Book Editing Services for Fiction and Non-Fiction by UK Book Editor
Copy-editing, Proofreading, Ebook Formatting and Manuscript Assessment Services
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As a freelance book editor and proofreader, my manuscript editorial services offer non-fiction and fiction editing for new writers as well as authors with publishing / self-publishing experience.
Once you have written your manuscript, whether that be a fiction novel, memoir, non-fiction book, children’s book or any other genre, my professional book editing services can help to ensure your finalised and published book becomes a reality. No job is too small or too large. I am an experienced and qualified proofreader and editor providing professional book and novel editing services at competitive rates. I will ensure your writing is grammatically correct, engaging, flows well and formatted correctly before sending to a literary agent, publisher or uploading onto a self-publishing platform. If you need an editor for your book, a manuscript critique service, a book proofreading service or to convert your book file into ebook format, I offer Manuscript Assessment, Proofreading Service, Copy-editing Service and an Ebook Formatting Service. See below for more information on all services provided. |
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Copy-editing service for children’s book |
Copy-editing and formatting service for fiction novel
From the word go the full process in dealing with Alex for my editing requirements was so smooth. An informative website, a quick and efficient quoting procedure and excellent communications throughout. On my acceptance of the quotation, Alex kept me informed every step of the way regarding schedules and deadlines. Weekly updates during the actual editing were very useful and reassuring. The work Alex completed on my manuscript gave me a much more professional and polished finished product. I will not hesitate to use Alex for my next project or recommend her to any other existing or aspiring authors.
David Williams
Book Editorial Services
Whether you have a first draft or final manuscript, my professional book editorial services ensure your work is written to the highest quality and the best it can be prior to publishing.
I can help with all these aspects so your book, novel, short story or poetry is finalised and ready for publication. |
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So, if you would like a few pages edited to see how an editor can help you, a partial or full mansucript assessment/critique to make your writing stronger, or you want to make sure there are no grammar and punctuation errors before publishing, my book editorial services can help you achieve your goal to become a published author.
I am based in the UK and provide editorial services in UK English only. I am reliable, affordable and efficient with many returning clients. If you would like to know more about the book editing services I offer and how I can help you, please read on for more information.
I am based in the UK and provide editorial services in UK English only. I am reliable, affordable and efficient with many returning clients. If you would like to know more about the book editing services I offer and how I can help you, please read on for more information.
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As a book editor, proofreader, ebook formatter and manuscript assessor, I offer editorial services for the following genres:
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Edited fiction novel
Alex provided a super diligent editorial service on my latest book The Slippery Slope. I was impressed with the regular updates, timescales offered and the delivery of the service adhered. I felt that Alex took time in understanding what I wanted, no hidden extras and helpful even after delivery of the edited manuscript. Completely recommend Alex to others.
David Crabb
Edited fiction novel
Alex provided a very thorough copy-editing service. She showed integrity and respect for my style and "writing voice" which remained intact throughout the many tweaks and improvements she made. She provided informative and helpful notes throughout the text. I appreciate that she also performed additional research, a level of attention that I didn't expect! Great job. As a first-time client of any professional editing service, I am very glad to have chosen Alex.
Carl Rackman
How I Can Help
As a freelance book proofreader and copy-editor, I am professional and experienced with many returning clients. If you would like to know about my book editorial services and how I can help you, please see a breakdown of my services below:
Proofreading ServiceMy thorough book proofreading service provides a final polish to ensure your text is free from grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. This service is the final quality check before the manuscript is published. Choose this option if you need a second pair of trained eyes to finalise your writing. Find out more ► |
Copy-editing ServiceMy in-depth book editing service improves sentence structure, flow and clarity, ensures your wording is concise, and includes all proofreading checks. Choose this service if you would like help to improve the quality of wording and flow of your writing to enhance your work as well as providing grammar and punctuation corrections. Find out more ► |
Manuscript AssessmentFor a professional and objective assessment of your book, novel or short story, I offer a range of options to suit your needs and budget. Choose this service if you need feedback in the form of a report to look at plot, pace, characterisation and much more. Find out more ► |
Ebook FormattingI can professionally format your book ready to upload onto Amazon Kindle or apply specific requirements for another self-publishing platform. This service will ensure your book's layout is of publisher standard, therefore showing that you are a professional writer serious about your craft. Find out more ► |
Copy-editing service for non-fiction book
As a new writer, I knew I'd need an editor and was particularly pleased to find Alex. Her service has been excellent, the editing was accurate, in depth and detailed. She is quick to respond to emails and, overall, offers a professional service. I would certainly recommend Alex to anyone looking for editing services.
