I started getting serious about getting a book published this last year. One of the most frustrating steps was finding affordable editing services. Soneone that was not only affordable, but had the know-how to make your work better.
I sent out a Twitter post last night as a scream into the void. There’s no way I could ever afford a $1000 plus editing charge for just one 80K book. With four other books that also needed editing, it’s an expense I just couldn’t justify.
The response I got from the Tweet was amazing. Editing services that I never heard of were being recommended. Like all small businesses, it’s hard work to get your name out. As a writer, it’s hard to balance price with quality, especially if you want to go the self-publish route. I wanted to have a place where all of these recommended services were all together.
These editing services were all recommended by people on Twitter in the #writingcommunity. I did a basic search for websites and verified Twitter handles. Beyond that, it’s up to you to find out more information, if you need it.
I will warn you – I take no responsibility for the quality of their work. I do not list out all the services they offer, nor prices they quote. Each one have different price points depending on length, type and depth of editing needing to be done.
Do your due diligence. Be specific about the type of edit you think you need to let them tell you what they can offer you. Read the contracts they send you. Even request a sample edit from them to see if they will do what you need them to.
1. Charlie Knight
Website – cknightwrites.com
Twitter – @cknightwrites
2. MK Editing LLC
Website –mkediting.com
Twitter – @mkeditingLLC
3. Goddess Fish Promotions
Website – goddessfish.com
Twitter – @goddessfish
4. Bambi Sommers
Website – bambisommers.com
Twitter – @bambisommers1
5. AJ Ryan
Website – ajryan04.wordpress.com
Twitter – @ajryan04
6. Mary Kit Caelsto
Website –myauthorhome.com
Twitter – @charmedozarks
7. Tim Koster
Website – 46services.com
46 Services Entertainment
Twitter – @authortimkoster
8. S.A. Meade
Website – nostoneunturnedediting.co.uk
No Stone Unturned Editing Services
Twitter – @kestrelrising
9. Lily Luchesi
Facebook – www.facebook.com/editsbylily
Twitter – @lilyluchesi
10. Mica Scotti Kole
Website – micascottikole.com
Twitter – @micascotti
11. Jaime Dill
Website – polishandpitch.com/author/jaimedill1989
Polish and Pitch
Twitter – @jaime_dill
12. Helen Baggott
Website – helenbaggott.co.uk
Twitter – @selfpubsupport
13. Lindsay
Twitter – @lindseyyarb
DM her on Twitter for quotes
14. Juliette Jones
Website – juliettejones.co.uk
Twitter – @juliettejones38
15. Kaki Olsen
Twitter – @kakiocreative
Kaki Olsen Creative
If I have left someone out that you really think I should include, or if you’re an editor or editing service who wants to be included, please contact me either through Twitter or email me! I’m happy to update this list.
