EDITOR NEEDED

[Greg]

After nearly 9 years, my first historical fiction (Book One of a 2-book set) is ready for handing over to an editor.

Can anyone recommend an editor they vouch for as being great and priced fairly?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Ruth]

Greg,

For what kind of editor are you looking? If this is the first time a professional will be going over your book, I suspect you might need a developmental editor. In case it helps, here's a description of kinds of editing:

Developmental Editing or Substantive Editing: edits that deal with structure, organization, coherence, argument, consistency, dialogue, logic, character, plot, perspective, tone — edits that deal with vision and over-arching concerns.

Heavy Copyedit: In addition to rounding up the usual suspects, the editor will correct unfortunate phrasings more freely than in other levels, may suggest revisions, rewrite or restructure wordy or confusing passages, supply definitions for terms, check and possibly revise factual information, and emend organization and logic.

A Medium Copyedit will alert the author to stylistic problems, suggest revisions, point out terms that need definitions, check some content, draw the author’s attention to organizational weaknesses, and ask about logical inconsistencies.

For a Light Copyedit, an editor will, in addition to the above, point out particularly problematic passages but will refrain from making corrections or suggestions, will ask for explanations of new terms, and will inquire about inconsistencies.

Line Editing: A careful line-by-line process intended to catch previously overlooked errors.

Proofreading: This term is sometimes used synonymously with Line Editing. Both terms refer to the fine polishing of a text, though proofreading is generally reserved for the final check for errors that may have been introduced while a text was being prepared for publication.

Also, what do you consider "fair pricing"? The Editorial Freelancers Association has a page with average rates. This list has not changed for some years, despite rising costs of living, and the rates are generally considered "fair": https://www.the-efa.org/rates/.

To *estimate* the time an editor might need to do a thorough edit on your manuscript, you can divide the number of words in your manuscript by 250 to get the number of pages. The more detailed the level of editing, the fewer pages per hour an editor will be able to do. So a developmental edit might mean three or four pages an hour; a line edit might be ten. But the speed will depend on the state of the manuscript. A prospective editor should offer to do a sample edit for you to get a more accurate estimate and so that you both can determine whether you'll be a good fit.

And remember: you can lower the cost of an edit by doing as much clean-up as you can before submitting it. Double-space your manuscript and put it all in a standard twelve-point font (Palatino, Times New Roman, etc.) Remove all special formatting (italic and bold fonts are fine, but do get rid of automatic paragraphs). Go ahead and run the Spelling and Grammar check (just remember to think through every suggestion it makes). Make sure your pages are numbered.

I hope all this helps. I wish you much success with your book!

Ruth

[Greg]

Thanks so very much, Ruth, for the inundation of info. Greatly appreciated. I ran the exercise of *estimating* the cost should you edit my manuscript and unfortunately (allowing for any clumsiness on my part with my calculator) I'm afraid I cannot possibly afford your excellent expertise. Nonetheless, thanks again for your assistance.

Greg

[Lee]

Greg wrote: "Thanks so very much, Ruth, for the inundation of info. Greatly appreciated. I ran the exercise of *estimating* the cost should you edit my manuscript and unfortunately (allowing for any clumsiness ..."

Hi Greg, pretty much most of what Ruth said there is fairly useful information. I'm looking at taking on new clients, and the idea of working on historical fiction interests me as I'm a little bit of a history buff myself.

If you wanted to take a look at my site: www.oceansedgeediting.com, if you like what you see you can perhaps send over a sample -- no charge, of course -- and we could see if we'd be a good fit for one another.

Lee

[M.J.]

Hi Greg,
a run Softwood Self-Publishing, an editing business dedicated to making manuscripts shine.

We'd love to work with your on your novel. Let me know the word count and I will be able to get an exact price quote to you.

Send me a PM to discuss your edit in more detail.

Maddy

www.swspublishing.com

[Silvia]

Hey Greg!
I'd love to talk to you more about your manuscript! I offer several packages and payment plans as well. I also offer a free 1,000-word sample edit.
www.silviasreading.webs.com

Best of luck to you!
Silvia

[Augustin]

Hi Greg. I've worked on historical fiction and enjoy it--there are special editing considerations with this genre you'll want your editor to understand. I'm happy to discuss what level of editing you're looking for and complete a free sample edit.

