Book Editing Services We provide book editing services for authors looking to hire an editor for creative editing, developmental editing, manuscript assessments and manuscript evaluations. We highly recommend that your work is edited by a book editor before you submit a manuscript to a publisher. Request a quote below.. Book Editing Services ► Creative Editing ► Developmental Editing ► Manuscript Assessments Since the advent of chatGPT and AI writing tools, Writerful Books will be focusing more on creative editing rather than copy editing, line editing and proofreading because we believe this is where the real value is that we can offer that no AI technology can match. ChatGPT and other AI writing tools have revolutionized the way people write. They can now produce high-quality content quickly and easily, without having to worry about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. This has led to a decline in the demand for copy editing, line editing, and proofreading services. Writerful Books believes that this is where the real value lies in editing. We believe that no AI technology can match the human ability to understand and improve a piece of writing on a creative level. That is why we are focusing more on creative editing in the future. We believe that this is the best way to help authors produce their best work. By providing creative editing services, we can help authors to develop their stories, characters, and dialogue. We can also help them to identify and correct any structural problems in their work. Creative Editing Creative editing is an editorial process that aims to improve the quality of a manuscript, enhance the story’s potential to connect with the reader, and guide the author’s vision. It is a more subjective process than copy editing, line editing, and proofreading, and it requires a deep understanding of storytelling and the human experience. It gives authors an opportunity to work closely with editors to gain new insights into their work, refine their unique voice, develop characters and strengthen plot. Creative editing is a collaborative process that helps authors address issues with pacing, plot, voice, and structure. It stimulates the flow of creativity, provides constructive feedback and encourages authors to explore new ideas. The process is not a quick fix, and it can take several rounds of revision before a manuscript is ready for submission or publication. Recommended For: fiction, novels. Further Reading: Creative Editing: A Secret Weapon for Authors Developmental Editing Developmental editing is a type of editing that focuses on the content, structure, and style of a manuscript. It is done in the early writing stages and requires significant revisions to help authors craft their storylines and look at the “big picture” of their book. Unlike copy editors who check grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, developmental editors help authors to ensure that their book meets the intended goals, resonates with the intended audience, and effectively tells the intended story. Hiring a developmental editor provides invaluable guidance throughout the creative process. Their critical eye identifies areas that need improvement and ensures the manuscript’s clarity and structure, thus saving authors time and trouble. Developmental editors help in examining characters’ voices, building suspense, creating an emotional arc, aligning themes and plot points, and checking necessary elements to create a satisfying story. Thus, developmental editing is the first part of the book editing process as it helps an author to make an even better book before the copy editor looks over for grammatical errors. Recommended For: fiction, novels, memoirs, nonfiction. Further Reading: Delve Deeper into Your Writing with Developmental Editing Manuscript Assessments A manuscript assessment is an analysis of the story and craft of a novel or nonfiction book to evaluate its potential and uncover ways to strengthen its storytelling. It is different from a book review or beta reading, which mostly focuses on content rather than the structure and craft of a manuscript. A manuscript assessment is conducted by an experienced editor or an industry expert like a literary agent, who provides valuable feedback to the author. The assessment can provide feedback on plot, characterization, dialogue, style, grammar, and suggestions for improvement and overall marketability. The assessment results in a comprehensive report that outlines an honest evaluation of the author’s work, including their strengths, weaknesses, and areas that need improvement, and marketability ratings. The authors should expect this report to prepare for traditional or self-publishing. Such an assessment is also called an editorial evaluation, and its benefit lies in providing valuable feedback before an author sends their manuscript out to agents and publishers. The assessment identifies strengths and weaknesses of the author’s writing, provides guidance on how to improve it, and ensures that the manuscript is in the best possible shape when it is sent out for publication. Recommended For: fiction, novels, memoirs, nonfiction. Further Reading: What is a Manuscript Assessment and Why you Need One! Here’s what some of our authors had to say.. - Jeffrey M. I totally get why it took longer to read. I feel a little goofy pestering you so much, I just wasn’t sure. You have nothing to apologize for. You were right, this was a top notch reading which will greatly help my revisions. - Jeffrey M.Read Moreread less - Jupiter H. Thank you guys so much for the feedback! I’m sorry the first part was so hard to get through. I had concerns with a lot of the things that were mentioned, especially regarding pacing and if I started in the right place. This cleared