

Professional Book Editing Services
Professional Book Editing Services
Why Professional Editing is Essential for Your Book
Even bestselling authors rely on editors to polish their work. Professional editing provides:
✔ Objective feedback from an expert eye
✔ Error-free text (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
✔ Improved clarity and flow for better reader engagement
✔ Industry-standard formatting for publication
✔ Higher chances of traditional publishing acceptance
✔ More positive reviews from discerning readers
Types of Book Editing Services
1. Developmental Editing (Big-Picture Editing)
Focuses on structure, plot, character development, and pacing
Ideal for: First drafts needing major revisions
Cost: 0.03−0.03−0.10 per word (1,500−1,500−5,000 for a novel)
2. Line Editing (Stylistic Editing)
Improves sentence flow, word choice, and voice
Enhances readability and emotional impact
Cost: 0.02−0.02−0.06 per word (1,000−1,000−3,000 for a novel)
3. Copy Editing (Technical Precision)
Fixes grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency
Checks factual accuracy (for nonfiction)
Cost: 0.01−0.01−0.04 per word (500−500−2,000 for a novel)
4. Proofreading (Final Polish)
Catches last-minute typos and formatting errors
Done after all other edits are complete
Cost: 0.008−0.008−0.02 per word (300−300−1,000 for a novel)



Self-Editing Tips
Step 1
Take a break before reviewing your manuscript
Step 2
Use editing tools
Step 3
Get beta reader feedback




