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EDITING
At Snowdon Publishing, we understand that your manuscript is your masterpiece, and we're here to help you elevate it to the next level. Our dedicated team is experienced in a wide range of genres, including fantasy, murder mystery, children's literature, cosy crime, and historical fiction.
Our professional editing services are tailored to meet the specific needs of your manuscript, regardless of the genre. We take great care in refining and polishing your work, ensuring it shines brightly before it reaches your readers.
Discover the benefits of professional editing and the steps we take to make your manuscript the best it can be. Whether your project falls into the realms of fantasy, delves into the mysteries of murder, transports young readers to captivating worlds, unravels cozy crime tales, or immerses readers in historical fiction, Snowdon Publishing is your partner in bringing out the full potential of your story."
Benefits of
Professional Editing
Enhanced Clarity and Coherence: Our editors will ensure that your manuscript flows seamlessly, making it easier for readers to engage with your story or message.
Grammar and Language Precision: We meticulously review your text for grammatical errors, typos, and language inconsistencies to maintain a high level of professionalism.
Improved Style and Tone: Our editors help you find the right style and tone to match your target audience, enhancing the overall impact of your work.
Story Development: We provide feedback on plot, character development, and pacing to make your story more compelling and immersive.
Polished Presentation: A professionally edited manuscript demonstrates your commitment to excellence, making a positive impression on publishers, agents, and readers.
A successful book needs thorough editing, a good cover and layout, and a good marketing strategy. But since writing is a craft as well as an art, editing is the cornerstone upon which every other aspect relies. It ensures your book is polished, error-free, and coherent, enhancing readability and overall quality.
Even the most captivating cover, layout, or marketing strategy can't salvage a poorly crafted book.. Editing isn't just a step in the process; it's the heart of it.
In the editing process, we offer a range of services tailored to your needs.
You can choose which service would most benefit your work.
Developmental editing focuses on the plot, characters, and overall structure. Line editing concentrates on style, language, and narrative flow. Copyediting ensures grammatical correctness and adherence to style guides. Proot reading is the final stage making sure that no trivial errors spoil your book.
By choosing the right level of editing, you can optimize every aspect of your book.
In an a la carte approach to editing, you need a menu. Here it is, with prices.
Manuscript Review/Critique
Complete read-through and short report.
£30 an hour
Copy and Line Editing
Copy and line editing combines two vital processes. Editors meticulously review grammar, punctuation, style, and sentence-level issues, while also ensuring overall clarity and consistency.
This dual approach polishes the manuscript, making it error-free, precise, and linguistically engaging, all while enhancing the writer's professionalism and the manuscript's literary quality. We combine line and copy editing because that saves the writer money.
£15 per 1000 words
Proofreading
Proofreading is the final error check, correcting typos and formatting issues. It ensures a clean manuscript, upholding the writer's reputation for excellence.
£7 per 1000 words
Development Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the big picture. Editors evaluate structure, pacing, characters, and coherence.
They offer suggestions to enhance the narrative, helping writers create a compelling story.
£15 per 1000 words
Coaching
Our approach to coaching is unique, so it is described in detail.
Many self-publishing authors attempt self-editing due to cost concerns, which is not ideal.
Developmental editing is the first and most expensive stage but focuses on overall structure and may lead to rewrites.
It results in a lengthy report, and the Editor's job is done after the report.
Our Unique Coaching Process:
We offer an alternative, a unique Coaching Process, designed to keep costs down
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Provides a complete text read-through, like development editing;
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A shorter report (4-5 pages) is generated;
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The author and editor discuss the next steps, usually via Zoom;
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The read-through is charged at £30 per hour, as are all subsequent meetings.
Advantages:
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Costs are reduced and the author can pause or halt the process
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Zoom meetings allow for questions and guidance.
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The author isn't left on their own after the report.
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Provides a more cost-effective and supportive approach
