In order to self-publish a book, there are multiple things you should do so that writing a book is as successful as possible for you overall. What we mean by this is that you are seen as an effective writer, your book is thought of highly, and you reap the financial rewards you deserve. However, we do understand that this is not as simple as it seems (though we wish it was!), but the good news is that we are here to make the self-publishing journey a lot simpler for you…
Let’s go right back to basics and start at the beginning. The simplest manuscript meaning is that of your final draft of your writing before it is sent to your book editor. Usually, the format of your manuscript is a digital copy. However, there are occasions where handwritten copies still exist, though they are rare now.
It is always good protocol to have done some self-editing as a professional writer once you have finished writing a book manuscript. This will enable you to remove any text you are unhappy with, make any necessary amendments, and add anything you feel you have missed out whilst writing. This is probably your last proper chance to do so.
This is where things start to get exciting! Whether you are working out how to self-publish a book you’ve written or you’re looking for editorial services specifically for indie authors, this is the part of the process where you feel like a real professional book writer (and soon-to-be author!). We know the nerves are building at this time, but the excitement is building, too!
You may wish to start your book editing journey by using the internet to search for “book editing services near me,” as this can help you to narrow down your search for a book editor based on your specific location. However, location may not particularly matter to many people due to email and tech capabilities! This is actually beneficial in many ways because it means that you do not have to narrow down book editor professionals, but can, in fact, assist you to find more or better options to suit you and your book specifically, such as award-winning book editing companies, like The Yorkshire Editor, based in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
You have put in months, if not years, of hard work. You want to ensure that, as a book writer, you and your book are shown in the best light. The person who will ensure that this can happen is a professional book editor. As with every profession, though, some are better than others, and what they offer varies, too.
Deciding how to self-publish a book UK is a big decision–a positive one, but not one to be taken lightly! It will involve a lot of work on your part as the creative writing expert, but also on the part of your chosen book editor.
When you are looking for the perfect book editing partner, here are some non-negotiables from us:
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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If you want to learn more about how to self-publish a book UK, then why not get in touch with our award-winning book editing services UK professionals? Not only have we won multiple awards, but we can also assist you with book editing for self-publishing, as well as providing a self-publishing proofreader for your manuscript.
Our aim is to enable as many creative writer talents to be able to showcase their labours of love as possible. We can talk you through all of the stages of book editing and the requirements of a book proofreader, offering support whilst you learn how to self-publish a book on Amazon so that you can become the published author you have always dreamed of.
We want to assist you with making your self-published books the very best that they can be. We want your books and you as the author to shine so that your readers and wider audience can see just how talented you are!
So, don’t let grammar, spelling, structure, and more, be what lets you down, when your creative writing is so original, so gripping, so enticing…
Contact Katie today to see how award-winning book editing services can alter the direction of your story.
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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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