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A simple answer would be: everything but write your book for you. A book editor has experience with fiction and nonfiction writing, and how to effectively structure a book, a paragraph, and a sentence. We want to enhance your sentences’ content and help your characters come alive for the reader. We draw out meaning, suggest changes to make your work more effective, and collaborate with you at a creative level, with knowledge of your genre and what writing rules to keep (and what ones you can safely break). A book editor doesn\u2019t just check for grammar mistakes, but hones and shapes sentences for emotional impact. It is a holistic approach to writing that seeks to strengthen and enhance your work, not to \u201cfix\u201d it.<\/p>\n
While all editors have different processes, the goal is the same: to make your book stronger. We close read manuscripts, considering all aspects of the narrative, from overall plot and character arcs, to themes, pacing, emotionality, effectiveness, and writing quality. An editor will bring all their literary knowledge to bear, with a complex understanding of writing and plot structure and how to effectively craft characters that will resonate with your reader.<\/p>\n
I always think of different types of editing as going from the macro to the micro, from the big content questions to the nitpicking of spelling and punctuation.<\/p>\n
During a developmental edit<\/a>, an editor will look at the overall content of the book\u2014plot, pacing, characterizations, voice, perspective, setting, themes\u2014and highlight what is strong and can be built up and what needs further work. We might suggest revising structure, rewriting scenes, or refocusing the narrative on a different point-of-view character.<\/p>\n In line editing<\/a>, an editor will look closely at individual paragraphs and sentences, cutting or rearranging sentences, suggesting transitions or alterations, and generally honing your writing to strengthen it and communicate your meaning, including emotions, more effectively and accurately.<\/p>\n During a copy edit<\/a>, the editor will look at your mechanics, such as grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation, and keep track of continuity and consistency. This is where most typos, word choice errors, and other small mechanical issues are caught.<\/p>\n A proofread <\/a>is the final step, where an editor will look for lingering mistakes and typos in the text. For the most part, this is a purely mechanical edit, approached with the assumption that the text is almost clean and clear of errors.<\/p>\n Different editors have different specialties\u2014you\u2019ll find some that specialize in developmental\/content editing, others that only do copy editing or proofreading, and some who do everything and anything. Some editors work in one or two genres, others will work across multiple genres. You\u2019re looking for is an editor who fulfills your<\/em> needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take into consideration what you think your book needs. Do you want lots of feedback and content suggestions? Are you worried about the structure, the pacing, plot, or characters? Do you think your story is too long, but don\u2019t know where to cut it down? Are you worried about your grammar and punctuation? The more aware you are of your own work, the easier it will be to find the kind of editor you need.<\/p>\n The other question is budget and how much you\u2019re able to spend on a book editor. Most editors will be able to offer their rates, either per word or by the hour, and advise what they think they will charge for the edit. But it\u2019s a good idea to be prepared with your own budget\u2014remember that a quality book editor <\/a>can cost a lot of money, but you\u2019ll also receive a lot in return.<\/p>\n It’s OK to shop around. Read testimonials, if they\u2019re available, and chat directly with multiple editors on email or by phone. You\u2019re looking for someone who works in your genre and who feels a connection to your work. Remember that an editor is a collaborator, and so you want to feel comfortable with asking them questions and discussing your work. Editors are not judges\u2014we\u2019re not here to tell you that your writing is good or bad, and we\u2019re not going to judge you for plot or grammar mistakes. Find someone that you feel comfortable with, and who fits with what you want for the book.<\/p>\n Ask questions. An editor should be able to give you an idea of cost, length of time for the edit, how they collaborate, how communicative they are, and what they can help you with. If there\u2019s something you don\u2019t understand, ask about it! Book editors will often also provide samples of their work, so that you can see what an edit will look like firsthand.<\/p>\n There are many factors that book editors take into consideration for a project, and all editors are different (remember, we\u2019re people too!). Generally, you can expect an editor to take the following into account:<\/p>\n A book of 150,000 words is going to cost more than a book of 80,000 words, no matter how well-written. So be prepared with your word count and know that a longer book will likely cost more.<\/p>\n A book editor will consider the amount of work involved with your project. A developmental\/content edit will likely cost more than a copy edit or proofread, because the work involved is more strenuous. Samples are important\u2014send your editor an indicative sample of your manuscript, so that we can gauge how much work will be needed.<\/p>\n Of course you might want a book done immediately, but many editors schedule themselves out for months. Some editors will apply a rush rate to a manuscript, which means that it will cost more if you want to schedule it earlier. It\u2019s a good rule to start looking for an editor at least a month before you think you want to start so you can have someone who\u2019s available right when you need them.<\/p>\n To get more specifics about book editors and what they charge, browse some of our editors here, find one or more that seems to fit your needs, and fill out our submit form. Talking with an editor directly will give you a far better idea of cost than anything else!