No good book was ever published that wasn’t edited before release. A bold claim, but a challenge we’d like to place. If you can find a successful title that was released without editing, we’d love to hear about it. Good authors use the skills of professional editors and proofreaders to refine their work and ensure it’s readability. This section will help you to find such services, and to do some of the work for yourself before sending off a manuscript.
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Understanding Levels of Editing
As a writer, understanding the editing process can sometimes be a little confusing. Understanding the editing process is crucial as professional editing of a book will help make your book the best it can possibly be, receive better reviews and
Are All Editors and Proofreaders the Same?
Do you look for different people to undertake different levels of edit? The simple answer is… maybe. Some editors edit at all levels and proofread as well. Some editors don’t proofread. Some editors only copy edit. Most people advertising as
Why Should I Edit My Book?
Editing is a crucial part of the publishing process. Without it, books appear unprofessional and amateurish. Worse still, a poorly edited book will attract negative reviews, killing it stone dead. In our experience, many authors believe that their submitted work
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All Courses
Wordcatcher Publishing recommends courses run by the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders. We work with many editors and proofreaders that have demonstrated their skills by passing tests and exams set by CIEP. For details of their editing and proofreading courses please see: CIEP editing and proofreading courses.
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