Make sure your submission follows these formatting guidelines: Everything double spaced (except query/cover letter in a proposal) Use Times New Roman 12-point font All margins 1 or 1.25 inch No blank spaces between paragraphs (Take out automatic spacing.) First lines of paragraphs indented 0.5 inch (Use tabs or automatic hanging indent; do not use multiple […]
The services offered by an editorial freelancer may include one or more of the following: Editorial Services 1. Developmental Editing (aka Substantive Editing or Content Editing) 2. Line Editing 3. Copyediting 4. Proofreading 5. Manuscript Critique (These services may be done separately but can occur simultaneously.)
Editing may be done using one of three methods: Hard copy (pages sent by mail) Electronic editing (files sent by e-mail) Indirect editing (such as websites or published books)
After you’ve filled out the Search Request Form, you will likely receive responses from more than one editor (unless you have specifically requested only one). You may have even found other potential editors through an Internet search, referrals from other authors, or at writers’ conferences. So how can you determine which one is the best […]
Before: While you’re waiting to get your edited manuscript back from the editor, prepare yourself. If you only want to be told that your manuscript is perfect and wonderful and straight from God’s lips to your fingertips, show your manuscript to your mom. An editor’s job is to show you how your manuscript can be […]
When you hire a professional freelance editor, you can expect: Professionalism (but not perfection—remember, nobody’s perfect) Confidentiality (there’s no need to copyright your work first) Honesty (letting you know what, in their opinion, the manuscript needs) Encouragement (telling you what’s good, not just what’s wrong) Communication (via e-mail, phone, or personal visit, depending on what […]
The amount of money an edit will cost depends mostly on three things: how well you’ve polished your manuscript prior to sending it to the editor what level of editing you want the rate charged by the editor
First let’s clarify what we mean by “freelance editor.” There are several types of editors in the publishing industry. The ones you’ll deal with fall mainly under three categories:
Valuable Resources
Flyers: Here is a collection of writing guidance from editors in the Christian Editor Association. You are free to share these files with others (in person, by e-mail, or online) as long as you don’t change any of the wording or delete the credit line to the Christian Editor Connection. Book Manuscript Formatting Common Mistakes […]
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