For those who consider themselves to be alternative/indie writers and authors, we provide the self-publishing editorial services needed for British indie authors to be able to self-publish books online.
As indie authors and writers are becoming increasingly popular on the book market due to traditional publishing houses becoming significantly harder to get into, many British indie authors turn to indie publisher options instead. We want to enable anyone and everyone to become the published authors they have always dreamed of, having poured blood, sweat, and tears into their manuscripts.
This is a question we are asked very frequently and a question we can answer in two ways. To answer this briefly, we would say that indie books are the modern equivalent to self-publishing books, and, in a nutshell, that’s exactly what they are.
However, there is a much longer-winded answer to this question which explains the alternative/indie route for self-publishing a book, UK editorial services and financial pros for indie authors.
This is a question we are asked very frequently and a question we can answer in two ways. To answer this briefly, we would say that indie books are the modern equivalent to self-publishing books, and, in a nutshell, that’s exactly what they are.
However, there is a much longer-winded answer to this question which explains the alternative/indie route for self-publishing a book, UK editorial services and financial pros for indie authors. Let’s take a look:
The Positives for Indie Authors (not Traditionally Published Authors)
If you have written a manuscript and you’re looking for a friendly, approachable, and award-winning indie book editor, then we would love to hear from you. We provide all editorial services for authors on the indie market and will ensure that your manuscript is the very best that it can be before you upload it, ready for self-publishing UK.
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Once upon a time, self-publishing was almost frowned upon; it was seen as a vanity project for an aspiring writer who didn’t quite have what it took to be taken on by a traditional publishing house, such as one of the ‘Big Five’. No longer is this the case! With such a small percentage of authors being able to go down the traditional route, it only seems fair that there is an alternative.
As the traditional route has decreased and with the general public’s love for the Kindle, eBooks, tech and apps/platforms, like Amazon self-publishing, increasing, it is not difficult to see what has happened, how or why!
Self-publishing a book is now the most popular way in which to get published. You may just need a hand from a couple of important professionals, though, before you choose KDP self-publishing, Amazon Kindle self-publishing, or self-publishing via your alternative/indie chosen method…
In order for you to get the best out of your manuscript and ensure that your book can be the very best that it can be, you need to approach an indie book editor. These are specialist professionals who work alongside indie authors so that self-publishing editorial services can be undertaken to prepare a manuscript before it goes to an indie publisher of your choice (or self-publishing).
UK editorial services specifically for indie authors must provide different ways of working, objectives and assistance for alternative/indie writers because they do not necessarily write in traditional ways or write on traditional topics. It may be that indie authors bridge multiple genres in their writing; they may require an alternative editing method, such as chapter by chapter as it’s written; or an indie writer’s support structure may differ from an author going down the traditional publishing route, as they could be more reliant on their indie editor as they may feel more alone in the self-publishing journey.
We love working with clients across so many different industries, from accountants to medics, farmers to physiotherapists, restauranteurs to writers. In fact, there aren’t many industries we haven’t worked with!
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Well, it is absolutely the case for some people when it comes to dealing with words in general; they get frustrated, are ill at ease and don’t know where to turn to for help. Well, that’s where we come in! Using our degrees, specialist qualifications, vast experience and the perfect amount of patience, we have helped hundreds (if not thousands) of clients to become more successful in their specialist industries and genres.
Occurring AFTER Substantive and/or Developmental Editing, if you wish to make sure that your text is looking sharp, tight and “on point”, then this is the edit for you! Enhance your style, ease of readability, and get that professional polished feel. As its name suggests, we will scrutinise your choice of words line-by-line to discover what impact your words have and examine the words you have chosen to use, taking clarity into consideration, too.
This is where attention to the literal words on the page is paid. We delve into the grammar, spelling, quality of writing, the tone and style of writing, consistency, continuity, and whether the writing is appropriate for the audience it is aimed at.