Adrian Doyle
Why Editing is Important
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Whether your purpose is to entertain or inform, it’s important that your writing is clear, concise, engaging, grammatically correct and professionally formatted so your readers appreciate and respect your work. Readers don't take seriously books which are hard to read, littered with punctuation errors or don’t hold their attention. There's never a second chance to make a great first impression.
It can be an impossible task to spot mistakes in your own writing. When you’re immersed in your own work, you read what you think you’ve written. I bring a fresh pair of trained eyes to find those errors and enhance your work. |
Just to note, computer spellcheckers are useful, but they have limitations. There is no substitute for the professional editorial services of a trained and experienced proofreader and copy-editor.
Are you unsure how to use commas and apostrophes correctly? Do you need help to improve the sentence structure so your writing flows effortlessly? Do you know how to punctuate dialogue? Are hyphens and capitalisation of words a minefield? Would you like to check there are no consistency errors or timeline mishaps in your story? Do you need feedback on whether your book is ready to be published? Do you need help with the plot, characterisation or how you’ve used chapter hooks?
Are you unsure how to use commas and apostrophes correctly? Do you need help to improve the sentence structure so your writing flows effortlessly? Do you know how to punctuate dialogue? Are hyphens and capitalisation of words a minefield? Would you like to check there are no consistency errors or timeline mishaps in your story? Do you need feedback on whether your book is ready to be published? Do you need help with the plot, characterisation or how you’ve used chapter hooks?
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I carry out all aspects from a meticulous and comprehensive assessment of your work to the editing, correcting and improving your book, novel or short story so it is enjoyed and there is a demand for more!
Whether you would like to be accepted by an agent/publisher or stand out amongst the thousands of self-published books available online, it is essential you give yourself the best possible chance of success by making sure your work is free from errors and well-written. I offer a thorough, reliable and friendly service at competitive rates for clients across the UK writing a wide variety of genres and subject matter. |
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Edited self-improvement book
Direct, friendly and professional, with great communication. This has been a second to none experience and I highly recommend this service. My manuscript is infinitely better and professionally polished. I am now in a confident position to publish thanks to Alex.
Ade Finch
Edited contemporary romance novel
Alex is an expert in editing as well as all forms of critiquing the written word. She has high integrity and is creative. Her personable approach makes communication easy and pleasant. Alex strives to be of assistance where research is required by the author. I highly recommend Alex for all editing needs of any author.
Cynthia Ainsworthe
About Book Editing Services
As an editor and proofreader with six years' freelance experience helping clients across various genres, many writing their first book and new to the aspects involved in publishing and self-publishing, I provide a professional, flexible and personalised service.
I am trained in editing and proofreading through the College of Media and Publishing where I qualified with distinction. 100% confidentiality is guaranteed as all work is carried out by myself and not subcontracted or passed on to third parties.
I am fully trained to work on a wide variety of writing styles and subject matter. I can help if you need a manuscript assessment / critique, proofreading and editing, or your ebook formatted to upload onto Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). My experience ranges from poetry and young adult fiction, to romance novels, thrillers and fantasy books. I have a high level of skill in written English, together with a thorough and meticulous approach to ensure each project is carried out to the best of my ability. I pride myself on the quality of my work, adapting to each remit and meeting deadlines.
Using a book editing service means that you don't need to be daunted by grammar rules or how to punctuate correctly, and hiring an editorial service doesn't mean compromising your voice, tone and style. With a great enthusiasm for the written word and an eye for grammatically correct detail, my aim is to help you create well-written and error-free material for a professional and positive impact.
I will correct and improve your writing so you can publish with confidence. I work on Microsoft Word documents using the Track Changes function. I will return one file which shows all the amendments and comments, and a final version with all the changes incorporated ready for you to publish or distribute as required.
Found out more information about myself and how I can help.
I am trained in editing and proofreading through the College of Media and Publishing where I qualified with distinction. 100% confidentiality is guaranteed as all work is carried out by myself and not subcontracted or passed on to third parties.
I am fully trained to work on a wide variety of writing styles and subject matter. I can help if you need a manuscript assessment / critique, proofreading and editing, or your ebook formatted to upload onto Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). My experience ranges from poetry and young adult fiction, to romance novels, thrillers and fantasy books. I have a high level of skill in written English, together with a thorough and meticulous approach to ensure each project is carried out to the best of my ability. I pride myself on the quality of my work, adapting to each remit and meeting deadlines.
