Professional Book Editing Services

Expert Book Editing Perfects Your Writing—YOU Take the Credit!

You’ve built your business on great ideas. You’ve done the tough research. You’ve learned how to explain the nuances of your subject. You’ve honed your message to a fine point.

Now the world wants what you know. People are eager to learn what you have to teach.

Once you put it out there, your book represents you, your innovations, and your business. It builds your credibility and expertise. More than that, it helps you transform readers into clients while building your brand, visibility, and reputation.

Most important of all, your book can provide the cornerstone for making a difference in the lives of those you touch.

Yet for your manuscript to support these goals “big time,” it needs to have the magic touch only expert editing can provide.

That’s what you’ll achieve when you tap into the editing expertise of Barbara McNichol Editorial (BME).

Take your writing from good to excellent.

In the process of editing your work, BME will:

Add artistry and persuasion, clarity and consistency to your writing

Revise phrases to improve the expression of your ideas

Suggest strong, on-purpose chapter titles and subheads

Get rid of jargon, wordiness, redundancy, repetition

Format your manuscript so it’s ready for the design phase

Correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and a lot more

Choose book editing services that add polish, power, and professionalism to your writing.

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6 Kinds of Projects for Precision Editing

3 Expert Editing Packages that Make Your Writing Life Easier

The Ultimate Editorial Package – where it all comes together

6 Kinds of Projects for Precision Editing

You’ve done your research and written a quality piece, yet you know it’s not quite “ripe and ready” for publication. You’ve also reached the point of not being able to “see” your own writing in a fresh way.

What’s the solution? Turn over your masterpiece to an accomplished editor who will:

Add power to how your writing expresses your concepts

Provide accuracy and artistry, clarity and consistency

Help you project a professionalism that builds your reputation

What does your project need at this time? Choose from these 6 editing options.

1. Book Chapter or Article
   
   More than making you sound and look good in print, professional editing ensures your piece accomplishes its purpose. With polishing from a pro, you’ll see your ideas morph into a meaningful experience for your readers. Editing a sample chapter is a great way to see how this type of editing can add value to your whole book.
   
   To make your words come alive, BME will:
    

   Thoroughly edit a book chapter or article you’ve written

   Ensure it reads clearly and smoothly from a reader’s point of view

   Provide one additional review after your changes/additions
   
   Your investment: $200 for editing up to 2,000 words
    

2. Book and/or Speaker One-sheet
   
   Your book, presentations, and business deserve attention-getting marketing treatment that impresses buyers. Yet you might face difficulties putting across your best attributes on a single page that “sells” your book concept.
   
   You’ll benefit from having an expert writer/editor cull key selling points from your content and convey them in the best light to suit your market.
   
   BME will:

Craft a sharp sales piece that markets your book and/or programs

Adapt it for printed and/or electronic outreach

Provide initial writing plus two revisions after your changes/additions

Your investment: $300 (1-sided) – $600 (2-sided)

3. Your Best Bio
   
   Writing your best bio starts with reading lots of great examples featured in this excellent book Bye Bye Boring Bio by Nancy Juetten (edited by Barbara McNichol).
   
   This how-to book “kicks your boring bio to the curb” so you can attract sales, clients, speaking engagements, and media attention. It’s perfect for speakers, infopreneurs, and authors who want to get seen, celebrated, and compensated for their expert status.
   
   Once you’ve worked through its templates and composed your bio, you’ll want it professionally edited and tailored to various lengths—short, medium, long. That way, you’re “rock-star ready” (as Nancy says) when fame knocks on your door.
   
   After you draft your bio your using Bye Bye Boring Bio's templates (a $47.00 investment), BME will:

Provide sharp editing of the bio you compose

Adapt your best bio to 3 different lengths for various purposes

Your investment: $150 for editing your bio in 3 versions

4. Book Proposal
   
   Are you focused on turning your book proposal into a plan for your self-published book? Or do you want a “sell” document that attracts the right agent and publisher? Either way, you need a solid book proposal that powerfully communicates your ideas and strategies.
   
   You simply can’t skip this phase—especially if you want to attract attention from the big players in publishing. Working with a professional editor ensures your proposal reads well and reflects your purpose with structure and clarity.
   
   To achieve that, BME will:

Provide a template structure for your proposal (Overview, About the Author, Marketing/Publicity, Competitive Books, Chapter Summaries)

Edit all elements you’ve written to produce a powerful, marketing-focused book proposal

Polish your Book Proposal until it’s ready to send to agents/publishers

Edit Sample Chapters to include in your Book Proposal

Your investment: $600 for editing a book proposal up to 6,000 words; $200 for each sample chapter up to 2,000 words

5. Book Synopsis and/or Query Letter
   
   How do you connect with acquisition editors well before your Book Proposal or manuscript has been finalized? You compose a sizzling synopsis and/or query letter to convince literary agents and publishers to take on your masterpiece.
   
   Yes, it’s true. A well-written query letter opens the door to busy decision-makers. Its job? To make the case for your concept so enticing that the agent/editor asks for more.
   
   This selling opportunity could either work its charm—or fall flat. Creating a strong, on-target piece makes all the difference.
   
   To achieve that, BME will:

Craft an attention-grabbing book synopsis and/or cover/query letter for agents/publishers

Provide initial draft and one revision after your changes/additions

Note: This service only applies to book proposals and/or manuscripts BME has edited.
 
Your investment: $400

6. Foreword/Testimonials
   
   Think about what you do when you select books to buy. Reviewing well-written forewords and testimonials certainly influences your decision. Consistently, authors attract buyers and followers based on the reputations of those who endorse them.
   