up a lot of that and hopefully I can address a lot of the issues pointed out. - Jupiter H.Read Moreread less - Graham W. I have read your feedback. It said what I thought it would and more. I am again exited about the novel and will delve in again in December for the second go, with your notes in mind. I have a lot of story written in history of the characters, I will now blend the two to make a much more whole story-line You mentioned editing, which I think is gonna be a necessity. Is this genre something you can do? I will finish off the 2nd draft and maybe treat myself to an editor. Once again thanks for the feedback and the well thought out explanations. Graham. - Graham W.Read Moreread less - Nella R. Thanks so much for your thorough and constructive review! Being into romance writing, I'm not surprised the romance is a little overdone. I will revisit and find a way of dealing with the issues you so proficiently highlight. It does all make sense, and yes, I did want to finish the story quickly. I got my idea for the ending from The Birds(Hitchcock) - when they drive off leaving behind a problem that is clearly not going away. Regards, Nella. - Nella R.Read Moreread less - Benjamin G. I've just been looking over the beta reader report and can't thank you enough. You identified so many issues I would never have found on my own. I agree with all your suggestions and am excited to go through another revision to improve the manuscript. Your report was much more insightful and detailed than I expected. I will be referring you to fellow writers looking for a good beta reader. Thanks again. Sincerely, Benjamin J. Gohs - Benjamin G.Read Moreread less - Pat K. Thank you for the valuable feedback on both the strengths and weaknesses of Windshift. I'll be working on those improvements during the weeks ahead. Thanks again, Pat. - Pat K.Read Moreread less - Danielle B. Thank you so much for your detailed responses to all of my specific questions and also your general feedback! This all helps SO much. The two most important things I took from your feedback was that 1.)[...] I just thought of some scenes/ideas of how I can do this so now I just have to write them out and see which ones work best 🤞 2.) There needs to be a stronger hook in the first chapter. I can see now that where I started the story probably isn't the best place to start it. And 3.) there definitely needs to be downtime between the intense scenes. Someone actually suggested this to me before but I was wary because I was afraid of slowing down the story and boring the reader but I think I just have to figure out a balance. [...] Best, Danielle Brown - Danielle B.Read Moreread less - Penny F. Thank you for your detailed report..work life has got in the way sadly. I appreciate your many recommendations.. many, no real surprise. As a new writer I felt I needed another opinion even though the MS was incomplete to help me clarify strengths and weaknesses. I had set my book aside deliberately for almost a month and now have two solid weeks to devote to it - and will attempt to address your concerns. I know I have a long way to go to develop good novel writing skills ....I'm hoping practice will get me there!! Once again thank you for your guidance. Penny - Penny F.Read Moreread less - Mary K. Thanks for your quick turnaround on the report, but even more importantly, thank you for your thoughtful and constructive comments. I've been hesitant to contact the victim's family but you've encouraged me to give it a go and see what happens. Truthfully, in my mind this book is about possibly getting justice for Tatanisha as well as Dell. Thanks again for your excellent suggestions. Sincerely, Mary. - Mary K.Read Moreread less - David R. Hi Declan, First and foremost, thank you for the quick prompt service to my story collection, Human Being Human Doing. I will look at this over the next few days and email you with any explanation that may be required. Thanks once again; stay well and all the best. - David R.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 - 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 - Hanif M. Thank you for your concise report which was quite helpful in highlighting the areas which need to be worked on in the manuscript. Indeed the middle part did seem to go off point and there is no need for several characters/situations. Additionally your comments on the appropriate dialogue and South London lingo are well noted. There were some attempts to highlight the disillusionment the protagonist faced when arriving Nigeria. That was also supposed to be part of his journey. However It's clear that the manuscript does require a good plot overhaul/change in the sections mentioned Naturally the services of a developmental and copy editor would be engaged. The point of this assessment was to ensure if the story had some potential. Best regards Hanif - Hanif M.Read Moreread less - Laura B. This was VERY helpful. I guess the Beta reader did not know that this is just the first 5 chapters of a longer book. I agree it needs work and that is why people hire beta readers- so they can get feedback and revise, revise, revise. Thanks again.. Laura. - Laura B.Read Moreread less - Katherine S. Please let the reader know that I'm flattered, and none of your beta readers should ever fear causing offense. I want their honest opinions, besides I'm pretty thick-skinned 🙂 - Katherine S.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 Load More Whether you choose creative editing, developmental editing or a manuscript assessment, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service to help you on your journey to having your book published! 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. Request a Quote Below! 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