Book Editing
with Palmetto
Editing isn’t just for amateurs. Professional authors have their books edited several times before publication, including bestsellers like Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and Malcolm Gladwell.
Elevate your book with Palmetto’s comprehensive book editing services. Our experienced editors proofread and edit your manuscript, carefully reviewing its structure, tone, and textual flow to ensure a polished outcome. With a keen eye for detail, they also thoroughly check for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, resulting in a professional, high-quality manuscript ready to be printed. Learn more about all of our professional editing services below!
Professional Editing Services
Copy Editing
$380 for up to 10k words, then $.038 per word
- Sentence-level edits to improve clarity
- Technical edit highlighting grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Line Editing
$460 for up to 10k words, then $.046 per word
- Stylistic editing looking at high-level structural, organizational, and content concerns
- Suggestions for improving tone and organization
- A look at spelling, grammar, and punctuation but not a complete focus
Developmental Editing
$900 for up to 10k words, then $.09 per word
- Manuscript assessment on plot, structure, and point of view
- Commentary on characterization and character arcs
- A look at recurring themes
- Receive actionable advice on how to tighten the language and focus on the message for the intended audience. This may be beneficial if you want to increase or reduce the word count.
Not Ready for Editing Yet? Try Our Book Coaching Programs
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Best for authors who…
- Are still writing their manuscript
- Feel stuck and need accountability or direction
- Have a book idea but don’t know the best way to begin
- Are unsure about structure, pacing, or organization
- Want guidance before investing in full editing
Why Palmetto Publishing?
We know you’ve put a lot of time and effort into writing your book, so we want to help you publish a book you’re proud of. Here’s why you should work with us for your book editing needs.
Professional and highly experienced book editors
Our book editors are experienced professionals with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of various writing styles. They can provide valuable feedback to improve your book’s quality.
Tailored book editing services
We know all authors are different. That’s why we provide several book editing options and can tailor them to your needs.
Palmetto Publishing’s Book Editing Process
Work with your publishing consultant to determine which type of book editing to include in your publishing package.
Submit your manuscript to your project manager for your first round of editing.
Your editor will complete edits directly in Microsoft Word and will provide an editorial letter. This letter will offer insights into edits that aren’t line specific, such as why they made certain edits and examples of trends in the writing.
After each round of editing, you’ll receive a proof to review on your own time. Here, you can accept or decline each suggested edit.
For manuscripts with higher word counts, the potential for errors increases. After completing the first round of edits, your editor may recommend a second round to polish the manuscript further.
FAQ
Why does your book need editing?
Professional book editing is an essential step in publishing a manuscript because it can drastically improve your book’s quality. Editing services involve refining language, fixing grammatical errors, and ensuring a consistent writing style, which leads to a more professional book. For fiction, editing can help with plot structure, development, and pacing while finding plot holes or inconsistencies. Book editing services enhance the readability and overall quality of your book.
What kind of books do we edit?
Palmetto Publishing can edit all genres of books, including:
How long is our book editing process?
The timeline for fully editing a book depends on factors such as word count, the number of editing rounds included in the package, and the time it takes for authors to review the edits. Authors review edits at their own pace, and we want to make sure every author takes the time they need to assess the edits fully. The length of the book editing process also relies heavily on the author’s responsiveness.
Each round of Copy and Line editing takes a minimum of seven days and can increase by approximately two days per 10,000 words in the manuscript. Developmental editing is a minimum of 10 business days, with two extra days for every 10,000 words. We deliver all edits via Microsoft Track Changes.
What if my manuscript isn’t finished yet?
If you feel like you want editing services for your unfinished manuscript, consider book coaching with Palmetto Publishing.
Our Writing Coach programs are designed for fiction and nonfiction authors who are still drafting and want professional guidance. Rather than marking up a completed manuscript, a writing coach works with you one-on-one during the writing process — helping you refine your structure, strengthen your ideas, and stay accountable as you move toward completion. Once your manuscript is finished, you can confidently transition into developmental, line, or copy editing knowing your foundation is strong.
Authors Love Our Work
See what our customers are saying about our professional Book Editing services!
Jasper Mills
I am so pleased with Palmetto. I felt like I was working with right people, the moment I got off the consultation call. My project manager Erin M. was excellent! Answered my questions quickly and kept the project moving forward. The design team that put the cover together, did an outstanding job. But the editors…
