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Why You Need to Hire an Editor?

Writerful Books, 11 November 201611 May 2023

Benefits of hiring a professional book editor.

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…

  • - 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.
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    - 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.
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    - 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. - Frank
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    - Allison D.
    Thanks very much, Declan—impressively speedy! I’ve passed your report on to the editor. Allison Draper - HarperCollins - Allison D.
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  • - Tammy A.
    Thanks for sending it through. Some great feedback. I'm slowly working through your suggested edits.. - Tammy A.
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    - 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.
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    - Natalie J.
    Thank you so much for the report. It had great feedback. - Natalie J.
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    - Russell T.
    Thank you for the assessment. I will make some of the changes you suggested and go forward. I don't know if the work is good enough for publishing, either by a commercial publisher or by self-publishing. Do you think I should try to publish it? Thanks for your input. RT - Russell T.
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  • - Geoff M.
    Thank you very much for the comprehensive review, Declan! I very much appreciate it. I am going to see if I can combine the first three chapters into two in order to get things moving more quickly. Thanks again! - Geoff M.
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    - 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.
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    - 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.
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    - Mark M.
    Hi Declan, what can I say? I'm thrilled and flattered by your response to the book, and I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful commentary. The report was so well structured and insightful, extracting multiple examples and delving deep into the complexities of the characters and plot and themes and subject matter... I don't know how you were able to process everything so quickly but I'm beyond impressed. I almost wish I had more work for you! So please feel free to weigh in on the other aspects! 😉

    As you know, I was hesitant to get into the report... partly because you turned it so quickly I assumed you had a miserable experience! but mainly because it's difficult for me to anticipate or accept any form of praise after so much rejection (even more difficult to actually feel authenticity from someone you *hire* for their feedback). That said, and at the risk of overusing superlatives myself, I am appreciative of your work and your in-depth attention to the story---for both what was on the page and not.

    [...]

    I digress.

    In short, thank you for giving me a bit more confidence in what has so far been a soul-bruising journey.

    Looking forward to your thoughts.

    Cheers,
    Mark

    - Mark M.
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  • - Rebecca A.
    Thank you very much for your work. It is clear to me you have read the manuscript thoroughly and I appreciate your direct feedback. I already feel excited about the potential for improvement you have outlined that I wasn't able to see on my own. What's more, I've also seen clear evidence that I made the right decision in deciding to get a manuscript assessment from your detailed comments alone. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you again.
    Rebecca
    - Rebecca A.
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    - 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.
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    - 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.
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    - 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.
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