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. Book Editing Services ✅ Creative Editing ✅ Developmental Editing ✅ Manuscript Assessments ✅ Novel Editing Service Since the advent of chatGPT and AI writing tools, Writerful Books will be focusing more on creative editing and the ‘human touch’ 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. We believe that this is where the real value lies in editing and can rest assured 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 are confident 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. 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. As such, 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: 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. What is a Manuscript Assessment and Why you Need One! An editorial evaluation, also known as a manuscript assessment, offers valuable feedback to authors before they submit their work to agents or 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: Level Up Your Writing With Our Novel Editing Service Here’s what our authors have to say.. - Sarah W. Thank you very much for this, I appreciate your feedback and advice. Thanks again, Sarah. - Sarah W.Read Moreread less - Catherine C. Thanks so much. Those are brilliant suggestions. Catherine C - Catherine C.Read Moreread less - Bob L. Thanks for the insightful comments. Beautifully written critique and I will use it to polish the manuscript. Regards, Bob Levey. - Bob L.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 - Michael P. I received your report and took a gander. I’ll have more time later tonight to read it in detail. [...] Generally speaking, you highlighted exactly what I expected (not a bad thing). I knew going into this project that it would be a challenge staying “in the moment” i.e., biblical times/language. It has been fun. The protagonist’s journey – that’s what it’s all about. I’ll be in touch. Thank you. Michael. - Michael 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 - Rob B. Just got to work and read the report with some trepidation. I'm happy to say that I'm quite excited. I've noted your points which I've found encouraging and enlightening so I think I'm going to be making some changes including extra work at the end. There is a sequel that expands a lot more on what happened and how Sarah's life changes and what drives Rachel. In the new year I'll send it to you for a read. In the mean time many thanks and have a great Christmas. Kind regards, Rob. - Rob B.Read Moreread less - Mel K. Thanks for your feedback. Its quite critical, but better to get it now than later. Mel. - Mel K.Read Moreread less - Sharon J. Dear Declan, I just wanted to thank you for your positive comments. Young Eagle Rising has taken me four years to write and I am delighted my efforts have given the story an authentic flavour and that you found it a worthwhile read. From the beginning I made up my mind William would not use the word 'Indian' and that I would stay as far away as possible from any 'John Wayne' portrayal of the Native Americans. I have only one question: do you have any advice on who I should sent it to for editing? Writerful seem to help with every stage which is very appealing to someone like me as I know little about the publishing world, but I'm sure there are many editors out there equally as good. If I choose Writerful Books, can I mention you have read it? Many thanks again! - Sharon J.Read Moreread less - Mitchell L. just wanted to thank you for your feedback when reading Last Man’s Last Stand. I found your feedback very fair and helpful. I especially appreciated all the examples you gave me in the notes sections. I am a new writer and I found those examples to be very helpful when studying how to improve my writing. I just wanted to write this up to show you my appreciation. Thank you. Mitch. - Mitchell L.Read Moreread less - Stephenos M. I wanted to take a moment to thank you so much again for the meaningful and insightful feedback you left on the manuscript assessment. I really appreciate your work and the ways your feedback has led to the improvement of my writing. Sincerely, Stephenos. - Stephenos M.Read Moreread less - Sean C. Thank you so much for your report. And I agree with, say, 95% of it. I always wanted to better describe the technical aspects of the business and I could have written 200,000 - 300,000 words, but I learned as I went along that that was not the route to take. I’m happy now to say hello again to the text and begin to revise it pretty much in the manner you suggest. I must say that it’s the journey of writing the book that is so satisfying – I suspect I will be lost when it’s actually finished (although I have an idea for another one). Good luck with Heart of Darkness, one of my favorites; you’ll easily breeze through it since it’s so short, then think, “what was he actually talking about”? Enjoy! - Sean C.Read Moreread less - Martin O. Thanks for the comments, they were exactly what I wanted. [...] I like your idea of rewriting as a epistolary novel taking the form of a diary though I need to look up exactly what that means and find some good examples. Martin. - Martin O.Read Moreread less - 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 - Lhexa D. Thanks for the report. This novella was based on my adolescent understanding of Catholicism and American slavery, so the parallels are deliberate. I won't change dialogue, since it's meant to reflect indoctrination, but I will change the pertinent prose. I will also follow up on some of the other suggestions. Thanks, you've been very helpful. Lhexa - Lhexa D.Read Moreread less - Tore H. Thank you for your kind words. Actually, I had expected much harsher feedback, as I've mulled the sorry over in my mind after I sent it to you and come up with a number of scenes / ideas I felt were bad or even cringe worthy. Also, of the 6-7 friends I have asked to beta read, none seem to have bothered to read past page 30ish. - Tore H.Read Moreread less load more 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. 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