Have you written your first book? Congratulations! We’re here to help you achieve your goals, and that’s why we offer you a free sample edit. What’s that, you might ask… Well, let us explain.
Before we start on a full-scale editing journey, we believe in taking the first step together. That’s why we offer a complimentary sample edit. This allows us to assess your unique writing style and tailor our services to your specific needs.
In addition to your sample edit, we’ll give you a quote on all four editing packages, so that you can decide which one works best for you.
Based on your manuscript’s requirements, we offer a range of editing packages, each designed to elevate your work to new heights. Take a look at our editing packages below:
What does all that mean?
Proofread: This package focuses on the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, ensuring your manuscript is polished and error-free. The proofread is typically your last stop on the editing journey, right before you move to formatting and publishing.
Basic Edit: In addition to proofreading, this package includes a thorough review of sentence structure and clarity, ensuring your writing flows smoothly and engages your readers. This is for books that have already undergone several prior edits.
Content Edit: This is also known as a line edit, which delves deeper, with feedback on plot development, character arcs, and overall narrative structure as needed. We’ll also offer suggestions for improving the pacing and tone of your writing, if necessary.
Elite Edit: Our most comprehensive package, the Elite Edit, includes all the benefits of the previous packages, plus in-depth manuscript development and extensive rewrites. We’ll work closely with you to refine your story, ensuring it reaches its full potential.
By understanding your specific needs and goals, we can customize our editing services to deliver exceptional results and help you bring your literary vision to life.
What We Look For During the Sample Edit
The complimentary sample edit allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your writing style, voice, and the unique vision you have for your story.
We’ll also do a sample grammar and spelling check.
To ensure we’re aligned from the start, we carefully examine the following:
- Your Vision: We delve into your outline, character sketches, and any other materials you’ve provided to grasp your overall vision for the story.
- Your Style: We analyze your writing style, tone, and voice to ensure our edits enhance your unique perspective.
- Your Target Audience: We consider your target reader and tailor our suggestions to resonate with their preferences.
- Cringe Level: We respect your work, and we know that some topics may make your audience uncomfortable. If your manuscript touches on sensitive subjects, we’ll handle them with sensitivity and discretion, and advise accordingly.
By understanding your specific needs and preferences, we can tailor our editing approach to deliver the best possible results.
Key Considerations for Editing Fiction
When editing fiction, we’ll evaluate the following elements to ensure a compelling and engaging narrative:
Character Development
- Relatability: Are the characters relatable and believable? Do readers care about their journeys?
- Motivation: Are the characters’ motivations clear and consistent?
- Environment: Do the characters fit naturally within the story’s setting?
- Authorial Voice: Does the author maintain an objective perspective, avoiding self-insertion into the narrative?
Learn how to write characters here.
Plot Structure
- Clarity: Is the plot well-defined and easy to follow?
- Originality: Does the plot offer a fresh perspective or a unique twist?
- Pacing: Is the pacing appropriate, with a balance of action and exposition?
- Conflict: Is there sufficient conflict to drive the story forward?
- Setting: Does the setting enhance the story or merely provide a backdrop?
- Author’s Vision: Does the plot align with the author’s original concept and goals?
By carefully considering these factors, editors can help authors craft compelling stories that resonate with readers. Learn how to create a plot structure here.
Key Elements of Effective Dialogue
When editing a fiction manuscript, it’s essential to assess the quality and purpose of the dialogue. Here are some key factors to consider:
- Character Voice: Does the dialogue accurately reflect the characters’ personalities, backgrounds, and relationships?
- Dialogue Tags: Are the dialogue tags varied and natural? Avoid overusing “said” and explore more descriptive options. Learn how to write dialogue.
- Subtext: Does the dialogue convey underlying meanings and emotions?
- Pacing: Does the dialogue move the story forward and maintain the reader’s interest?
- Relevance: Does each line of dialogue serve a purpose, whether it’s revealing character, advancing the plot, or creating atmosphere?
- Authenticity: Does the dialogue sound realistic and natural? Avoid overly formal or stilted language.
Additionally, consider these broader narrative elements:
- Point of View: Is the point of view consistent and appropriate for the story?
- Pacing: Does the story move at a steady pace, with a balance of action and reflection?
- Tone: Does the tone match the genre and the author’s intended message?
- Conflict: Is there enough conflict to drive the story forward and keep the reader engaged?
- Resolution: Is the ending satisfying and does it wrap up the story’s loose ends?
By carefully examining these aspects, we help you create more compelling and engaging dialogue that elevates your writing and help you debut successfully.
Along with your sample edit, we will send you a quote on each of the different editing packages to help you decide which one suits your needs and budget best [learn how to save on editing costs]. Upon acceptance, we will go ahead and apply our magic to your story. Our goal is to turn your manuscript into a masterpiece.
Are you ready?
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