<\/p>\n Book editing is collaborative, and it is best approached with that in mind. No editor should judge your writing, but neither should you expect (or want) an editor to tell you that it\u2019s perfect. Consider what your goals are for your book, and what you want to get out of your collaboration. The better you know your own work and what you want from it, the better you can communicate that to your editor, and the stronger your book will be.<\/p>\n Remember that some things in literature are subjective, and what an editor suggests may not be exactly the direction that you wanted to go. But consider those suggestions, because they\u2019re not arbitrary remarks\u2014the editor is helping you find direction in your work. While you need not take everything an editor says as set in stone, you also shouldn\u2019t dismiss things out of hand\u2014after all, you came to an editor to improve your writing.<\/p>\n This is why choosing the right book editor is important; you want someone on your wavelength and who cares about your work, but who\u2019s willing to provide constructive criticism. If you\u2019re comfortable with your editor, you\u2019ll be more willing to accept their critique and consider their advice.<\/p>\n Remember also that sometimes we just have to work on the book. Let your editor spend some time with the text without too many questions or prompts. We don\u2019t know your work as well as you do!<\/p>\n This depends on the type of editing, but generally a book editor will offer feedback, suggestions, and in-text changes. While you shouldn\u2019t expect an editor to rewrite your book, you should receive direction on how you need to rewrite.<\/p>\n An editor will consider the content<\/em> of the sentences, as well as their structure, while a proofreader focuses on mechanical elements like spelling, punctuation, and grammar. A proofreader will assume that the manuscript is nearly ready for publication and a final check is all that\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n Copy editing and proofreading will focus on grammar, spelling, and other mechanical elements, but developmental and line editors are looking more at content than whether your commas are in the right place.<\/p>\n This depends on the type of editing needed, but full-length books can take as little as two weeks and as much as six weeks or more. Different editors work differently\u2014some are happy to go chapter by chapter, others prefer to work on the full manuscript at once\u2014so find one that fits your needs.<\/p>\n Yes. A book editor has distance from the text that the writer doesn\u2019t, and knowledge of writing and structure that can\u2019t be found in an editing program. We are looking to enhance the content of your sentences and help your characters come alive for the reader. We draw out meaning, suggest changes to make your work more effective, and collaborate with you at a creative level, with knowledge of your genre and of what writing rules to keep (and what ones you can safely break). A book editor doesn\u2019t just check for grammar mistakes, but hones and shapes sentences for emotional impact. It is a holistic approach to writing that seeks to strengthen and enhance your work, not to \u201cfix\u201d it.<\/p>\n No. While some editors may offer rewriting services, that is usually separate from a developmental edit.<\/p>\n This varies from manuscript to manuscript. Some manuscripts need a single round of proofreading, others require multiple rounds of developmental editing before we can move on.<\/p>\n When you feel it\u2019s ready. While edits are necessary, it\u2019s possible to refine a book too much. At some point, the author needs to decide that it\u2019s time. The book editor can advise on this, which is why it\u2019s very important to find an editor you trust.<\/p>\n Most book editors will have a clause in their contract or service agreement stating that the text, including edits, belongs to the writer and the editor has no copyright<\/a> claims on it. If an editor does not include this in their contract, ask them to include it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Key Takeaways A book editor does more than just checking grammar mistakes; they work holistically to enhance the content and shape sentences for emotional impact. There are different types of editing: developmental, line, copy, and proofread, which range from macro to micro edits.To find the right editor, consider your book’s needs and your budget. Shop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":112094,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"A book editor does more than just check grammar mistakes. Lauren Humphries-Brooks explains exactly what an editor does.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n A simple answer would be: everything but write your book for you. A book editor has experience with fiction and nonfiction writing, and how to effectively structure a book, a paragraph, and a sentence. We want to enhance your sentences' content and help your characters come alive for the reader. We draw out meaning, suggest changes to make your work more effective, and collaborate with you at a creative level, with knowledge of your genre and what writing rules to keep (and what ones you can safely break). A book editor doesn\u2019t just check for grammar mistakes, but hones and shapes sentences for emotional impact. It is a holistic approach to writing that seeks to strengthen and enhance your work, not to \u201cfix\u201d it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While all editors have different processes, the goal is the same: to make your book stronger. We close read manuscripts, considering all aspects of the narrative, from overall plot and character arcs, to themes, pacing, emotionality, effectiveness, and writing quality. An editor will bring all their literary knowledge to bear, with a complex understanding of writing and plot structure and how to effectively craft characters that will resonate with your reader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I always think of different