Using a book editing service means that you don't need to be daunted by grammar rules or how to punctuate correctly, and hiring an editorial service doesn't mean compromising your voice, tone and style. With a great enthusiasm for the written word and an eye for grammatically correct detail, my aim is to help you create well-written and error-free material for a professional and positive impact.
I will correct and improve your writing so you can publish with confidence. I work on Microsoft Word documents using the Track Changes function. I will return one file which shows all the amendments and comments, and a final version with all the changes incorporated ready for you to publish or distribute as required.
Found out more information about myself and how I can help.
Edited memoir Manuscript critique and edited fiction novel |
Edited children's learning material Edited fiction novel |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the work take?
For the copy-editing or proofreading service, the turnaround depends on the word count, subject matter, how many corrections are required, if there are words/phrases in a foreign language (as I double check that these are spelt correctly), any facts that need checking, and if the formatting service is required so it is ready for a submission or to be published on a self-publishing platform. There are no set time frames as every job is different and the requirements for each customer can vary.
For the manuscript assessment service, this can take from a few days (for the one-page report) to 3-4 weeks (for the full-length report). If there are areas which need a lot of feedback and detail provided, this will also impact the overall time frame.
I advise how long the work will take when I provide a quote once I have seen a sample/the complete manuscript, so customers always know prior to agreeing to placing an order.
Contact me to request a quote, to discuss your book editorial requirements or to check availability.
For the manuscript assessment service, this can take from a few days (for the one-page report) to 3-4 weeks (for the full-length report). If there are areas which need a lot of feedback and detail provided, this will also impact the overall time frame.
I advise how long the work will take when I provide a quote once I have seen a sample/the complete manuscript, so customers always know prior to agreeing to placing an order.
Contact me to request a quote, to discuss your book editorial requirements or to check availability.
Which Document formats do you work With?
I only work on Microsoft Word documents to carry out my proofreading service or copy-editing service. This also applies when amending the layout and producing a compatible format for ebook publishing.
To find out more, check my Book Proofreading Process, Copy-editing Process or Ebook Formatting Process to see how I work.
To find out more, check my Book Proofreading Process, Copy-editing Process or Ebook Formatting Process to see how I work.
Do you set up author websites?
I created this website, www.bookeditingservices.co.uk., but I don’t build websites as part of my book editing services.
This site was built using Weebly* which has a free plan option (you will need to buy your own domain name if you would like a .com or .co.uk extension).
The free option will have Weebly branding, or you can upgrade to remove ads and use more features. You can see the difference between all the plans available here at websitetooltester.com. Other website builders include Wix and Wordpress amongst many others.
A domain name can sometimes be purchased (or they can be free for the first year) through the company you use to build your website. Or you can buy through a domain registrar such as GoDaddy, NameCheap* or 123-reg. Again, there are many others available.
To see examples of other author (and unpublished author) websites and what to include on yours, go to Bryn Donovan’s website to find out more.
*indicates an affiliate link. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer for more information.
This site was built using Weebly* which has a free plan option (you will need to buy your own domain name if you would like a .com or .co.uk extension).
The free option will have Weebly branding, or you can upgrade to remove ads and use more features. You can see the difference between all the plans available here at websitetooltester.com. Other website builders include Wix and Wordpress amongst many others.
A domain name can sometimes be purchased (or they can be free for the first year) through the company you use to build your website. Or you can buy through a domain registrar such as GoDaddy, NameCheap* or 123-reg. Again, there are many others available.
To see examples of other author (and unpublished author) websites and what to include on yours, go to Bryn Donovan’s website to find out more.
*indicates an affiliate link. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer for more information.
How Do I Make Payment?
I accept payment by PayPal, debit card, credit card and bank transfer (BACS). I send details how to make payment once an order has been placed.
A deposit of 25% is required to secure my services if booked in advance (minimum £50).
Payment is required in advance of the work starting and within 48 hours of receiving the payment request or invoice.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for more information.
A deposit of 25% is required to secure my services if booked in advance (minimum £50).
Payment is required in advance of the work starting and within 48 hours of receiving the payment request or invoice.
Please see my Terms and Conditions for more information.
Which Genres Do You specialise in?
I work on all genres: from romance to thrillers; epic/fantasy novels; children’s books and young adult fiction; memoirs; non-fiction books covering various subjects; collections of short stories; self-help books; and poetry.
In the last few months, I have worked on a full-length children’s book, a fiction novel inspired by real events, an epic fantasy novel, various fiction books, a book on agriculture and farming, and a self-help book.
