project in mind, please contact us.
Levels of Service for Fiction and Non-Fiction Manuscripts
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Light Proofread: Basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation correction. This level of service is geared toward projects that have already been through a full edit and only require proofing of revisions.
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Full Edit: Substantive (also called structural) editing. Covers basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation correction plus structure and literary technique. Clarifies and/or reorganizes as needed.
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Critique: An assessment of your content. Points out character flaws, plot problems, etc. Our critique services can be ordered with editing or separately.
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Book and Manuscript Editing Rates
We prefer to evaluate your manuscript before giving you a quote. At the same time, we offer you a free sample edit of 1 to 3 pages to help you evaluate your compatibility with an editor and decide if you would like to order our full services. A free sample edit and quote usually take from 1 to 3 business days to complete.
Manuscript editing rates are based on total word count, level of proofreading or editing required, and turnaround time. For faster service, please include this information when submitting your order. Our rates generally range from .01 to .03 cents per word.
Average turnaround time for manuscript submissions is 4 to 6 weeks. If you need to make an express order, please let us know. We will make every effort to accommodate you. However, please note that some turnaround times may be impossible to meet depending on the size of your manuscript and/or editor availability.
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