types of editing as going from the macro to the micro, from the big content questions to the nitpicking of spelling and punctuation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During a developmental edit<\/a>, an editor will look at the overall content of the book\u2014plot, pacing, characterizations, voice, perspective, setting, themes\u2014and highlight what is strong and can be built up and what needs further work. We might suggest revising structure, rewriting scenes, or refocusing the narrative on a different point-of-view character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In line editing<\/a>, an editor will look closely at individual paragraphs and sentences, cutting or rearranging sentences, suggesting transitions or alterations, and generally honing your writing to strengthen it and communicate your meaning, including emotions, more effectively and accurately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During a copy edit<\/a>, the editor will look at your mechanics, such as grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation, and keep track of continuity and consistency. This is where most typos, word choice errors, and other small mechanical issues are caught. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A proofread <\/a>is the final step, where an editor will look for lingering mistakes and typos in the text. For the most part, this is a purely mechanical edit, approached with the assumption that the text is almost clean and clear of errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Different editors have different specialties\u2014you\u2019ll find some that specialize in developmental\/content editing, others that only do copy editing or proofreading, and some who do everything and anything. Some editors work in one or two genres, others will work across multiple genres. You\u2019re looking for is an editor who fulfills your<\/em> needs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take into consideration what you think your book needs. Do you want lots of feedback and content suggestions? Are you worried about the structure, the pacing, plot, or characters? Do you think your story is too long, but don\u2019t know where to cut it down? Are you worried about your grammar and punctuation? The more aware you are of your own work, the easier it will be to find the kind of editor you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other question is budget and how much you\u2019re able to spend on a book editor. Most editors will be able to offer their rates, either per word or by the hour, and advise what they think they will charge for the edit. But it\u2019s a good idea to be prepared with your own budget\u2014remember that a quality book editor <\/a>can cost a lot of money, but you\u2019ll also receive a lot in return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It's OK to shop around. Read testimonials, if they\u2019re available, and chat directly with multiple editors on email or by phone. You\u2019re looking for someone who works in your genre and who feels a connection to your work. Remember that an editor is a collaborator, and so you want to feel comfortable with asking them questions and discussing your work. Editors are not judges\u2014we\u2019re not here to tell you that your writing is good or bad, and we\u2019re not going to judge you for plot or grammar mistakes. Find someone that you feel comfortable with, and who fits with what you want for the book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask questions. An editor should be able to give you an idea of cost, length of time for the edit, how they collaborate, how communicative they are, and what they can help you with. If there\u2019s something you don\u2019t understand, ask about it! Book editors will often also provide samples of their work, so that you can see what an edit will look like firsthand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many factors that book editors take into consideration for a project, and all editors are different (remember, we\u2019re people too!). Generally, you can expect an editor to take the following into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A book of 150,000 words is going to cost more than a book of 80,000 words, no matter how well-written. So be prepared with your word count and know that a longer book will likely cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A book editor will consider the amount of work involved with your project. A developmental\/content edit will likely cost more than a copy edit or proofread, because the work involved is more strenuous. Samples are important\u2014send your editor an indicative sample of your manuscript, so that we can gauge how much work will be needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course you might want a book done immediately, but many editors schedule themselves out for months. Some editors will apply a rush rate to a manuscript, which means that it will cost more if you want to schedule it earlier. It\u2019s a good rule to start looking for an editor at least a month before you think you want to start so you can have someone who\u2019s available right when you need them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To get more specifics about book editors and what they charge, browse some of our editors here, find one or more that seems to fit your needs, and fill out our submit form. Talking with an editor directly will give you a far better idea of cost than anything else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book editing is collaborative, and it is best approached with that in mind. No editor should judge your writing, but neither should you expect (or want) an editor to tell you that it\u2019s perfect. Consider what your goals are for your book, and what you want to get out of your collaboration. The better you know your own work and what you want from it, the better you can communicate that to your editor, and the stronger your book will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that some things in literature are subjective, and what an editor suggests may not be exactly the direction that you wanted to