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Book Editing and Author Services

We guide you on the path to publication, making the process clearer and more manageable with our expert assistance.

Step-by-Step Editing and Publishing Roadmap

Writers often feel overwhelmed when they reach the completion of their first draft and wonder what steps to take next. At Bookmark Editors, we understand this sentiment all too well. To help you envisage the journey ahead, we’ve created a roadmap to give you an insight into our editing and publishing process. It’s worth noting that the purpose of the roadmap is not for manuscripts to pass through all the stages; rather, it’s to showcase all the possible steps. At the evaluation stage, we’ll pinpoint which specific services will benefit your manuscript. We take great pride in making sure that your journey towards publication is a rewarding experience. And whilst the path your manuscript will travel is yet to reveal itself, the destination is clear: together, we’ll ensure that the best version of your beloved manuscript finds its way into the hands—and hearts—of your readers.

Bookmark Editors: Contact and Introductions

Sample Evaluation and Quoting

Manuscript Evaluation and Critique

Writing Mentorship and Writing Craft Advice

Historian | Area Expert Assistance

Developmental Editing

Line Editing

Copy Editing

Self-Published

Beta Reading

Cover Design

Typesetting

Proofreading After Typesetting

Book Proof Quality Checks

Printing

E-book Services

Website and Social Media Services

Marketing

Sales and Distribution

Published Book

Traditional

Beta Reading

Pitching Packages

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Letter of Recommendation

Published Book

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Take a look at our answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have specific questions that we have not addressed, please contact us.

FAQ

No writer’s path is the same. When you embark on your journey with Bookmark Editors, the starting point will be determined by the specific requirements of your manuscript. To assess these needs, we conduct a manuscript evaluation to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your work, allowing us to recommend the most appropriate services to enhance and refine your manuscript.

We love working with first-time writers and equally value collaborating with seasoned authors. If you’re an experienced author looking to work with a trusted editor, we can provide the necessary support to help you achieve your goals. Whether it’s addressing specific areas that require refinement or navigating the ever-changing landscape of the publishing industry, we look forward to working with you. Study our roadmap if you’re looking for professional editorial support, and browse the frequently asked questions for more information.
 

Contact us and tell us about your manuscript and your dreams. We’re here to help.

Our Services

We’re here to make your journey to publication smoother. In addition to our flagship editorial services, we are delighted to provide a one-stop-shop approach. Third-party services are delivered by trusted professionals whose expertise we can confidently endorse. We provide the following services:

A Spotlight on Our Beta Reading Services

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What are they?
The feedback of beta readers plays a central role in the pre-publication process of a manuscript. The approval of your close friends is not enough to ensure that your book is well-received. Our beta readers are not afraid to provide honest feedback to bring a fresh perspective to your manuscript. Upon booking, we match your manuscript with beta readers that correspond to the profile of your ideal readers: fans of the genre, potential readers, or experts in the field.

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When?
You may wish to send your manuscript to beta readers before investing further time and money in your story. Positive feedback from beta readers can boost your confidence as a writer and validate that you’re on the right track. Alternatively, send your manuscript for beta reading before finalising the draft for print. Beta readers can provide insights into how your target audience might receive your book at a stage when changes can still be made.

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Why Us?
Recruiting the help of our beta readers is more advantageous than finding random beta readers online because you can rest assured that our readers are not only representative of your generic target audience but, specifically, readers from the local market. Following the reading, we’ll provide you with an in-depth report.

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Sensitivity Readers
Our beta readers will also serve as your sensitivity readers. Sensitivity readers review a manuscript with a specific focus on identifying and providing feedback on potential issues related to representation, cultural accuracy, and sensitive content. They help ensure that a work of fiction or non-fiction is respectful, accurate, and culturally sensitive, particularly when it involves characters or themes from marginalised or underrepresented communities. Having a diverse group of beta readers helps you gather feedback from various cultural, social, and demographic perspectives. This can help ensure that your book is inclusive and resonates with a wider audience.

Balancing different readers’ perspectives can give you a well-rounded view of your manuscript’s potential reception while you're still in time to make changes.
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