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Writerful Books has helped Christian authors since 2012. Christian book editing, literary agenting, and independent publishing for writers of faith.
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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…

  • - 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.
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    - Natalie J.
    Thank you so much for the report. It had great feedback. - Natalie J.
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    - Matthew L.
    Very many thanks for this - hugely appreciated! I am grateful both for your highly encouraging compliments and your suggestions for improvement. I do know what you mean about the danger of repetition with the animals chapters - I had looked at them to try and avoid that happening but I’ll go back and look again! Originally it was one long chapter but I split it up so that it didn’t get in the way of the chronology. I shall ponder and play around with it! Meanwhile, I’m delighted you found it so relatable and that it made you laugh! Many thanks again for your work and kind wishes. Matthew.
    - Matthew L.
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    - Jason U.
    Please thank the sensitivity reader for me. The comments are very helpful! - Jason U.
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  • - Naomi L.
    Thanks, Declan! We will review these reports soon. Naomi @ The Artful Editor
    - Naomi L.
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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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    - Mark R.
    Just back from being out of town and opened your beta read at the airport.
    I appreciate the time and effort you put into this.
    Will be getting into your feedback now and using it to make the book a better read.
    Sincerely,
    Mark - Mark R.
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    - Thomas M.
    Hi Declan, I am, in a word, speechless. This is not at all what I expected from your beta read. Just to be clear, I'm thrilled! First, you pointed out a lot of things that got me thinking and realized I agree with you. I will make all or virtually all of your suggested changes in the next revision. You have made what I consider vital suggestions that will smooth out some of the rough edges still to be found in the book. Second, regarding your thoughtful commentary. I'm very happy that you found that the plot, characters, dialog, etc., worked well. As you know, the kind of praise in your evaluation is not something writers get to hear too often, if at all. - Thomas M.
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  • - 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.
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    - 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.
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    - Morgan G.
    Thank you again for taking the time to look over my work. I never thought it would actually go somewhere so I'm beyond excited to have a stranger think it has potential for more.

    From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

    Best Wishes,

    Morgan - Morgan G.
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    - Luke J.
    Thanks for your time! I really appreciate the feedback and your willingness to slog through. I’m going to spend some time ruminating on your observations and hit it with an overhaul. Thanks again! - Luke J.
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  • - John K.
    Thank you, Herr Doktor. - John K.
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    - 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.
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    - Paul B.
    Declan, just read your report. I'm hugely relieved by your comments. Thank you so much for your thorough assessment. I'll ensure you get a mention in the acknowledgements. - Paul B.
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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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