Editing Terminology

No one should publish a book without having it edited first. Some authors may know an editor they want to use. However, you may also need to know some of the terminology in the field in order to find the type(s) of editing you need. Here is a list that might help:

In a manuscript assessment, you'll receive several-pages of feedback looking at the big picture and evaluating your manuscript. It will explain what is working, what is not, and why these are true.

Developmental editing looks at structural issues in the book. It checks things like character arcs, how the content flows, and whether or not the book reaches your goals.

 

Line editing addresses content problems, such as word choice, sentence and paragraph flow, and sections that are too wordy. It should also offer some suggestions for improvement.

Copy editing is concerned with grammar, spelling, wrong words, and inconsistencies.

Format editing makes sure the manuscript is formatted correctly for publishing. It looks at things like fonts, colors (where applicable), titles, margins, indentations, and headers and footers.

Remember, you can ask for several different forms of editing. Do whatever you need to make your book the best it can be. 

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