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.. - 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 - 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 - Jim C. Thanks for the feedback. I have gone through about half of it so far and find myself in agreement with most of the points and having a good think about some broader issues they raise. Will probably have a few questions once I have had time to digest things a bit. Best wishes, Jim. - Jim C.Read Moreread less - 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.Read Moreread less - John B. Thank you for providing a very informative and constructive critique. I feel most of the observations were quite valid and I will proceed with further refinements and edits. Thank you again, John. - John B.Read Moreread less - Jenni J. You are currently my new favourite person after saying such positive things about my writing. I was quite taken aback with your appreciation of ‘Boundary Lines’. I’m really pleased you enjoyed reading it and were able to connect with it on a personal level. Thank you for your comments and editing. I look forward to playing around with the passages you highlighted. All of your comments are valued by me. Your honest and personal response really touched me and perfectly explains why you did not make an initial comment on the assessment regarding this passage of writing. Thank you for clarifying this. Although unsettling, my heart desires to create hope for the reader – a thought you did express in the initial manuscript assessment - so thank you! - Jenni J.Read Moreread less - Catherine C. Thanks so much. Those are brilliant suggestions. Catherine C - Catherine C.Read Moreread less - Natalie J. Thank you so much for the report. It had great feedback. - Natalie J.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 - 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.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 - 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.Read Moreread less - 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.Read Moreread less - Tina H. Thanks Declan for your thorough breakdown of my book. Yours is the first feedback that is constructive. Friends and family are always a little too enthused and not always honest with their feedback. I will take your thoughts into consideration as I rework some of the chapters. Thanks so much for beta reading my book! Thanks, Tina. - Tina H.Read Moreread less - John B. Hi Declan, I finally got The Last Five Swords published and would like to send you a copy as you were very instrumental in getting it over the line! Thanks for your help, John. - John B.Read Moreread less - Bert O. I have just started book 4 of this series so I will certainly use your pointers! - Bert O.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. You can have full confidence in our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Request a Quote Below! 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