Book Editing Rates Book Editing Rates: We offer a range of services to help you take your manuscript from a rough draft to a polished manuscript. Whether you’re looking for a creative edit to look at the bigger picture for your novel, a developmental edit to help shape the structure of your book, a manuscript assessment to prepare your final draft to submit to a publisher or query a literary agent, or a beta read to get constructive feedback, our expert editors and experienced beta readers are here to assist you. The most popular service is a manuscript assessment which is a comprehensive look at all aspects of your work, giving encouraging and helpful feedback for improvements. This service doesn’t just provide authors with feedback on their work, it also helps them better understand their craft and improve their storytelling abilities. An assessment can be an invaluable tool in helping authors develop a successful book. It is the most popular service to help authors unlock their full potential. Our book editing rates are calculated on a per word basis. Our rates are comparable to the standard hourly rates for experienced editors in the publishing industry. We are happy to look at your manuscript to work out the level of editing required and then present a quote. We want to ensure that your work stands out in the publishing world. Our friendly and experienced editors will guide you to meet your publishing goals, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to find out how we can assist you. Here’s what our authors had to say.. - Denise N. Thank you for my Evaluation. I was quite excited and nervous to read the feedback. Your feedback was really great. I do understand what you are saying. My biggest thing I did get from the feedback was, I am obviously not getting my message across about the most important topic of all, which is, negative money thoughts, all to do with the mind. It is not about, financial security, independence etc it is about looking at your money thoughts and language. If you have any other suggestions I would love to hear from you, if not, thank you again. - Denise N.Read Moreread less - Peter B. I received your beta report and I first want to thank you for the kind comments you made about this story. Your suggestions and ideas were right on, and I’ve already made most of the corrections. I was stunned by the number of typos, etc. in the manuscript. I thought it was pretty clean. Thanks for pointing them out. I know that proofreading my own work will never be perfect, and to compound things, I’ve been proofing four different novels of mine all at the same time. I can see now that I need to take a different approach with it comes to proofing, and that means that I should probably follow your suggestion to hire a proofreader. That will free me to continue writing the new stories that keep swirling around in my head. 🙂 - Peter B.Read Moreread less - Alan C. Thanks very much for taking the time to read my story and for your kind comments, highlighting errors and raising points for further consideration. It's all very helpful and reassuring to know there's a story in it, from someone other than my girlfriend. Thanks again. Take care, Alan Corcoran. (Author of Marathon Man) - Alan C.Read Moreread less - Barbara R. Thank you so much for your thorough and conscientious review of my manuscript, and for your honest feedback and suggestions. I have already made several suggested edits. - Barbara R.Read Moreread less - John D. That’s terrific, exactly what I was hoping for (would have been better if I’d sent the final edit version). I would like to purchase another $110 worth in a couple of weeks, if available. John Dawson. - John D.Read Moreread less - Liljana F. Writerful Books’ comprehensive manuscript appraisal was exactly what I needed to take my work to the next level. Declan’s thoughtful comments and practical advice helped me pinpoint issues with my characters, structure and style that I wouldn’t have picked up myself. I’m very happy with the constructive criticism I received, and now feel more optimistic about the future of my book. Thanks again! - Liljana F.Read Moreread less - Matthew L. Very many thanks for this - hugely appreciated! I am grateful both for your highly encouraging compliments and your suggestions for improvement. I do know what you mean about the danger of repetition with the animals chapters - I had looked at them to try and avoid that happening but I’ll go back and look again! Originally it was one long chapter but I split it up so that it didn’t get in the way of the chronology. I shall ponder and play around with it! Meanwhile, I’m delighted you found it so relatable and that it made you laugh! Many thanks again for your work and kind wishes. Matthew. - Matthew L.Read Moreread less - Alex M. Thank you very much! I hope it wasn't too raw and disconnected at this stage; there is perhaps too much ranting in there. Is it possible to do another round of beta reading with your company, after I review/edit? - Alex M.Read Moreread less - Luther R. Thank you for your review and comments. I have read the report and now in the process of going through the comments. If I have any questions I will get back to you. Thank again. Sincerely, Luther. - Luther R.Read Moreread less - Jodi L. I just read your comments and am feeling deeply grateful. You've given me a new confidence that the subtleties I was hoping to convey are coming through to a caring and thoughtful reader. I will certainly work on the few words you suggested reconsidering. One one of them ("knacker") I was wondering about myself ... whether it had too many other meanings to be clear in that context. Indeed I struggled with hating to use the language of the era, but knowing it was how the characters would speak. I am glad you felt that was a reasonable choice. Also, as this was a new epilogue (after several tries that weren't working all that well), I am quite grateful that you've given it a stamp of approval. I do feel that I'm finally ready to send this book to agents... to let it out of my own little world. It's been a very long road of discovering this challenging craft, and readers like you make it worth it. Many thanks to you, and I quite expect I'll get back in touch for the next one. Rinse and repeat.... that's a writing life! - Jodi L.Read Moreread less - Lauren B. Thank you very much for your critique, I appreciate it. This is exactly what I've been