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Editing

Whether you're a battle-hardened writing veteran or a newbie writing your first draft, your manuscript is bound to be riddled with a typo or two. It's okay; we’re all human, and we all make mistakes, which is why you need a trained expert to track down those errors and structural issues and get them out of your book.

Having an experienced book editor can make the difference between writing the next best-seller or making the next flop. Book editors do more than ensure your grammar is on point--though that is a large part of it. A professional editor makes sure that your writing is fluid and concise, priming your book to deliver your message as poignantly as possible.

Hiring an experienced book editor is most likely the best investment you can put into your story. Trusting a professional company like Night Heron Media with your manuscript may seem like a big and scary step--but with our help, your book will be polished in no time!

Types of Editing Services We Offer
We offer several options for book editing services that fit different goals:

Developmental Editing
Developmental editing dives deep into your book to uncover the heart of your story. We work with you to find the best way to tell it. 

This service is best for authors who want early feedback on their manuscripts and are ready to make significant changes to take their book to the next level.

Copyediting
Copy editing is the traditionally known type of editing. This is where we look over your book work-by-word and address whatever grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and consistency issues you may have. Your copy editor will fix any continuity issues and ensure your manuscript is free of technical problems that could confuse your readers. 

This service is best for authors who’ve already done significant revision and now want an editor to focus on perfecting the language and eliminating typos.

Line Editing
Line editing goes beyond grammar to delve into the structure of your manuscript. It focuses on the finer aspects of language--the flow of the paragraphs, the shifting of ideas, tone, style, transition elements, etc. A structural editor will take a critical look at everything that makes a story important and make suggestions to ensure that you’re communicating your story effectively while maintaining your voice. 

This service is ideal for authors with a fully completed draft that need help with characterization, pacing, voice, dialogue, and plot.

Proofreading
Imagine trying to publish a book only to find out that everyone has noticed a big typo in the middle of the climax. Embarrassing right? Proofreading is the vital last step of the book editing process that prevents something like that from happening. After your manuscript has gone through the long process of being poked and prodded by all the other editing types, the proofreader comes in and focuses on eliminating minor mistakes and inconsistencies that can kill the professionalism of your book. Their job is to fix any remaining mechanical and grammar issues before your book is printed and published.


If you're ready to take your book to the next level, contact Night Heron Media to see how we can help.

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    • Private Publishing
    • Manuscript Consultations
    • Editing
    • Book Design
    • Illustrations
  • Our Story
    • Meet Our Team
    • NHM Board
    • Houston Arts and Media
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    • In the News
    • Contact Us
  • Support NHM
    • Make a Donation
    • Become a Member
    • Events
    • Our Major Funders
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