Feel free to check me out at clarify-editing.com.

Hope to hear from you!

- Augustin

[Greg]

G'day Lee,

Thanks for responding to my post. The word count for Book 1 of my 2-book historical fiction set is 154,216. I have already done extensive pre-editing for myself using the excellent Autocrit software. I've been told the word count equates approx. to 620 pages.

If the above assists you in establishing a fee, then I look forward to hearing back from you.

Cheers,
Greg

[Greg]

G'day Silvia,

First of all I have to say how impressed I am by your web site and your long list of testimonials. Also, the fact that you have worked on an extensive list of international projects caught my attention.

I looked over your range of editing packages and consider your prices quite fair, but am at a loss to decide which might suit my project best.

This manuscript totals 154,216 words (approx. 620 pages), and I have carried out a heavy edit of my own using the excellent Autocrit editing software. I still believe my work requires a heavy substantive edit.

This is Book 1 of a 2-book historical fiction set.

I look forward to hearing back from you with a suggested package.

Cheers,
Greg

[Greg]

G'day Augustin,

Many thanks for responding to my post — much appreciated. I also was taken by the fact you understand historical fiction most often requires special editorial attention.

This manuscript totals 154,216 words (approx. 620 pages), and I have carried out a heavy edit of my own using the excellent Autocrit editing software. I still believe my work requires a heavy substantive edit.

This is Book 1 of a 2-book historical fiction set.

I look forward to hearing back from you with your price.

Cheers,
Greg

[Lee]

Greg wrote: "G'day Lee,

Thanks for responding to my post. The word count for Book 1 of my 2-book historical fiction set is 154,216. I have already done extensive pre-editing for myself using the excellent Auto..."

Hi Greg,

I suggest first off sending a sample of your piece, roughly 1000 words from the middle of your book (because first chapters ALWAYS require more work) in a .doc or .docx format to my email below. I'll go over it and we'll see if we'd be a good fit for one another.

Send the sample to Lee@Oceansedgeediting.com

Please note that my fares are in Canadian dollars.

[Kelly]

Hello, Greg,

If you are still looking for an editor who provides copyediting/line editing and proofreading services, I'd be happy to provide you with a free 2,000-word sample edit. I work primarily with self-published authors (I've worked with clients in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia.) and keep my rates affordable. New clients receive a discount, and I do have payment arrangements.

My rates start at $1.50 per page (250 words = 1 page), and the rate is based on the degree of editing a manuscript requires, which is determined by the free sample edit. The sample edit will
also give you an example of my work and help you decide if I would be a good fit for you and your book.

If you'd like to learn more about me and my services and/or request the free sample edit, you can message me here, email me at editor@xterraweb.com, and/or check out my website at www.xterraweb.com, where you'll find an online contact form if you'd prefer to contact me that way.

Congratulations on completing the first book in your two-book historical fiction series.

Kelly

[Silvia]

Good Morning Greg!
I'm going to send you a message so we can discuss rates, samples, payment plans, and deadlines.
Thanks!

[Silvia]

It appears I cannot send you a message. Please feel free to message me on here or email me directly at silviasreadingcorner@gmail.com to discuss quotes, samples, deadlines, and payment plans. I look forward to hearing from you!
Silvia

[Monique]

Hi, Greg,

If you are still looking for an editor, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring.

I provide copy editing and line editing to numerous indie authors, and I'm comfortable working in both American English and British English. I offer a free 2000-word sample, as well as a 10% discount for all first-time clients.

I am also willing to negotiate my rates.

www.moniquetheeditrix.com

[Morgan]

Hello!

If you are still looking for someone to edit your work, I am available. You can send me an email at authormorganlee@gmail.com and we can discuss prices, turnaround time, type of editing needed, sample edits, payment, etc. or feel free to visit my website for more information about how I edit. www.authormorganlee.com

On my website I have a few testimonials and can provide you with a sample edit of the first 1000 words so that you can get a feel for how I edit.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Morgan

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