Editorial Services

A well-written book is also well read. One of the best ways to increase the selling power of your book is to ensure that it is free of grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and incorrect punctuation. Get the most out of your writing efforts by utilising the AuthorHouse Editorial Services. Our editing team will provide you with a professional, cost-effective service to give your book a decisive advantage on the road to market. Benefits include:

  • Editors catch costly errors before your book goes to press.
  • You have creative control over any changes that are recommended.
  • Your book stays in the hands of the publisher you trust.

AuthorHouse Editorial Services

Core Services

Indexing

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to edit my book?

The actual editing of your book will take 2 -3 weeks, based on the size of the manuscript.

I just don't like the way my book flows. Could your editors give me some suggestions as they are editing the book?

One of our core beliefs at AuthorHouse is that your book is your voice. We don't want to change your voice at all; however, we can make suggestions if you would like. Our Line Editing Service is designed to ensure that your words are accurate and proper, so that the reading public can follow your message.

I have just written a book in Spanish (French, German, Russian...). Can I get copyediting?

AuthorHouse's editors work in English only. We may be able to recommend an outside editorial service for your language of choice.

I trust your editor. Can I just accept all changes to save time?

You can, but we don't encourage it. Our editors are very skilled, but sometimes, if you have written a sentence that deliberately goes against our house stylebook (The Oxford Style Guide), and the editor changes it, you may want to reject that change. By looking through the entire manuscript and each suggestion, you can ensure that your book retains the voice and style you wanted, while correcting any errors our editor has found.

Will I be able to talk with my editor?

Confidentiality is essential for an atmosphere of professional honesty. Just as we protect our authors’ privacy by prohibiting our editors from disclosing information from any editing done, we likewise do not disclose our editors’ identities. Maintaining this confidential relationship allows our editors to provide straightforward, honest feedback. Our contract with our editors requires us to keep their identities private, so we can’t allow an author to personally speak with his editor. If you have brief, specific questions regarding your editing, you can call the editorial department at 0800 1974150.

What’s so important about editorial quality?

Higher editorial quality can give you more credibility as an author, while a book that is filled with errors can hurt an author’s reputation. No matter how you publish your book, you’ve made a promise to your readers that it contains all the elements expected in a professionally published work.