Thoughts on Book Editing
Things to Consider when Considering Book (or any) Editing
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Growing a Spiritual Pair: A Conversation between Bowen Dwelle and Michael Mohr
“…I have a list of clients, many of whom are published” (vs “edited”)
At my book editing price (4 cents/word), an 80,000 manuscript = $3,200
I got distracted when discussing copyediting. Here’s the Grammarly definition:
“What is copy editing?
Copy editing takes place after a substantive edit but before proofreading. The objective of copy editing is to polish the copy so that it’s clear while retaining the author’s voice and meaning. Copy is defined as “matter to be printed,” and a copy editor is responsible for this polishing step. They comb through a written work to identify and correct:
Tone and style deviations
Clunky transitions
Confusing syntax
Problematic or misused words
Uneven flow
After a copy edit, the copy should be a cohesive, readable piece that adheres to the publication’s tone and style guidelines.”
Thanks for that! Learned more about editing in that half hour than I have all year. I know who I’ll be reaching out to when my manuscript is ready... and don’t worry, I’ll review the “don’ts” one last time before I do.
Sadly, money plays a role in these things, at least when it comes to self-publishing. I'm lucky in that I've been a professional writer/editor my entire life. And my wife is the same. So we edit each other. Even then, having yet another editor in addition to my wife and my Beta readers would be beneficial. But most editors will charge $500-$1,000.