Description
Editing Package
The Editing Package Plus provides three rounds of editing targeting both the content and technical elements of your manuscript.
The first two rounds of editing will focus on the holistic elements of your manuscript such as:
- Structure
- Plot flow
- Characterization
- Tone
For the third round of editing, a professional editor will provide a line edit that corrects typos and ensures consistency in:
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Spelling
Each round of editing will include an Editorial Letter from the editor explaining the suggested changes made in the manuscript.
The editors will use the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, the preferred style guide in the book publishing industry, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary in editing your manuscript. The editors will review your manuscript using the Microsoft Word Track Changes feature.
How It Works
Important: Please submit your completed manuscript, including all front and back matter.
You’ll work with the Writers Block Productions team, who will guide you through the editing process. Our team is a liaison between you and a professional editor, pairing your manuscript with an appropriate editor, and answering any questions you may have throughout the editing process. Here’s how the process works:
- Upload your manuscript in Microsoft Word or (PDF) through your account.
- For each round, complete a questionnaire for the editor noting any stylistic preferences and/or areas of focus within your manuscript.
- After each round of editing, use Microsoft Word to accept or reject individual track changes and choose whether to incorporate the editor’s suggestions into your final manuscript.
The information below shows the turnaround time for each round of editing.
| Manuscript Length | Turnaround Time* |
| Fewer than 10,000 words | 2 weeks |
| 10,000-75,000 words | 3 weeks |
| 75,001-115,000 words | 4 weeks |
| More than 115,000 words | Custom |
The timeline begins once your manuscript completes a file review and the questionnaire is approved.
An LCCN for Your Book
Libraries use the Library of Congress database, as well as other databases, to stay up-to-date on available titles. Make it easier for them to purchase your book by registering for a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)–a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns and uses for cataloging and other book processing activities.
Layout and Design
Appeal to your target reading audience with a uniquely designed interior that captures your book’s genre and tone. The Custom Interior service provides tailored options designed to create an enjoyable reading experience. You will work with book design experts to prepare your interior for publication.
Custom Book Cover
Collaborate with our professional design team to create an effective book cover showcasing your story’s unique elements. This comprehensive service includes a unique central image with complementary colors and typography.
Kindle and EBook Conversion
Want to see your book in digital form and reach millions of Kindle readers worldwide? The Kindle Conversion service does just that! All elements of your book will be available on any Kindle or alike reading device and on all Kindle or alike Apps.
Marketing Support
Marketing your book starts long before a reader turns the first page. Professionally crafted marketing materials not only establish a unique brand for your book but also help attract readers. With the Marketing Support service, we will work with you on six distinctive marketing mechanisms based on your book’s target audience.