While the stereotypical “Mechanical Editing” is to ensure that an author/writer is adhering specifically to a Style Guide or Referencing System, like Harvard, which we are more than capable of doing, we generally do things a little differently around here. Why? Because we are asked so frequently to help people either change their language style into a native UK British English written form, or to adhere to a specific Dictionary when checking, amending and editing writings and manuscripts, such as Oxford, Cambridge, or Collins, amongst others.
A commonly overlooked, but essential area of editing is fact-checking. Not only does this increase your credibility and the accuracy of your writing, but it also ensures that you are legally and ethically protected. Though this SHOULD occur as part of the Copy Editing process, it is often missed out or not completed to a high enough standard by some editors. Therefore, we offer this as a service all on its own, if necessary.
What do you do if you require multiple or all of the above editing services? You request The Big Combo! Combining Line, Copy and Mechanical Editing, along with Fact-checking. This is our most popular service and there’s a good reason for this: it saves writers/authors/businesses a lot of time and an enormous amount of money, at the same time as ensuring the highest quality final product that you will, for certain, be proud of!
Has your text been edited already but you need a final pair of eyes to look it over? Proofreading is an essential final check that ensures all errors are flagged and amended BEFORE your text gets published. The aim of this service is to ensure that any spelling, grammar and punctuation errors are caught before the eyes of the public see your writing. Typographical and formatting errors (the aesthetics) can be flagged here, too. This may be the final service before publication but you’d be amazed at what we pick up here! You should also be aware that if your proofreader finds a high volume of errors, they can also recommend that it goes back to your editor at this point.
Send us a copy of your pre-completed/edited manuscript so that we can read through it as if we were the desired target audience. We will highlight any challenges, inconsistencies and plot holes, as well as provide you with a report containing feedback to help you enhance your work. Alternatively, some authors prefer to send us a list of questions to answer instead of us writing a report for them, which is a totally viable option if that’s what you prefer. As long as we can help ensure that you are giving the very best of yourself on the page, we do not mind what format of feedback you prefer.
As a fully qualified teacher, Katie, BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, MA, uses her experience, expertise and knowledge to assist writers in the following areas (and more!): - Dyslexia; - Assistance with English as an Additional Language (EAL); - Literacy enhancement; - Phonetic spelling correction; - Transition from US to UK British English.
Are you looking to sell a product or service? Needing a writer to focus on persuading readers to convert from being solely readers to purchasing your product or the service you provide? Copywriting is designed purely to persuade the reader to buy or use your service or product and is targeted at sales and eCommerce. It is meant to be attention grabbing! We love writing for Amazon, Walmart, Product Expert, Ergo Adaptive, Gift Ideas Mag, and so many more businesses as a copywriter to help enhance their sales of the products and services they provide.
Do you know the two E’s of content writing? The purpose of content writing is to Educate or Entertain. Alternatively, content writing can also have the purpose to instruct a reader. If you’re looking to build relationships with your readers, then this is the service you would require, as they would start turning to you for advice. This style of writing is all about engagement and value. Content writing tends to be longer in length and strategy, but being consistent with a blog, for example, would lay a healthy foundation for future sales/services you may wish to provide.
Have you written something out with a trusty pen and paper, but now need it typed out? If you don’t have the facilities, the time or the inclination, we can type it all out for you AND proofread our work, too.
Do you have something that you would like us to offer as a service but you cannot see as a service currently available? Don’t panic! Just send us a message and we will be sure to help you out in any way we can. If it’s a wordy problem, we will be sure to find a solution wherever possible!
Do you have something that you would like us to offer as a service but you cannot see as a service currently available? Don’t panic! Just send us a message and we will be sure to help you out in any way we can. If it’s a wordy problem, we will be sure to find a solution wherever possible!
As a small business, feedback from our clients means an enormous amount to us. It helps us to grow, not only as individuals but as a business, too. We work hard to create a personal service for each and every client, no matter how big or small the job is, and we endeavour to ensure that they feel they have received the service they deserve.
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