looking for! All the best, Lauren. - Lauren B.Read Moreread less - Janene W. Thank you for these timely reports. Please pass on my thanks to the beta reader for his or her report. It was extremely helpful and I think I've gained a much better insight into my manuscript from his/her useful and honest comments. I have read them and have been chewing on the comments. There are many points listed in the reports that align with my instincts regarding the manuscript. These give me areas I can directly attack as I head into my next draft, and I appreciate that. - Janene W.Read Moreread less - Sonya S. Thank you for your professional feedback. I really appreciate your advice and your ability to be direct. You have given me a lot to think about. I look forward to the challenge. Warm Regards, Sonya. - Sonya S.Read Moreread less - Marlane A. Thank you for your feedback. I’ll work through your editing recommendations, which I found helpful and encouraging. Sincerely, Marlane - Marlane A.Read Moreread less - John B. Thank you for providing a very informative and constructive critique. I feel most of the observations were quite valid and I will proceed with further refinements and edits. Thank you again, John. - John B.Read Moreread less - Jason U. Please thank the sensitivity reader for me. The comments are very helpful! - Jason U.Read Moreread less Load More Compare Rates Below is a list of the most popular book editing services who offer different types of editing services showing a price comparison for developmental and copy editing rates with a 60,000-word manuscript. Click Here For Our New Editing Services Writerful Books: A team of experienced book editors who have been in the publishing business for over two decades. We offer a guaranteed service for all types of editing services and specialise in manuscript assessments. Our rates average from $1,320 for copy editing and $2,520 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅✅ Reedsy: A marketplace that connects authors with professional editors. They offer all types of editing services and have editors who specialize in various genres. Their average rates are $2,400 for copy editing and $3,400 for developmental editing. ✅✅ Kindlepreneur: A website that provides resources and tools for self-publishing authors. They have a list of book editors who offer different types of editing services and have experience in various genres. Their average rates are $1,200 for copy editing and $2,400 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ Editmojo: A platform that offers affordable and fast editing services for authors. They provide copy editing and proofreading services and have editors who work in various genres. Their flat rates are $300 for copy editing and $150 for proofreading. ✅ Freelance Writing: A website that helps freelance writers find jobs and clients. They have a section where authors can post their book editing projects and receive bids from editors. Their average rates are $1,500 for copy editing and $2,250 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ NY Book Editors: A team of experienced book editors. They offer all types of editing services and have editors who specialize in various genres. Their average rates are $3,600 for copy editing and $6,000 for developmental editing. ✅✅ BookBaby: A company that provides self-publishing services for authors, including book editing. They offer all types of editing services and have editors who work in various genres. Their flat rates are $1,440 for copy editing and $2,640 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ Scribendi: A company that offers online editing and proofreading services for various types of documents, including books. They provide all types of editing services and have editors who work in various genres. Their average rates are $1,680 for copy editing and $2,880 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ The Book Butchers: A group of professional book editors who offer different types of editing services and have experience in various genres. Their flat rates are $1,200 for copy editing and $2,400 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ Enago: A company that provides academic editing and proofreading services for researchers, students, and authors. They offer all types of editing services and have editors who specialize in various fields of study. Their average rates are $1,800 for copy editing and $3,000 for developmental editing. ✅✅ First Editing: A company that offers professional editing and proofreading services for various types of documents, including books. They provide all types of editing services and have editors who work in various genres. Their average rates are $1,440 for copy editing and $2,520 for developmental editing. ✅✅✅ Manuscript Assessment Rates: We offer an affordable and comprehensive manuscript assessment service for writers within Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK and USA seeking a professional manuscript appraisal. A manuscript assessment is perfect for writers seeking an expert opinion on where they are at in the writing process without the outlay of a full edit. Click Here for Manuscript Assessments Note: Manuscript assessments don’t include proofreading or copy editing. We offer substantial discounts to authors requesting a manuscript assessment who need to hire an editor for further editing or proofreading. Beta Reading Rates: Our beta reading rates are excellent value for a comprehensive beta reader report. This service is for authors who are ready to submit their finished manuscript to a publisher or literary agent and want a dedicated reader to take a final look over to see if there is anything they may have missed after going through the editing process or putting the final touches to their story. Click Here for our Beta Reading Service Our team of experienced editors is committed to providing you with the highest quality service possible. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the quality of our work, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We will work with you to address any issues or concerns and either redo the service to your satisfaction or provide you with a full refund. We are dedicated to exceeding your expectations and helping you create the best book possible. You can have full confidence in our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. 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