My editors at one of my e-pubs, Kate Richards and Valerie Mann, have created an editing service called Wizards in Publishing. I can say honestly that they have made me a much better writer. And I'm so tickled they are offering this service now. They also format and upload if you need help that way.
I also have experience with The Authors Red Room. Literally, for the price I paid, 2 separate editors went over my work, and I was very pleased with the result. They had my ms turned around within just a few days.
Bev Harrison-
bevharro@bigpond.net.au 1 cent per word with $75.00 minimum fee.
Although she runs specials.
Anne Victory-
Cathy Donaldson
www.cathydonaldson.net
-edits
Eliza Knight http://elizaknight.com/
Wendy Ely- http://creativemanuscripts.blogspot.com/
also a multi-pubbed author.
Caro Carson www.carocarson.com/
The Midnight Line editor Has edited for
Catherin Kean, Kresley Cole, Susan Grant
Blair Bancroft- editsbybff@aol.com
New as of 03-25-12
http://www.kristenweber.com/faq.html
- on the expensive side, but Big 6 experience.
http://editforindies.com/pricing/
http://sallyberneathy.com/Default./
http://labelleseditorialservices.com/
http://westofmars.com/susans-editing-services/
http://sallyberneathy.com/Default./
http://labelleseditorialservices.com/
http://westofmars.com/susans-editing-services/
This is not a comprehensive list, of course. These are just names that I've run across or heard people using. Be sure to investigate any service provider as thoroughly as you can.
If you have a suggestion, please please leave a comment with your recommendation.
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I have a suggestion...me. I've been editing and correcting the writings and speech of others for most of my adult life...whether they wanted to be edited or not! Needless to say, not all my corrections were appreciated! I've been writing and critiquing since 1988. See website for details: www.sallyberneathy.com
Wonderful! I'll add you to my list. I'll also add you to the same list under Author Helps on my website. Thanks for stopping!
Hey, JM. I clicked through via Triberr. I've returned to freelance editing after a layoff. I'd love to be included. Here's the link to my page:
http://westofmars.com/susans-editing-services
And you are very right: we all need a good editor. I may work in the field, but I use someone for my own fiction, as well. As you said: she's made me a better writer. AND editor.
I saw this link on Twitter. I'd love to be added to your list. I'm a manuscript editor, copyeditor, proofreader, and writing coach. Read what others have said about my work on my testimonials page.
Here's the link to my website: www.labelleseditorialservices.com
Thanks.
Lynnette Labelle
Ladies, I will absolutely add you, both here and on my website. Thank you for letting us know about you!
Just a question. How important is it when writng a series to use the same editor for all of the books or does it matter. For example if I use editor X for the first book in the series but X's schedule for book 2 doesn't fit with what I want. Should I wait or find another editor for book 2?
Hi Edward!
Well, I have to say it depends upon your timeline. If you absolutely love Editor X's style and believe they made the book better, and will definitely benefit the series, I would consider waiting. If you've committed yourself to a deadline, though, it may be worth trying another editor. You have to weigh fan expectation. Are they going to be seriously pissed that you didn't deliver? Or will it be no big deal?
I will say I've pubbed at 3 different pubs and self-published myself, so I've had a range of about a dozen editors to try. Some I've liked, some not so much, and a couple I dearly love, and pray that I get those people when I submit to that pub. I can honestly say, though, that I've learned from every one of them. Perhaps if you do go with the new editor they would spot new items of concern, or plot issues.
It really is up to you though, and your timeline and reader expectation. And it may depend on your own personal comfort level too. If editor X works for you, you may want to wait just to be more secure in the product you put out.
Sorry, this turned into a book, huh? Hope I helped clarify.
Thanks for the info. I have written a lot of text books over the years and I must say, I'm pretty easy on editors. Never had one I hated. I'll give what you said some thought. My deadlines are just that, mine. My first book just posted, so, even though two more of the books are already written, my readers (if I have any yet) have no expections as far as I know. I'm going to try to get all four out by Christmas (I'm currently writing 4).
That's a lot to get out before Christmas. Once your editor's schedule frees up will they be able to do all that? You may want to consider using beta-readers or peers to at least get a handle on the feel of your content.
I wish you luck Edward!
I know what I'm doing is rather ambitious and maybe I'm a fool for doing it this way, but I tried the find and agent first and wasted a umber of months wiating.
Since the books are written (at least 3 and 4 are done) and I have editied them (Maybe not enough), I'd reall like to be on Amazon by Cristmas since that's the buying season. I don't know if the readers will buy the second and third book at virturally the same time, but I'm hoping. I don't want the books to merely languish in the ether. I want them to be read. So, I guess we shall see.
Thanks so much for including Edit for Indies (Editforindies.com) on your list, JM! It was a nice surprise.
JM--
I'd be grateful if you included my site, Splendid Editing, in this list. Fast. Affordable. Approachable.
I'm Ben Rovik, a published playwright and self-pubbed author with a writing degree from Johns Hopkins and years of editing chops.
And more editors will be working under the Splendid Editing label soon.
Just subscribed to your blog. Thanks for this resource!
I am a copyeditor, developmental editor, and writing coach. And I love working on indie projects, and with first-time authors!
My website is
http://everythingyoumeantosay.weebly.com
I found this page via Google and I'd love to be added to this list as well. I do developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading of both fiction and non-fiction books including self-help, personal finance, memoirs, YA, and women's fiction. More details - and testimonials - on my website, www.shadowcatediting.com Thank you!
I found this page via Google and I'd love to be added to this list as well. I do developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading of both fiction and non-fiction books including self-help, personal finance, memoirs, YA, and women's fiction. More details - and testimonials - on my website, www.shadowcatediting.com Thank you!
Hi JM:
I do developmental, copyediting and proofreading of non-fiction. I would love to be added to your list.
My site is <a href="http://www.carolgigliotti.com>www.carolgigliotti.com</a>
Very generous of you.
Thanks so much.
Carol
Hi JM,
Thank you so much for this list! I offer editing services (proofreading, line-editing and content editing) at www.blondiemarie.com/editing.html. I'd love to be added to your list.
Thank you so much,
Kate
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