Editorial services

What Steve McKinnon says is spot-on, but I'd go a weensy bit further, if you can, before engaging an editor. Get your manuscript in front of as many people as possible, and ask for HONEST advice. Family will not want to hurt your feelings, if they don't like some part of it, nor good friends, but insist on them telling you what didn't work for them, and WHY. If you can get feedback from a writing group, even better. Try to get all the punctuation, grammar and prose perfect, so the editor can concentrate on the big picture, as Steve says (unless you only require a line-edit, or copy-edit). Nothing worse for an editor than being distracted by silly mistakes, because you've rushed to get professional help before the manuscript was the best you could make it..

Just saw Roslyn's post, sorry to hear that. You're absolutely right - be firm on what you require and ensure the editor has understood that. And probably the best form of advertising is recommendation - check writer's blogs, ask around - like you're doing here! And good luck.

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whatever you do, carefully research your editorial service then research again. Check out that you can pay by credit card, and keep a check on the date. If something goes wrong within six months, you can ask for your credit card to get your money back, which is fairly painless, otherwise you have to use the courts.If there are delays because the editor is somehow incapacitated, don't be polite and wait,as I unfortunately did, ask, in writing, for the option of your money back or another editor, which any reasonable firm would be happy and obliged to do. Keep a specific file of ALL correspondence with them. Do not expect the editor to ask for your requirements, ( a mistake I made out of misplaced politeness, then I discovered too late that she'd ignored and or forgot what I had told her.). Make sure you ask for your requirements in writing,( including e-mail from your own e-mail address, not a webform. keep a copy. Check out the relevant laws on provision of services and contracts. If something does go wrong, stick to the requirements of the law when making a complaint. Do not get sucked into trying to fulfill their demands, or arguing with them. I've learned by experience. I thought I'd found a good service. Their website was sober, concentrated on what they had to offer rather than egos, and oozed integrity. Unfortunately, I was treated like an idiot and seriously ripped off, so now I am fighting for my money back. Good Luck. there are good editorial services out there.

hi,

my name is mohamadou and i'm a new register. I'm poem writer and i'm looking for an edition. would you mind to help please