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

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.

Writerful Books believes that this is where the real value lies in editing. We believe 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 believe 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.

Recommended For: fiction, novels.

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 For: fiction, novels, memoirs, nonfiction.

Further Reading: 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.

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 For: fiction, novels, memoirs, nonfiction.

Further Reading: What is a Manuscript Assessment and Why you Need One!

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Whether you choose creative editing, developmental editing or a manuscript assessment, 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.

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Writerful Books offers affordable editing services to authors within Australia (Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney), in Ireland (Cork, Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Waterford) and the UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield) and the US. Our book editors edit fiction as well as non-fiction. We can tailor our editing services to match your requirements.