PROFESSIONAL EDITING
Editing and Education
Professional manuscript editing from the first draft to the final publication.
✓ Professional editing
✓ Manuscript assessments
✓ consulting services
Welcome, all writers!
We offer professional manuscript editing to help you take your work from unrefined draft to published masterpiece.
✓ Our sMALL team of professional manuscript editors will provide feedback on strengths as well as areas for improvement, providing sound, actionable advice and suggestions
✓ We offer beta reading and manuscript assessments as well as proofreading services to make sure your work gets the attention it deserves from start to finish
Manuscript editing SERVICES
Did you know that editing services are different depending on the type of project, subject/genre, and how much help you need?
We offer editing services for myriad project types, whether your project is a book, a blog, a journal article, or even business content. If you’re unsure what type of editing your work needs, check out the tables below.
What are you working on?
find out which service you need
Non-Fiction
Book manuscripts, journal articles, blog posts, website content, business documents and reports.
TYPES:
Memoirs, Self-Help, “How To” books
Specialties: Education, Sociology, Food & Drink, Crafts
✓
Assessments
✓
Developmental (structural) editing
✓
Copyediting (mechanical aspects)
✓
Proofreading
Fiction
Novels of all sizes
GENRES:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, SFF, Historical fiction, Speculative fiction
✓
Professional Beta Reading
✓
Manuscript Assessments
✓
Developmental Editing
✓
Line Editing (language/style/flow)
Scholarly / Academic
Books and book chapters, journal articles
SUBJECTS:
predominantly humanities and social science texts, including (but not limited to):
Archaeology, Anthropology, Education and Teaching, Sociology, History
✓
Structural editing
✓ Copyediting
✓
Reference checking
✓
Proofreading
Find out what we do
How We Work
1. Contact us to discuss your needs – we will assign you to one of our professional editors who best matches the manuscript needs and timeframe.
2. You will then receive a free sample edit of your first 500-1000 words (or first chapter) with your quote for services.
3. Next, simply schedule your edit, sign the contract, and pay the deposit.
4. Finally, Your editor will get to work and remain in contact during the entire editing process, before submitting your final editorial report (and marked-up manuscript if applicable).
Step 1
The “audience” read
The first read of your manuscript, we want to see your work as your audience will see it. This gives us a better sense of your voice and style, so we can work to retain it during the later edits.
Step 2
Notes and observations
After the first read, we note down any observations that stood out, such as chapters where the pacing may have felt off, plot holes, or characters we didn’t gel with since these are the likely problem areas we will refer back to later.
Step 3
The “editing” read
The second (and any subsequent) time we read through your manuscript we make corrections and suggestions in-text, using tracked changes, and comments, specifically looking at the key areas for the editing service requested.
Step 4
Compiling the editorial report
Using the original observations and the editing suggestions in-text, we compile an editorial report. It will detail the major strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on the aspects of the editing service requested. Depending on the editing type, you may also receive chapter-by-chapter feedback.
Line editors ensure the text flows smoothly and has the desired impact on the reader. Copy editors ensure the text is error-free and adheres to the chosen style guide
COMMON QUESTION
Aren’t line editing and copy editing the same thing?
Line editing focuses on the language and style of the text to improve the flow and clarity of the prose, addressing issues such as word choice, sentence structure, and awkward phrasing.
Copy editing focuses on the quality and effectiveness of the writing, ensuring it’s accurate, readable, consistent, and adheres to any style requirements. Technical accuracy refers to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax.
Our Team has a Proven Track record
Successfully helping authors reach their audience
50+
Clients
10+
Years
Client testimonials
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“Highly Recommended”
The editorial report was comprehensive and insightful. …was punctual, delightful and easy to work with.
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— Client Testimonial
“Awesome Experience”
Awesome to work with Alison. She did a thorough job with a quick turnaround time. Would be great to work with her again. Thanks so much!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Client Testimonial (Upwork Client)
“A pleasure to work with”
She provided honest, insightful, and actionable feedback on areas where the manuscript was good as well as areas where it needed improvements. Turnaround times for edits were quicker than expected, and she was always responsive to the many queries I had. I would recommend Alison if you require an editor.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Hoi Pham
“Invaluable guidance”
[I received] actionable feedback and instantly improved my book. I plan to contract her services for future revisions of this project and others I have in mind. She included valuable information about the structure of my story as well as information about the pros and cons of the various publishing options available. I only hope she isn’t too busy to work on my next project.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Ken C. (Reedsy Client)
FAQs
How much does editing cost?
We base our prices on EFA guidelines. Please enquire for a quote. You can visit https://www.the-efa.org/rates/ for a guide on average price ranges, based on length of manuscript, genre/field, and type of editing service.
How can I contact you?
You can reach out to us using the contact form on our website.
What services do you offer?
We offer professional editing services for books, papers, and other media including manuscript assessments, developmental and line editing for fiction, structural and copy editing for non-fiction, and proofreading.
How long does the editing
The editing process duration depends on the length and complexity of the project.
What genres do you edit?
We edit for a variety of topics and genres, including (but not limited to) humanities and social sciences in non-fiction and SF, SFF, Fantasy, and Speculative Fiction novels.
Can you help with publishing?
While we don’t provide publishing services, we can guide you through the process.
How can you help me?
We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns
