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.. - 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 - Susan M. Thanks for your thoughtful and generous response. I look forward to speaking with you. In the meantime, may I include a quote from you on the promotional website I’m building to show prospective publishers? Thanks again, Susan. - Susan M.Read Moreread less - Paul B. Hi Declan, I will definitely be keeping Writerful in mind for future projects! Thank you again, Paul B. - Paul B.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 - Katherine S. Please let the reader know that I'm flattered, and none of your beta readers should ever fear causing offense. I want their honest opinions, besides I'm pretty thick-skinned 🙂 - Katherine S.Read Moreread less - Mary K. Thanks for your quick turnaround on the report, but even more importantly, thank you for your thoughtful and constructive comments. I've been hesitant to contact the victim's family but you've encouraged me to give it a go and see what happens. Truthfully, in my mind this book is about possibly getting justice for Tatanisha as well as Dell. Thanks again for your excellent suggestions. Sincerely, Mary. - Mary K.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 - 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 - 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 - Jodi D. Thank you for the report. Both readers finished commenting around page 200 - I understand one beta reader totally disliked the manuscript, hence not finishing it but was that the same for the second beta reader? I only ask, in case my Word document stopped displaying the comment boxes. Jodi. - Jodi D.Read Moreread less - Jeffrey M. I totally get why it took longer to read. I feel a little goofy pestering you so much, I just wasn’t sure. You have nothing to apologize for. You were right, this was a top notch reading which will greatly help my revisions. - Jeffrey M.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 - Amelia N. Thank you for the report! The beta read was very helpful to let me know what to edit and work on next. Pass on my thanks to the reader. Regards, Amelia - Amelia N.Read Moreread less - Lauren B. Thank you very much for your critique, I appreciate it. This is exactly what I've been looking for! All the best, Lauren. - Lauren B.Read Moreread less - AJ F. Please pass on my sincere thanks to the reader. Some generous and kind comments along with some solid pick ups. I’ve not yet had the ms proofread in case it needed some serious work, hence the typos. - AJ F.Read Moreread less - Sonya S. Thank you for your professional feedback. I really appreciate your advice and your ability to be direct. You have given me a lot to think about. I look forward to the challenge. Warm Regards, Sonya. - Sonya S.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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