Comments on: What Does a Book Editor Really Do?

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:58:46 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. Hi, Carolyn! Congratulations on completing your manuscript—your book sounds fascinating. Our aim at Elite Authors is to match authors with experienced editors who work with manuscripts in each author's specific genre. We offer developmental editing as well as line editing, copyediting, and proofreading, all at very competitive rates. Please feel free to get in touch with us on our website or by emailing info@eliteauthors if you have any questions or if you'd like to learn more. Happy publishing!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:57:28 +0000

I need an editor for a creative historical nonfiction book. I need an editor with a successful track record in that genre. I need developmental assistance most. Do you have a list of referrals? Are you able to help me?

Thanks!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:07:15 +0000

In reply to John Cowling. Hi, John! Thanks for your great questions. Even the best writers, from Charles Dickens to Jane Austen, had editors! No writer can see their work with complete objectivity, and a second pair of eyes is best able to pick up any necessary corrections or improvements to a manuscript. Writers are typically in a creative zone rather than a detail-oriented headspace while creating a work, so an editor brings a much-needed analytical eye to a book. There are several routes to becoming a professional editor. You can work on a freelance basis or apply to jobs at a publishing house. Elite Authors is always in need of good freelance editors—we invite you to apply on our website if you’re interested! At Elite Authors, we use the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, which does list a verb form of the word “critique.” You may be using a different dictionary for reference—there are numerous differences between dictionaries! Thanks again for your comment, and l hope this helps answer your questions!

By: John Cowling

John Cowling — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:02:42 +0000

I filled in your little questionnaire but accidentally hit before I finished. My question is:
If I have immaculate English skills, have edited technical writing of others for 50 years, and, for my first novel planned the entire structure, why do I need another editor?
For my novel I drafted a long list of rules including: only essential characters get a surname; repeat reminders of identity if a character is reappearing after a gap, every chapter has something to keep the reader glued-in, diversions to sub-plots instead of a boringly linear plot (Lee Childs’ worst sin), and so forth.
So why do I need an editor?
Also: how do I become a professional editor?
By the way; the word “critique” is a noun, not a verb. The verbs are: “criticise” or “write a critique” etc.
Sincerely, John Cowling

By: EliteAdm1n

EliteAdm1n — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:41:30 +0000

In reply to Angelina Kant. Sure! We can ‘trim’ it down for you.

By: Angelina Kant

Angelina Kant — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:51:57 +0000

Hi. I would like to have my book on weight loss edited.