Why You Need to Hire an Editor? Writerful Books, 11 November 201611 May 2023 Congratulations if you’ve just finished your manuscript! You’ve reached the finish line of your writing journey, but before you break out the bubbly, ask yourself: is my book truly ready for publication? As difficult as it may be, looking at your work objectively and being aware of its strengths and weaknesses is critical to making a compelling piece. This is where a professional editor comes in. But why exactly should you invest in an editor for your book? Writing a book is a challenging process. It requires creative thinking, creative strategy, and lots of effort to craft something that captures the attention of your readers and keeps them turning the pages. When your book is complete, however, it’s essential to take a step back and take a professional look at your writing before you submit it for publication. Professional editing can be your key to success when it comes to getting published as it enables you to gain a fresh perspective on your work, benefit from the expertise an editor can provide, and ensure your manuscript is ready for submission. Learning Experience Working with an expert will expand your knowledge on how to elevate your work to the next level. You’ll receive valuable feedback that helps strengthen your skills as a writer. This feedback will teach you how to apply it to your current work and future projects. You’ll develop an intuition for what kind of attention your work needs and when to ask for feedback. Having a professional editor assess your work can help you become a better writer and gain valuable insight on how to move forward. It can provide clarity about the changes you need to make, giving you the guidance and constructive feedback you need to take your writing to the next level. As you work with an editor, you’ll become more attuned to revisions and their feedback ill improve the quality of your work. Industry Insider A professional editor can offer an industry perspective, experience and insight in a specific genre that critique partners may not have. As long as you find someone with relevant industry experience, you will gain an understanding of what the editorial process looks and feels like. It’s an invaluable career relationship. Hiring an experienced professional editor will provide you with an edge when it comes to navigating the publishing process. Editors with industry knowledge and experience can offer you valuable strategies and insight into what it takes to make a good book. Nurturing a relationship with your book editor may give you a competitive advantage and help you refine your writing techniques in the long run. Submission Preparation While some writers may hire an editor purely with the intention of increasing their chances of publication, it often results in a lesser quality of work. Surface-level changes do little to enhance the chances of publication. It’s important for writers to understand which editor to choose for their particular work. Often, less experienced writers are more hesitant to revise, resulting in a lower-quality manuscript. The editing process is important and should not be taken lightly when you are preparing your manuscript for submission. Many writers may think they are done when the book is written, but ensuring a polished finished product is an absolute must and should not be overlooked. Taking the time to have an editorial review of your work can ensure that your book is free from technical errors, is well-written, and makes a positive impression on prospective publishers. Submitting a professionally edited manuscript is different for each writer, but it is worth the effort, time, and money; a little extra editing and polishing can make the difference when it comes to whether your manuscript will be accepted or rejected. When done right, an editorial review can create a first-rate manuscript that stands out among others and has a better chance of succeeding in the publishing arena. To ensure your manuscript receives the right attention, we recommend investing in a professional editor for invaluable feedback and to help you achieve your own writing dreams. Here’s what our authors had to say… - 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 - 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 - Maia F. Thank you so much, Declan. I’m actually going to submit the manuscript (after editing and polishing as much as possible) to a contest. Then, I’ll see what feedback I get and will go from there. I’m not sure if it’ll be a traditionally-published novel or I’ll self-publish it, but either way…it’ll happen 😊. I really appreciate your help. - Maia F.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 - Catherine C. Thanks so much Declan. I’m going to make a few modifications now thanks to your suggestions. Great thanks so much! As you say good writing is rewriting, and as I re-read the rest of the manuscript I am struck with how many glaring holes there are and how many (lots!) opportunities for improvement! So, I think I will continue to work on it before I send the rest of it to you. Thanks for the feedback. I felt my writing had improved, so its nice to know I am not delusional. BTW, this is a completely new story, with the previous 2 manuscripts as only back story. Thanks so much. It is a very well written, comprehensive report. I’m very impressed with the quality. There are some helpful suggestions for improvement and the summary of characters and plot is spot on. [...] Thanks again for such an in-depth report, I know that was beyond the realm of a beta read, so I really appreciate it! Catherine Craig. - Catherine C.Read Moreread less - Tammy A. Thanks for sending it through. Some great feedback. I'm slowly working through your suggested edits.. - Tammy A.Read Moreread less - Frank Thank you for your report by Carrie. Please pass on my thanks to her also, particularly for her involvement in the story. I have made some changes in accordance with Carrie's recommendations. [...] Well Declan I guess it is time to test the publishers. I am still deliberating on whether to use a Literary Agent or just go direct to Publishers. Any ideas on this would be gratefully received. All the best, Frank. - FrankRead Moreread less - Kathryn H. Thank you very much for returning this so quickly. I appreciate the kind words and support. That gives me the courage to try to get an agent for this story, although I haven't had luck finding an agent in the past. Best wishes, Kathryn. - Kathryn H.Read Moreread less - Margaret D. To cut a long story short. Could you improve the story and if so what would it cost me to do so. I'm thinking that a bit of tweaking will help the story tremendously. Margaret - Margaret D.Read Moreread less - Patricia L. I took a quick read of the report yesterday and will focus in today. It appears I have a lot of work to do to create a book people will buy. Appreciate the honesty. Patricia - Patricia L.Read Moreread less - Lulu K. Thank you so much for the report and for all your observations within it. Having this professional guidance is what I have been yearning for since I started writing the book. I am an early school leaver and also suffer from dyslexia so I knew there would be many grammar mistakes as well restructuring to be done. I sometimes overwrite things as what I am trying to express gets tied up in my mind in knots of confusion. - Lulu K.Read Moreread less - Kevin O. I was clearly led to the right Irishman to beta read the book: what with a daughter with Iona in her name, a Jamaican connection and a knowledge of that part of Irish history, who better? I really appreciate all of the details that you replied with, it's very helpful. I mentioned that I have two endings and would love your opinion on them. I have attached a new file. This is actually the first ending. The one you read was the new alternate. This version begins at chapter 53. Thanks for doing this. I'm really curious to hear what your thoughts are. I am just beginning the agent query process.. - Kevin O.Read Moreread less - Nikhil S. Thank you for your advice on the manuscript. You are right that this is an earlier draft and it needs some more revising, but I think I have some ideas based on your comments. Take care, Nikhil. - Nikhil S.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 - Tanya D. Thank you so much for your report. I sincerely appreciate your swiftness and all the great things you had to say about my manuscript. It was a true blessing to read your responses to the questions from the book; thank you for sharing those with me. I will forever be grateful that you gave me the original source of the quote, “We do not see things as they are; instead, we see them as we are.” I had it listed as anonymous, and the gal who did my citations insisted I change it; I am much happier to reference Talmud! I found your comments especially encouraging and will incorporate many of your suggestions. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with you. My most sincere thanks! - Tanya D.Read Moreread less - Bryce B. Thank you so much for your excellent evaluation. I knew the manuscript had problems but I am so close to the material I did not know what they were. You found the science section interesting so I think I will open with that. the answer to your question about the tea kettle not boiling over is: it does in the form of steam. Did you find any of the Bible information interesting besides the word of God bit? Or am I correct in concluding nothing was interesting or surprising in the Old Testament section and the relevance was not obvious? Thanks, Bryce. - Bryce B.Read Moreread less load more 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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