Book Editing Services That Make Your Manuscript Shine
Our book editing services take your manuscript through every stage of professional editing. We start with the big picture of story and structure, then refine every sentence, and finish with a careful final proofread. So your book is clear, polished and ready for readers, in your own voice.
Our Book Editing Services
Choose a single stage of editing or let one team take your book all the way through. Each service builds on the one before.
Developmental Editing Services
Big-picture editing for plot, pacing, structure and character, so your story holds a reader from the first page to the last.
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Copyediting & Line Editing
Sentence-level editing for clarity, rhythm, grammar and consistency, without losing your voice.
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Book Proofreading Services
A fresh-eyes final check for typos, spelling, punctuation and layout errors, so your book is clean before it goes to print or ebook.
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Book Formatting Services
Print and ebook formatting that meets every retailer's rules and looks professional on every page and screen.
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How Our Editing Process Works
You always know where your book is and what happens next. There are no black boxes and no months of silence.
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Free Assessment
First, we read a sample of your manuscript and tell you honestly which kind of edit it needs.
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Developmental Edit
Next, if your book needs it, an editor reviews plot, pacing, structure and character, and sends you a clear revision plan.
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Line and Copy Edit
Then we polish your prose line by line for clarity, rhythm, grammar and consistency.
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Proofread
After that, a fresh proofreader checks every page for the last typos and errors.
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Formatting
Finally, we format your book for print and ebook, ready to publish.
One Editing Team, From First Draft to Final Page
Many authors hire a different freelancer for each stage of editing. As a result, notes clash and style choices get undone. With Ordwick, one team handles every stage and shares a single style sheet. So each editor builds on the last instead of starting over.
We edit fiction in every genre, plus memoir, self-help, business and other nonfiction. And we work in both American and British English, for authors anywhere in the world.
Not sure where to begin? Most first drafts start with developmental editing services. If your story is already strong, go straight to line editing services. And if your book is nearly finished, our book proofreading services are the final check.
Book Editing FAQs
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Which type of editing does my book need?
It depends on your draft. Early drafts usually need a developmental edit. Drafts with a strong story need line editing. And finished books need a proofread. Send us a sample and we will tell you honestly.
Do you edit in American and British English?
Yes. We edit in either one and keep your spelling and style consistent throughout your book.
Will editing change my voice?
No. Our editors work to make your voice clearer, not different. You review every change and keep full control.
Can I see a sample edit first?
Yes. For line editing, we offer a short sample edit, so you can see our approach before you commit.
How much do your book editing services cost?
We quote each book on its own. The price depends on word count, the type of edit and your timeline. Ask for a free quote.
How long does editing take?
Each stage usually takes two to five weeks. We will give you a clear timeline before we start.
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- A personal reply from an editor, not a sales team
- Your manuscript is kept confidential
- A clear quote with no obligation
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