The Editor’s Role: Improve Your Manuscript

What Editors Do Tighten Your Story

A developmental editor is your partner in crafting a cohesive narrative. They’ll give you feedback on plot, character development, and pacing to help you shape your story’s arc.

Structure Your Content

If your book is disorganized, it’s hard for readers to follow. A developmental editor can identify areas that need restructuring and guide you to optimize the flow and impact of your content.

Make Your Writing Consistent

Readers expect cohesion throughout a book. Editors ensure consistency in tone, point of view, and grammar – polishing your manuscript so it flows.

Raise Your Prose

Good writing isn’t just about what’s said, but how it’s said. Line editors scrutinize word choice, sentence structure, and overall readability and elevate your prose while keeping your voice.

Check Facts

Citation formatting, fact-checking, and proofreading are crucial for credibility. Editors will cross-check these elements so you can have confidence in your published work.

What Editors Don’t Do

While editors are your best friend, there are some things that are still your responsibility. Editors won’t edit your voice or fact-check quoted material – that’s up to you. They won’t fact check your research so make sure you thoroughly check your sources.

Editing is one of the best investments you can make in your manuscript. With an editor’s trained eye and objective feedback you can tighten your story, raise your prose and meet industry standards – all while keeping your voice.