Required:
Submit a sample of your book manuscript or story (Word/DOC or RTF attachment preferred). The sample should be 5-50 pages. Large files should be zipped. Attachment not required if writing has not started (e.g., because you're looking for a ghostwriter).

NOTE: You will not receive a response if you do not submit a writing sample
(exception: ghostwriting requests).

Please copy and paste the following questions into an e-mail and send to: 2010@book-editing.com

(01) Word count of complete project (under "Tools" in MS Word):

(02) Put your 100-word (approx) synopsis/description here:

(03) Describe your genre and topic (e.g., nonfiction/self-help, science fiction, horror, romance, mystery, Western, young adult, children, poetry, Christian, creative nonfiction, literary):

(04) Deadline date, if any, for return of complete project. (Please be realistic. Remember that professional editors usually have a project in process.):

(05) If you have no immediate deadline, when do you want to start the editing process?: (For instance: within 30 days, within 60 days, within 90 days, 4-12 months)

(06) Level of editing desired/expected --

* Copyediting / Proofreading / Line Editing (e.g., English corrections, typos, paragraph and sentence structure, word use)
* Developmental (e.g., help with the big picture, such as flow/pacing, telling the story, characterization, structure, style)
* Rewriting / Ghostwriting
* Critique / Evaluation

(07) Number of charts/tables/pictures (if any):

(08) Writing style/format manual (e.g., Chicago Manual, APA, MLA), if applicable:

(09) Number of footnotes/references:

(10) Do you have a contract with an agent or publisher?:

(11) Do you plan to self-publish?:

(12) What is your budget for the entire project?

(13) Your name:

(14) E-mail addresses:

(15) Day/evening phone numbers (required -- in case the response to your e-mail bounces or the editors need clarification regarding the scope of service needed, deadline, etc.):

(16) City, State, Country (or time zone):

(17) The name(s) of the editor(s)/writer(s) you'd like to contact. (View a complete list of editors)
(If no names are selected, your e-mail will be sent to several consultants chosen by the coordinator):

(18) How did you learn about our service?:

(19) Attach the first 50 pages of your manuscript. Include any prologue and synopsis (if written).

Contact live support if you do not receive a response within three hours (M-F, 9a-6p central). Expect longer response times if you submitted after U.S. business hours or on weekends.

You may use this cut-and-paste option to answer the questions via e-mail.
Our alternate e-mail addresses are (not hyperlinked):

Help2010 at Airmail.com
editingnetwork at gmail.com
contact at editing-writing.com
You may also page the network coordinator: 469-789-3030.