EDITING AND PROOFREADING SERVICES
Rates: Hourly or per word
By using our professional editing services, you can ensure that your manuscript is of the highest standard and is ready submit to your publisher of choice. If you are planning to self-publish, then we will make sure your book is of the highest standards and that your readers get to fully appreciate all your hard work.
Our editors are experienced and will ensure your manuscript is treated with the care it deserves. You will get the chance to review all changes made to your novel and if needed, you can reject anything you don't agree with. We offer four levels of editing, depending on your manuscript's needs: developmental, line, copy-editing and proofreading.
If you're unsure of the kind of edit you require, send us the first two chapters of your manuscript, and we will assess it for you free of charge.
We specialise in commercial fiction and memoirs but we can also edit certain non-fiction books, blog posts and web content, so please send us an enquiry and we will let you know.
If you are unsure what each type of editing entails, then please see our definitions below.
Our editors are experienced and will ensure your manuscript is treated with the care it deserves. You will get the chance to review all changes made to your novel and if needed, you can reject anything you don't agree with. We offer four levels of editing, depending on your manuscript's needs: developmental, line, copy-editing and proofreading.
If you're unsure of the kind of edit you require, send us the first two chapters of your manuscript, and we will assess it for you free of charge.
We specialise in commercial fiction and memoirs but we can also edit certain non-fiction books, blog posts and web content, so please send us an enquiry and we will let you know.
If you are unsure what each type of editing entails, then please see our definitions below.
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TYPES OF EDITING
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Developmental editing is the most intensive form of editing. A developmental editor may suggest major revisions, help develop the story, and improve the overall structure of the manuscript. During this period the manuscript may undergo several rewrites, the editor may suggest moving or deleting large sections of text, and any plot or character inconsistencies will be addressed. Any issues with syntax will also be corrected.
LINE EDITING
This is a stage in the editing process which highlights issues with tone, style and inaccuracy. The manuscript is studied on a line by line basis, ensuring each sentence is structured correctly, is grammatically error-free, and makes sense to a reader. The general flow of the document is analysed and certain issues, like historical inaccuracies or plagiarisms, may be highlighted.
COPY EDITING
This kind of edit corrects problems with grammar, style, repetition, spelling and incorrect word usage. It also may highlight some obvious inaccuracies or issues with clichés and colloquialisms. Copy editing is usually the final stage in the editing process and is rarely recommended as a service on its own unless the manuscript is already in a very good condition.
PROOFREADING
This is the finishing touch to your document and it is normally performed after all other edits have been completed. Proofreading picks up on small mistakes like spelling errors and punctuation issues but will not check for inconsistencies or errors in the plot.
