Looking for professional
book editing services?
You’ve come to the right place!
book editing services?
You’ve come to the right place!
Looking for professional book editing services? You’ve come to the right place!
Why does your book need editing?
Good books have professional covers and formatting, but great books have also been professionally edited. Our team of book editors will guide you through the revision process, suggest changes and ultimately make you a better writer. No matter where you are in your writing career, no amount of self-editing can replace working with good editors.
Why choose Ebook Launch?
Our team has been honing our craft in the publishing industry since 2011 and strives to be one of the top book editing companies in the industry. We proudly offer high-quality editing using professional standards at affordable prices. We believe publishing should be as stress-free as possible and our one-stop-shop approach streamlines the process.
What kind of books do we edit?
Our team of professional editors can accommodate every genre of fiction and nonfiction. Whatever type of book, our editors provide thorough copy editing and proofreading.
Do you offer editing packages or discounts?
Yes! Spend $1500 on any of our three editing services and get 20% off a cover design package.*
*Can be any combination of editing services. All services must be for same book. 20% discount is applied to design package only (optional extras would be regular price)
Our Editing Services
Line Editing $0.02 per word*
What is line editing?
Line editors take a careful look at the language that you use to convey your story to the reader. Their objective is to help you ensure that the language is clear and effective, and is presented with a cohesive pace, flow, and tone.
Specifically, line editors assess whether your word choice is precise and that it is the best way to articulate your idea. They look at whether sentences and dialogue contribute valuable information to move your story forward and how sentences flow into one another. They also look at the tone and pace of your writing and ensure it is consistent and effective throughout. Ultimately, they help the writer craft the best version of their story that is fresh and compelling, and that readers won’t be able to put down!
Although line editors may address some errors that a copy editor typically looks for, the two are fundamentally different types of editing and both contribute valuable changes to improve your manuscript.
When should line editing be done?
Line editing is typically completed once you have a fully completed draft of your manuscript, but prior to copy editing. Line editing is subjective, and you may choose to implement some changes that the editor suggests, and not others. It can also be a time intensive process and may result in larger changes to your sentence and paragraph structure. It is therefore most beneficial to complete line editing before copy editing, so that the copy editor can focus on the mechanics of the text and consistency of your manuscript.
Copy Editing $0.018 per word*
What is copy editing?
Copy editors catch spelling mistakes, errors in grammar, and inconsistencies in your text. They know when compound words are hyphenated (or not), whether the book is ‘laying’ or ‘lying’ on the table, and whether eagles have ‘talons’ or ‘claws.’ They’ll go through your manuscript line by line for accuracy and consistency of style. A good copy editor will make sure that your voice remains intact while restructuring sentences, and substituting weak word choices for stronger ones.
Copy editing does not address big-picture problems with plot, pacing, or characters. Those major issues should be dealt with during earlier stages of editing. Instead, copy editing focuses on the more technical side of writing.
What are the standards of copy editing?
Our editors consult The Chicago Manual of Style and other style guides. The Chicago Manual of Style is the industry standard for most fiction and nonfiction, but our editors may determine that your nonfiction is better served with another style guide like The Associated Press Stylebook or MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing.
They’ll also set a default dictionary, such as Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, to maintain spelling consistency throughout your book. In addition, they’ll consult many reference guides along the way, such as Garner’s Modern American Usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, or The Copyeditor’s Handbook.
Style Sheet
These reference choices will all be recorded on a style sheet – an essential editing tool. A style sheet contains notes on spelling and punctuation, as well as rules for using numbers and numerals, and even a list of characters and story details that help maintain consistency throughout the book. When the book is passed off to a proofreader, the style sheet communicates the book’s individual style to the proofreader.
Proofreading $0.011 per word*
What does a proofreader do?
Before your book is formatted, the manuscript is sent to a proofreader, who reviews the text. Proofreading ensures that no errors were introduced after copy editing. The goal is to correct any outstanding errors in spelling, punctuation, or mechanics. However, this is not a revision stage and does not take the place of copy editing.
What is the difference between proofreading and the other types of editing?
The goal of proofreading is to identify errors in spelling and punctuation before formatting. It is not a replacement for copy editing, nor does it address the big-picture areas of developmental editing.
Do I need a proofreader if I’ve already worked with a book editor?
We always recommend proofreading. It is an essential last step before formatting. No matter how meticulous the copy editing process has been, little errors can slip through during revisions. Having a different editor proofread your manuscript helps to ensure that spelling mistakes or punctuation errors are corrected before publishing.
*Minimum $175 per editing service per book.
Why Choose Ebook Launch?
GET A FREE SAMPLE OF UP TO 750 WORDS TO DECIDE IF WE’RE RIGHT FOR YOU
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS SINCE 2011
FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR EDITING TEAM
Our Book Editing Process
Trusted by the Best in the Business
Ebook Launch has been working with Smashwords authors since way back in 2009 (a lifetime in digital years!). They’re always professional, ever reliable and competitively priced. I highly recommend working with these guys!
Mark Coker
FOUNDER OF SMASHWORDS
I highly recommend Dane and the team at Ebook Launch for their cover designs. They have their finger on the pulse of today’s readers and know exactly how to present your book so it reaches its potential. That’s why they’ve repeatedly won top honors in our cover design contest.
Joel Friedlander
Ebook Launch is one of the best book cover designers I know—especially for the trickier covers which call for more creative, out of the box solutions. You can’t go wrong hiring them to design your book.
Derek Murphy
Trusted by the Best in the Business
Ebook Launch has been working with Smashwords authors since way back in 2011 (a lifetime in digital years!). They’re always professional, ever reliable and competitively priced. I highly recommend working with these guys!
Mark Coker
FOUNDER OF SMASHWORDS.COM
I highly recommend Dane and the team at Ebook Launch for their cover designs. They have their finger on the pulse of today’s readers and know exactly how to present your book so it reaches its potential. That’s why they’ve repeatedly won top honors in our cover design contest.
Joel Friedlander
CEO OF THEBOOKDESIGNER.COM
Ebook Launch is one of the best book cover designers I know—especially for the trickier covers which call for more creative, out of the box solutions. You can’t go wrong hiring them to design your book.
Derek Murphy
FOUNDER OF CREATIVINDIE.COM
Book Editing Services FAQ
Yes! Fill out our quote form and receive a free sample edit of up to 750 words* of your book so you can decide if our style works for you. Depending on editor availability, this may take a few days.
*Provided at our discretion. For manuscripts under 25000 words, the sample may be shorter.
It’s a free world and you can publish what you’d like. 🙂
That said, there is much to be gained by having professional editors help you shape your writing, and make your work the best it can be.
Yes we do! There is an option on our formatting quote form to request formatting. Learn more about our ebook formatting service and print formatting service.
Our editing team has years of experience and each editor has been vetted to ensure they meet our standards. When you submit for a quote, we will provide a free sample edit of up to 750 words so you can judge the quality of the work for yourself.
Although our book editors work to make your book as good as it can possibly be, it is sometimes impossible to catch every error. However, having several sets of eyes read through your manuscript significantly reduces the risk of uncaught errors.
With all of our book editing jobs, our editors use track changes, so you can review each edit and choose what to implement. Having Microsoft Word makes the task of reviewing easiest but most word processors support importing Word files.
Yes! We stand behind our book editing services with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If for any reason you don’t like something, we’ll work with you to make it right or we will refund your money. It’s that simple.
We will provide an estimated date of completion prior to starting each service. The time it will take will vary depending on the length of the manuscript, genre, editor availability, etc.
Ask! Our team is here to answer your questions.