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-$0.10 per word ($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-$0.06 per word ($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-$0.04 per word ($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-$0.02 per word ($300-$1,000 for a novel)