To see my testimonials and a selection of books I have worked on, please see my Reviews page.
In the last few months, I have worked on a full-length children’s book, a fiction novel inspired by real events, an epic fantasy novel, various fiction books, a book on agriculture and farming, and a self-help book.
To see my testimonials and a selection of books I have worked on, please see my Reviews page.
How Many Revisions Do You Carry Out?
After editing or proofreading the manuscript, I reread it all again to double check everything before sending back the edited versions (a tracked changes version and a final version with all the amendments incorporated and comments removed).
If there are aspects for me to check as I’m editing, I ask the client for clarification when I provide weekly updates.
If the client makes any further changes after I return the edited versions that aren’t related to the work I have carried out, I charge a nominal fee to work through/amend these changes.
My aim is to make each book the best it can be and return an edited manuscript that is ready for publication.
If there are aspects for me to check as I’m editing, I ask the client for clarification when I provide weekly updates.
If the client makes any further changes after I return the edited versions that aren’t related to the work I have carried out, I charge a nominal fee to work through/amend these changes.
My aim is to make each book the best it can be and return an edited manuscript that is ready for publication.
Are There Any Special Requirements Before Sending you My Document To Edit?
1) If the font is not Times New Roman 12 or Garamond for clients who have written their book using a paperback template, I will probably change this. Fonts such as Calibri don’t show up rogue apostrophes (facing the wrong way), for example.
If the client sends a children’s book where the font has been chosen specifically for that genre, I will change the font to Times New Roman to edit/proofread it and then change it back before returning the manuscript to the client.
2) If you need guidance on the order/structure of scenes, if the characters are believable or whether the plot needs amending, you would benefit from a manuscript assessment, which I can provide, or hiring the services of a developmental/structural editor to carry out this level of editing.
Let me know if you need help finding an editor who can offer this level of service as I can provide recommendations.
3) I always check the margin layout, and whether tabs have been used or multiple spacing to indent margins; so it’s not imperative that these are removed.
As long as the client sends a Microsoft Word document that is coherent so I can work out where a new sentence/paragraph is supposed to start, where the scene breaks occur, which character is saying which line and the manuscript is separated into chapters, then I can help you.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like a no-obligation quote or to discuss your book editorial requirements further.
If the client sends a children’s book where the font has been chosen specifically for that genre, I will change the font to Times New Roman to edit/proofread it and then change it back before returning the manuscript to the client.
2) If you need guidance on the order/structure of scenes, if the characters are believable or whether the plot needs amending, you would benefit from a manuscript assessment, which I can provide, or hiring the services of a developmental/structural editor to carry out this level of editing.
Let me know if you need help finding an editor who can offer this level of service as I can provide recommendations.
3) I always check the margin layout, and whether tabs have been used or multiple spacing to indent margins; so it’s not imperative that these are removed.
As long as the client sends a Microsoft Word document that is coherent so I can work out where a new sentence/paragraph is supposed to start, where the scene breaks occur, which character is saying which line and the manuscript is separated into chapters, then I can help you.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like a no-obligation quote or to discuss your book editorial requirements further.
Do You Produce Paperback Versions?
If you would like to create a paperback version of your book, check out Draft2Digital which offers a free book conversion service to produce both paperback book and ebook formats. Find out more information on my formatting page at Create Ebook and Paperback Book Formats for Free.
Draft2Digital is also a book distribution service, but you don't have to sell your book through this provider to convert your book to an ebook and/or paperback format.
If you would like the layout of your book amending to publisher standard and/or the front pages (title page, copyright page, table of contents, about the author, etc.) adding to your book before converting your manuscript, Contact Me for a quote.
Draft2Digital is also a book distribution service, but you don't have to sell your book through this provider to convert your book to an ebook and/or paperback format.
If you would like the layout of your book amending to publisher standard and/or the front pages (title page, copyright page, table of contents, about the author, etc.) adding to your book before converting your manuscript, Contact Me for a quote.
Contact Book Editing Services
If you would like to get in touch, let me know about your book and which service you're interested in by using the secure Contact Form. You can also use the form to discuss your editorial requirements, request a no-obligation quote or check availability.
Please read my Terms and Conditions if you would like to use my editorial services so you are familiar with how I work and the requirements of both parties. I look forward to hearing from you.
Please read my Terms and Conditions if you would like to use my editorial services so you are familiar with how I work and the requirements of both parties. I look forward to hearing from you.
