Get editing services from the professionals who work with Suzanne Collins, Colleen Hoover, and Joyce Carol Oates to polish their bestsellers.
What kind of editing do you need? Here are a few popular services to get you started:
Developmental editors find the gem within the ore of your early draft. They’ll provide guidance and feedback on core elements like structure, pacing, and characterization. They can also assess your book’s marketability.
With developmental editing, you can expect:
Ready to supercharge your sentences? If you’re satisfied with the structure and content of your manuscript, a copy editor will dive into the sentence-level details. Their edits will clarify your ideas and strengthen your voice to ensure that your book captivates readers.
With copy editing, you can expect:
Once your manuscript and design are complete, you’re ready for the final stage of the editing process. Proofreading services will put your manuscript under the microscope to eliminate errors and inconsistencies.
With proofreading, you can expect:
Not sure where your manuscript stands? If you’re early on in drafting and want further direction on how to develop your manuscript, an editorial assessment can point you in the right direction. Have a finished draft that you want to publish? Get a professional perspective on whether it’s ready to query.
With an editorial assessment, you can expect:
Reedsy has experts to support you at every stage of your publishing journey.
To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated editors.
Laura E.
Houston, TX, USA
The award-winning author of sixteen children's and young adult books, I enjoy working with writers to bring their manuscripts to life.
Sean L.
Hanson, KY, USA
Proofreader/editor for 9+ years, reader for 40+, and as a lifelong fan, horror is my go-to genre.
Ian S.
Tilos, Greece
I'm an Australian writer and editor living in Greece. Apart from books, my passions are walking, swimming, wine, and photography.
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Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific editing services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.
Then, browse editors' profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.
Request quotes from up to five editors at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.
Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.
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