Editorial Services
Choosing to self-publish doesn’t necessarily mean self-editing too. No author is a perfect writer. Even highly prolific and skilled writers, such as Stephen King, will use editorial services with each book. We can help fine-tune your grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, structure, and continuity.
An editor's tasks can be grouped broadly into three areas: substantive editing, copyediting and proofreading. A comprehensive edit involves all three types of edit.
Substantive editing (sometimes called structural or content editing) aims to ensure that the structure, content, language, style and presentation of the document are suitable for its intended purpose and readership.
Copyediting aims to achieve accuracy, clarity and consistency in a document. It does not involve significant rewriting, providing a single authorial voice or tailoring text to a specific audience – these belong to a substantive edit.
Proof-reading provides you with our lightest form of text-correction, dealing mainly with typos, spellings and punctuation errors. You’ll receive a digital copy of your manuscript with errors highlighted and corrected, for you to accept or reject. This service is most suitable for writers who are self-publishing.
Advanced editing is also referred to as developmental editing.
Sometimes manuscripts need specialized attention that goes beyond grammar, spelling, and punctuation improvements. Our experienced editors will take a close look at your book’s content and other stylistic considerations including content, plot, and pace.