   But what if key people you want to endorse your book don’t have time to craft a foreword or write down their thoughts for a testimonial? You’ll increase your chances of getting a “yes” by having BME do the legwork. Added advantage: You’ll make sure everything in your book is well crafted, including what others say about you!
   
   To streamline this task, BME will:

Write the Foreword and/or testimonials based on interviews and/or initial drafts

Do one revision after receiving feedback from the person interviewed

Note: This service only applies to manuscripts BME has edited.

Your investment: Will be set based on what’s required

“I did not realize how much I needed your help. It was actually intimidating to see the magic you were able to do with my draft copy. This work for a national magazine article put me in a good light.”
– Bill Johnson, CSP, professional speaker

More testimonials . . .

Call 520-615-7910 to discuss which writing projects need an expert editor’s touch today.

3 Expert Editing Packages that Make Your Writing Life Easier

You know from being an astute consumer that when services are bundled, you save—not only money but time.

In the case of editorial services, you’ll save all the “get to know you and your project” costs from multiple vendors and gain a consistent voice for your work. That’s why BME offers three Expert Editing Packages.

These packages are designed to bring together key components that will move your authorship forward. Take a look and see which ones suit your needs right now.

1. Book Submission Package
   
   Before you finish writing your manuscript, perhaps you first want to “sell” your concept to agents/publishers. This package sets you on the path toward meeting that goal.
   
   BME helps you put together a Book Proposal along with the supporting materials needed. This package includes:
    

   Book Synopsis/Query Letter

   Book Proposal up to 7500 words

   Your Best Bio presented in 3 lengths

   Sample Chapters up to 2500 words each
   
   Your investment: $1200 and up

   Call 520-615-7910 to discuss your Proposal.

2. Structural/Strategic Manuscript Review Package
   
   You’ve done your best to build a solid outline and spent weeks molding your ideas into chapters. Problem is, you’re so close to your material, you can’t tell if your manuscript has hit its intended mark. That’s when it’s wise to request this “big picture” review package.
   
   BME will read your manuscript, analyze its outline and content, and assess how well the chapters you’ve written meet your objectives (as you state in your Quick-Start Planner).
   
   You’ll receive this Manuscript Review in the form of a report filled with suggestions. This report will instruct you to make structural/strategic changes before your book is deemed ready for the Content/Copyediting phase.
   
   The benefit to you? Taking this step will streamline (and shorten) the Content/Copy Editing that follows. More important, it ensures the creation of an even stronger manuscript—the essence of BME’s signature service.
   
   This Manuscript Review package includes:
    

   Your Manuscript Review Report filled with suggestions for changes you’d make in structure and substance that will take your manuscript to the next level

   3-Page Sample Edit and BME Editing Plan for the Complete Content/Copy Editing phase

   Word Trippers ebook, a word choice resource for choosing the perfect word when it really matters
   
   Your investment: $1,500 for a 50,000-word manuscript (prorated based on word count)

   Eager (not anxious) to start? Complete this Quick-Start Planner now.
    

3. Complete Content/Copy Editing Package
   
   Congratulations. You’ve researched and drafted your concepts. You’ve pulled them together into a manuscript that will make waves for you, your business, and your target market. Your book is destined to become the cornerstone of your business—what drives your reputation and credibility in the world you influence.
   
   Your manuscript is ready for this comprehensive editing phase after you have:
    

   Finalized the number and sequencing of your chapters

   Included all elements required to meet your stated objectives

   Re-evaluated all content for its value to the whole manuscript

As a result of this extensive edit, you'll have a professionally polished and formatted book in a word processing document that's ready for the design and production phase.

This Complete Content/Copy Editing Package delivers conscientious editing that polishes your writing until it shines. It includes:

Initial edit with corrections, questions, suggestions

Second review to incorporate all of your changes/additions

Final proofread to catch lingering language and format glitches

Your investment: BME provides a FREE 3-Page Sample Edit of your manuscript and an Editing Plan with a custom fee.

Quick-Start Planner gets the process rolling; FREE 3-Page Sample Edit gives you before/after edits so you can preview the results.

“Barbara, you certainly made my life easier with your expert editing. I have always known that ‘it takes a village’ to do anything worthwhile, and I stand on some very fine shoulders, yours included!”
– Amy Showalter, The Underdog Edge: How Ordinary People Change the Minds of the Powerful . . . and Live to Tell About It

The Ultimate Editorial Package

Wouldn’t writing a book be much easier if you could get both excellent service and stellar results from one source?

Hurrah! Your “shopping around” days are over. Instead of spending valuable time searching, you can feel both confident and productive having BME on your team for multiple projects.

Consider BME’s comprehensive package to be your definitive ticket to excellence in advancing your writing, your book, and your influence.

The 6 Kinds of Projects for Precision Editing and 3 Expert Editing Packages come together in this Ultimate Editorial Package that includes:

Book Proposal

2-3 Sample Chapters

Book Synopsis and/or Query Letter

Your Best Bio

Structural/Strategic Manuscript Review

Complete Content/Copy Editing

Foreword/Testimonials

Book and/or Speaker One-sheet

Your investment: Let’s create a plan that suits your priorities and meets your authorship goals.

Call 520-615-7910 to explore the right book editing services for you—right now!

“Barbara McNichol was thorough, professional and insightful in editing The Prostate Storm. I particularly appreciated her sensitivity for my writing style rather than imposing her own preferences. She helped me fix rough chapters and fine-tune others into a publishable work. I highly recommend Barbara to authors seeking a first-rate editor.”
- Steve Vogel, The Prostate Storm: A Journey Through Prostate Cancer used immediately in marketing.

 

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