Book Editing Rates Ready to transform your rough draft into a polished masterpiece? Our highly-recommended, cost-effective book editing services are tailored to meet your specific needs. 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, an evaluation of a book proposal to 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.. - Tina H. Thanks Declan for your thorough breakdown of my book. Yours is the first feedback that is constructive. Friends and family are always a little too enthused and not always honest with their feedback. I will take your thoughts into consideration as I rework some of the chapters. Thanks so much for beta reading my book! Thanks, Tina. - Tina H.Read Moreread less - Rudy S. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I wanted to say the notes were extremely helpful and gave me alot to think about. I don't know if too much time has passed by now but I thought I should try. My only question for the reader to clarify on is that I forgot to mention that this book is the first of a planned series. And she said the characters didn't feel developed, and i'm just wondering if knowing that changes anything? I hope the Covid didn't knock you around too much and that you're feeling better. I've read the notes and first wanta thank you for the feedback. I genuinely appreciate it. - Rudy S.Read Moreread less - Rebecca R. Thank you so much for the report. I am thrilled to receive this kind of feedback! It was so detailed and the reader made really insightful and useful suggestions. Please be sure to thank them for their thorough critique and kind comments. This was beyond helpful for me as well as reassuring that the book is worth my continued hard work. - Rebecca R.Read Moreread less Thanks for the good advice. I’ll keep working on it. Read Moreread less - Morgan V. I appreciate your quick and efficient work on this. As a writer, my biggest fear is that I'll bore people in the process of the read. Hopefully that wasn't the case here, though it sounds like it did a bit in the middle. I think my plan is to go the self publishing route. Perhaps that will make a difference in my word count. I did shave off about 10,000 words before I gave it to you. I don't know how in the world I'd ever get it down to 90. Then again, if it is in the YA category, perhaps it needs to be. Which brings me to that. Where do you think you would find it on a Barnes and Noble bookshelf? And is there a certain niche readership that I would need to find for it to latch on? - Morgan V.Read Moreread less - Mark P. Thank you for the helpful and detailed feedback! - Mark P.Read Moreread less - Sarah W. Thank you very much for this, I appreciate your feedback and advice. Thanks again, Sarah. - Sarah W.Read Moreread less - Terry M. Very helpful, I'll read through your edits a few times and may step into Gus' shoes as you suggest and try the three act - although I have possible further incursions in mind for a second book, if I ever write one. Wish me luck, it was all OK when I was writing for family and friends and children's books for grandchildren - who will be gentle with feedback - and when I made the foray into a novel I knew I was not well positioned - I really did write it for a circle of people who would be used to and appreciated my sense of humour and 'who cares about structure' etc. But I will move outside that circle and rewrite. You have been helpful in giving me that kick. Regards, Terry. - Terry M.Read Moreread less - Rob D. I am happy with the advice you have provided, it is practical and identifies real areas on how I can improve it further. Seems I underestimated how “ready” the manuscript is and may explain why there has been a lot of rejection. - Rob D.Read Moreread less - Latifa J. Thank you for the manuscript assessment. I really appreciate how quickly you've gotten back to me. I'll start working on it as soon as possible, (rewriting it, taking everything you've mentioned into consideration). Thanks again! Regards, Latifa - Latifa J.Read Moreread less - Phil P. Thanks for the detailed report and the prompt turnaround. I don't have any questions about the report - it's all pretty clear. I appreciate the great feedback. Thanks, Phil Preckler. - Phil P.Read Moreread less - Tony M. I wasn't expecting your email for another couple of weeks. What a pleasant surprise. I've yet to read the reports but I look forward to it. Thanks also for the developmental editing suggestion. Are we talking like a mentoring role? Either way, I might actually take you up on that as I've been looking for such 'guidance'. [...] Anyway, I'll get on to these reports and will be in touch. Oh, and it's still my intention (in the distant future) to seek a manuscript assessment. But, first things first. Thanks very much. Tony. - Tony M.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 - Claire C. Thanks so much for you assessment. I have to confess, you were far more positive about my writing than I was expecting! I have read through the assessment a couple of times and I am about to work my way through the Word version. I was not surprised by your notes on the opening. It has been haunting me through every edit. Who knew the first line would be the most challenging. Thank you for your thoughts, I will see what I can do to make it more compelling/inviting. It was also good for you to pick out the section I did on the vows. If you can believe it, it was a lot worse! I went on a crazy tangent, even played around with an illustration. I felt like a blog was inserted into the chapter, but I kept it in because I was trying to show in the reality of vows an entertaining way. I shall remove it happily and explore other ways of making my point. For now, I have lots to do and I am looking forward to diving back into the manuscript with some direction and perspective from you. Thanks again. It was really wonderful to read your encouraging words. This was very much a personal challenge for me - to write a story that had been dancing around in my mind for a few years. Knowing it wasn’t a total turd spurs me on to have a go at a second one. Cheers Claire - Claire C.Read Moreread less - Jennifer B. Thank you so much. This feedback was extremely helpful and I think it will be crucial in assisting me to tell the story I want. I greatly appreciate it! Sincerely, Jennifer Byrd - Jennifer B.Read Moreread less - Grant E. This is a very flattering and super helpful review!! I can’t thank you enough. I just forwarded it two friends writing books, recommending they get in touch with you for beta reads too. - Grant E.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. Our Book Editing Services Writerful Books: A team of experienced book editors who have been in the publishing business for over twelve years. 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 for a standard sized novel. ✅✅✅✅ 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. Our Manuscript Assessment Service 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. 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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