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Book Editing in Four Steps
Is your novel written and ready to be polished?
You have decided that you would like your writing to be polished and ready for publication, be it self-publication, or traditional publication submission, or literary agent submission. This is wonderful and I'm ready to help.
The first step in this process is a free consultation in order to discuss your project, talk about your vision for the finished product, discover any points of particular interest, and get a quote and action plan.
Structural or Developmental Editing
Developmental is an early stage type of edit. It is not necessary for every type of writing. This type of edit is intended for pieces of writing that are literary in nature, most especially fiction work. Developmental editing is the process where an editor will give you a thorough evaluation of your work to help determine what it needs in order to be ready for publishing. This includes a manuscript critique which addresses various story element issues like plot holes, poor character development, confusing dialogue, sentence phrasing, and any other issues that arise in relation to story elements.
Copy editing is a very universal type of editing that pertains to almost every kind of written work, fiction or nonfiction.
Copy editing is when a piece of writing of any type, is carefully reviewed and edited to improve its readability. Copy editors ensure the style of writing is consistent and adheres to whichever professional style is appropriate, and that the text flows naturally from one sentence to the next. They also check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and continuity, providing suggestions on how to best convey the message of the writer. Additionally, copy editors can act as fact-checkers, which is especially necessary if the writing is nonfiction and involves review of real information.
Proofreading & Formatting Check
The last step in the editing process is the proofread and formatting check. Proofreading is done once the piece of written work has a developmental edit and a copy edit.
Proofreading is the process of carefully reading through the edited piece of written work checking for any remaining punctuation, spelling, or formatting errors to ensure that is completely error-free for publication.
Why Invest in Editing Services
Are they really worth the money?
This is an excellent question, especially when services such as Grammarly or ProWritingAid exist. Is spending money on professional editing services worth it?
Editing services are an investment. They are a wonderful idea if:
- You are planning on self-publishing
- You run a professional website
- You write ebooks or opt-ins to sell or give away
- You plan on pitching your book to publishers or literary agents
Whether you have written a book, blog post, website copy, opt-in, or ebook, if you wish to appear professional and like you mean serious business, you may want to consider investing in professional editing services. You no doubt want to bring your message across to them and bring them the highest value possible. You don’t want your readers to be distracted by petty spelling or punctuation errors. You want them to read your work with ease and get your story across to them, whether literary or professional, fiction or nonfiction, in a clear, cohesive, consistent, and easy-to-consume way, right?
Editing services aren’t meant to change your work and highlight all your mistakes. Rather, editing services are there to help make your work shine and let your words give the impact that you intend.
When you invest in editing services, you will:
- Appear more professional
- Have more impact
- Attract more clients or readers
- Be more confident in your work
- Increase your chances of getting published traditionally or getting a literary agent
- Make you appear more serious and invested in your work
Why not just use Grammarly and ProWritingAid instead of hiring a professional editor?
While it might be tempting to save money by using one of these services, it has to be noted that are not human. They do not have human instinct and experience. While these services have come a long way and have been feed lots of data, they still do not match up to a professional editor. Often, these services can be great when used for simple spelling or grammar issues, but they still miss a vast majority of other issues which a professional editor might address and they do not assist in overall content issues such as plot holes, weak character development, confusing dialogue, or incorrect factual information.
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Hello there, my name is Maria
I am a published historical fiction author, freelance copyeditor and proofreader, blogger, and self-professed wordsmith with a passion for rearranging, styling, and polishing words.
/wərd smiTH/
I want to help you sharpen your own wordsmithing skills. I believe that every writer has the potential to become a bestselling author. All they need to do is focus on using their authentic voice, determination, and awesome writing talent, helped along by a little bit of technical knowledge and practical skills.
I am ready to help you with your writing journey, so you can share your stories with the world. Whether you some need inspiration, helpful tips and advice, or professional editing, I am there for you.
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