go. But consider those suggestions, because they\u2019re not arbitrary remarks\u2014the editor is helping you find direction in your work. While you need not take everything an editor says as set in stone, you also shouldn\u2019t dismiss things out of hand\u2014after all, you came to an editor to improve your writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why choosing the right book editor is important; you want someone on your wavelength and who cares about your work, but who\u2019s willing to provide constructive criticism. If you\u2019re comfortable with your editor, you\u2019ll be more willing to accept their critique and consider their advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember also that sometimes we just have to work on the book. Let your editor spend some time with the text without too many questions or prompts. We don\u2019t know your work as well as you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This depends on the type of editing, but generally a book editor will offer feedback, suggestions, and in-text changes. While you shouldn\u2019t expect an editor to rewrite your book, you should receive direction on how you need to rewrite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An editor will consider the content<\/em> of the sentences, as well as their structure, while a proofreader focuses on mechanical elements like spelling, punctuation, and grammar. A proofreader will assume that the manuscript is nearly ready for publication and a final check is all that\u2019s needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Copy editing and proofreading will focus on grammar, spelling, and other mechanical elements, but developmental and line editors are looking more at content than whether your commas are in the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This depends on the type of editing needed, but full-length books can take as little as two weeks and as much as six weeks or more. Different editors work differently\u2014some are happy to go chapter by chapter, others prefer to work on the full manuscript at once\u2014so find one that fits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. A book editor has distance from the text that the writer doesn\u2019t, and knowledge of writing and structure that can\u2019t be found in an editing program. We are looking to enhance the content of your sentences and help your characters come alive for the reader. We draw out meaning, suggest changes to make your work more effective, and collaborate with you at a creative level, with knowledge of your genre and of what writing rules to keep (and what ones you can safely break). A book editor doesn\u2019t just check for grammar mistakes, but hones and shapes sentences for emotional impact. It is a holistic approach to writing that seeks to strengthen and enhance your work, not to \u201cfix\u201d it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No. While some editors may offer rewriting services, that is usually separate from a developmental edit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This varies from manuscript to manuscript. Some manuscripts need a single round of proofreading, others require multiple rounds of developmental editing before we can move on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you feel it\u2019s ready. While edits are necessary, it\u2019s possible to refine a book too much. At some point, the author needs to decide that it\u2019s time. The book editor can advise on this, which is why it\u2019s very important to find an editor you trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most book editors will have a clause in their contract or service agreement stating that the text, including edits, belongs to the writer and the editor has no copyright<\/a> claims on it. 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There are different types of editing: developmental, line, copy, and proofread, which range from macro to micro edits.To find the right editor, consider your book’s needs and your budget. Shop around and ask questions to ensure a good fit. 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What does a book editor cost<\/h2>\n
Word count<\/h3>\n
Type of edit<\/h3>\n
Schedule<\/h3>\n
How to work with a book editor for best results<\/h2>\n
Common questions about book editing<\/h2>\n
What does book editing include?<\/h3>\n
What is the difference between editor and proofreader?<\/h3>\n
Do book editors correct grammar?<\/h3>\n
How long should it take to edit a book?<\/h3>\n
Is a book editor necessary?<\/h3>\n
Does a book editor rewrite?<\/h3>\n
How many times do you edit a book?<\/h3>\n
When should you stop editing a book?<\/h3>\n
Should I copyright my book before sending it to an editor?<\/h3>\n
What editors actually do <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the different types of editing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to find a book editor <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does a book editor cost <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Word count<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Type of edit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to work with a book editor for best results <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Common questions about book editing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does book editing include? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is the difference between editor and proofreader? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do book editors correct grammar? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How long should it take to edit a book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is a book editor necessary? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Does a book editor rewrite? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How many times do you edit a book? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When should you stop editing a book? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Should I copyright my book before sending it to an editor? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n