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Editorial Services
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First-time writers our specialty! Staff of professional editors, including a Pulitzer Prize nominee and a published author (Dell, Warner, Fawcett) will edit your fiction and non-fiction. We offer a free sample edit and brief critique. See us at www.alphaediting.com or e-mail us at Nicole@alphaediting.com . On our site, also read about our commitment to fair and ethical practices.
A-1 EDITING SERVICE, LLC 87981 Woodlake Way North Florence, OR 97439 Toll
Free: (866) 559-9603 (541) 997-1050 (phone and fax)
We'll help your nonfiction project become the very best it can be. Experience:
A complimentary initial consultation
A thorough edit & analysis of your work
Expert advice on creating a saleable book proposal
An accomplished ghost-writer/collaborator
Elizabeth Zack was previously a Senior Editor at Ballantine Books/Random House, Inc., and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Her titles include regional and national bestsellers.
"Elizabeth Zack is an awesome editor, her instincts flawless, her grasp of material swift
and all-encompassing. She makes all her authors look good."—New York
Times best-selling author JOAN WESTER ANDERSON
"I was talking to a local writer about 'editors I have known' and I said you are absolutely
the best."— best-selling author JOAN MATHEWS LARSON, PH.D
Since 1980: Because good writing deserves good editing
Now celebrating 26 years in the service of writers worldwide
Founded by former William Morrow senior editor Renni Browne, our firm is dedicated to helping writers of full-length fiction and nonfiction turn promising manuscripts into salable properties. What sets us apart from others is our high rate of success with first fiction, our policy against taking on work that we feel shows little promise, and the assistance we offer our un-agented authors in finding literary representation. We cannot guarantee writers publication as a result of working with us, but we can dramatically improve their odds.
Authors' Services include:
Manuscript Evaluation & Consultation
Proofreading, Copyediting, Line Editing
Synopsis, Query Letter & Book Proposal Preparation
Over 30 yrs award-winning experience as editor and senior editor with Doubleday, Bantam, Random House, Ace and Kensington
In-depth, detailed editing of Fiction and Non-Fiction
Extensive contacts in trade publishing
Market and placement guidance
Fees, references etc. upon request
Email: lobrutto@hvc.rr.com
Website: www.patricklobrutto.com
PO Box 405
Hurley, New York 12443
845-331-0158
Malone Editorial Services
Developmental manuscript editing for fiction and nonfiction, from an award-winning author and editor with over 30 books sold to Traditional publishers.
A high quality, professional editing service for writers of fiction (novels and
short stories) and literary non-fiction (memoir, autobiography, and biography)
With our honest, constructive, meticulous feedback, we can be especially helpful to unpublished or first-time writers readying their work for submission to agents or publishers, or to those who want to take their writing to the next level.
We offer thorough, one-on-one attention and the following services at reasonable rates:
Free sample edit and estimate
Line Editing (syntax, grammar, usage, style, wordiness, punctuation, etc.)
Substantive Editing (plot, pacing, proportion, characterization, point of view, dialogue, etc.)
I've been an editor of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, and stage plays for three decades, and my authors have book deals with major publishers.
Twice nominated for the Frankfurt Award, I am a best-selling author with six books to my credit. I've been in Time Magazine, and I was a front cover story for Wired Magazine. The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage credits me with changing the book business.
My goal is to respect the integrity of the manuscript, edit with a firm but gentle touch, and share industry wisdom.
I do all editing myself, and I offer a free sample edit.
Start telling the story you've always felt was in you, or polish your nearly-there work for submission, with William Kowalski as your private editor or writing mentor. William is an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning novelist and screenwriter whose work has been translated into fifteen languages. Beginning writers are encouraged to inquire.
If you’re an expert in your field, writing a book that accurately captures your concepts, methodologies, and unique voice is essential to reach a wider audience – not to mention win the attention of a publisher.
But being an expert and writing about it are two very different things.
Karen Schaffer is an accomplished author and career coach who will help you capture and tame - or spice and enliven - your non-fiction project (business, self-help, health and wellness, spiritual). Your finished book will be engaging, readable and a true representation of your life’s work.
Offering: Initial project and creative consultation, manuscript critiques, book proposals, coaching, and ghostwriting.
Professional copyediting, line editing, proofreading, manuscript evaluation, and tutoring by an Editors' Association of Canada member, fiction writing instructor, and published writer with over 11 years' experience in American and Canadian markets. I'm thorough, author-friendly, and affordable.
Specializing in short and book-length fiction of all genres including
speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror)—specialty area
historical fiction—specialty area
children’s and Young Adult fiction and nonfiction
true life
suspense
mystery
romance
Christian/inspirational
Western
for both publishers and individuals.
I also assist with cover letters, synopses, press releases, and web sites.
Editing and writing credits and client endorsements available. Free test edit and quote.
"Building new writers into publishable pros is my specialty," Penelope Scott Fletcher Author, editor, newspaper columnist
As a Senior Editor with Media General Inc. for more than twenty years, I have worked with hundreds of writers and it pleases me to be able to offer three tiers of manuscript services:
LINE EDIT: A detailed edit of sentence structure, adherence to basic grammatical rules, format and presentation.
CRITIQUE: A report addressing all the components of the work, including plot, tone, character,
setting and dialogue.
MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT: All services of both line edit and critique are included while also addressing any plot inconsistencies or integral flaws to the storyline or characters.
*Other services include Press Releases & Business Writing of all kinds. Please see Web site for books, testimonials and awards.
Our service goes beyond mere corrections of grammar or style. We help you to maximize your connection with the reader. Write Tight, Now! offers caring and enthusiastic writing support—we want you to succeed.
Consultation available for every stage of writing, from first draft to final proof
Free editing sample provided on novel length projects
Free follow up by e-mail or phone as you rewrite—your questions answered promptly
Advice on submission package preparation
Tutoring services for beginning writers.
Brainstorming to advance the plot.
Articles on the art, craft and business of writing
Author showcase—informative book reviews and interviews
