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Your Book Deserves Top-Quality Editing

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Authors who publish their work independently face the same competition and reader expectations as traditionally published books do. Therefore, if you have a manuscript ready, it will need top-quality book editing, a well-designed cover, and a launch marketing campaign to succeed. If you do anything less, you aren't giving your work the support it needs to succeed. If you're trying your hand at writing a book for the first time, it's wise to learn about the different types of book editing services. For example, developmental editing that includes advice about the content of your book is different from proofreading.

You don't need to overpay for competent book editing, but you also don't want to make your decision solely based on a low price. The optimal scenario is to find an editor you can communicate with easily and who has solid experience, especially in your genre. It might also be a good idea to consider an editing check as a first step strongly. It's a service many editors offer in which they review an excerpt of your book for a modest fee and advise about its editing needs. The final decision is always yours as the author, but having a professional opinion can be eye-opening as you think it over.

Today, book editing firms commonly offer a menu of services, allowing authors to choose only the ones they want – and need. It helps with budgetary limits and maximizes the value of editing services applied to each book. Authors whose manuscripts are in good shape may need something as simple as proofreading to catch typos and spelling mistakes. On the other hand, first-time novelists might want a manuscript review that includes comments about the plot, storytelling, character development, and general improvements. The needs vary widely by book, and the initial editing check will make recommendations.

Shopping around in the form of talking to several editors (or editing firms) before making your decision is universally advisable. Being aware of price is logical, but the value is more critical, and it is the balance of how much you pay and the quality of the service provided. As an author, you also want to have an editor you respect and work with comfortably. There are exceptions to every rule, but if you're a senior-level executive or professional writing a business book, you may not match up well with an editor with only a couple of years of experience. Don't rush into making your final decision.

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