Fine-Tune Your Manuscript With Our Editorial Services

We offer a complete range of editorial services for authors to help you refine your narrative, polish your storytelling, and get your manuscript ready for the spotlight.

Choose the editorial service that suits your needs best, or mix and match to enjoy some great savings on our packages.

Developmental Editing

Manuscript Critique

Line Editing

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Book Formatting

Developmental Editing

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Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, including structure, pacing, character development, and overall flow. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an editor to strengthen your plot, improve character arcs, and ensure that your writing flows smoothly from beginning to end.

In-depth analysis of plot and structure

Character development and consistency checks

Pacing and flow recommendations

Suggestions for enhancing themes and messages

The developmental editing process typically takes between 4 to 8 weeks, but the timeline can be flexible. If you need a bit more time to make revisions or want to dive deeper into specific areas, that’s totally up to you. Your pace will guide the process.

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Manuscript Critique

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A manuscript critique gives you valuable insights that can strengthen your story. At Wandering Worlds, we call it "Editorial Report." It’s an in-depth look at elements like plot development, character arcs, pacing, and overall structure.

Detailed feedback on plot and structure

Insights into character development and motivations

Suggestions for improving pacing and flow

Overall assessment of readability and engagement

Depending on the length of your manuscript, you can expect our Editorial Report within 1 to 4 weeks. You'll receive a PDF document with constructive feedback highlighting your strengths and suggesting areas for improvement.

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Line Editing

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Line editing is all about refining your manuscript at the sentence level. We look at word choice, sentence structure, and overall readability, helping to improve your writing while keeping it true to your style.

Adjustments in sentence structure and rhythm

Clarifications for better understanding

Attention to tone and voice consistency

Recommendations for more impactful word choices

The line editing process can take anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks. The length of your manuscript will influence the timeline —longer works naturally require more time. If you’re looking to go through multiple rounds or drafts, keep in mind it'll extend the overall process a bit.

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Copy Editing

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Proofreading is the final step in getting your manuscript ready for publication. We'll comb through your work to catch those last-minute errors and ensure everything is polished to perfection.

Corrections for punctuation and formatting inconsistencies

Thorough checks for spelling and grammar errors

Final review of layout and presentation

Suggestions for any last-minute tweaks

Proofreading is done once and typically takes between 1 and 2 weeks, depending on the length of your manuscript.

A manuscript critique is designed to give you insights that can help you strengthen your story and make it even more engaging for readers. It's an in-depth analysis of your manuscript, focusing on elements like plot development, character arcs, pacing, and overall structure.

Detailed feedback on plot and structure

Insights into character development and motivations

Suggestions for improving pacing and flow

Overall assessment of readability and engagement

The critique process takes about 3 to 5 weeks, depending on the length of your manuscript. You’ll receive a comprehensive report with our observations and suggestions, giving you a clear roadmap for revisions.

Book Proofreading

Book Formatting

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Book formatting is essential for making your manuscript look professional and ready for publication. We take your final draft and prepare it for both print and digital formats, ensuring that it meets industry standards.

Formatting for print and eBook versions

Consistent font styles and sizes

Proper margin and spacing adjustments

Creation of a table of contents and chapter headings

The formatting process typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the complexity of your manuscript. We include two rounds of revisions.

Book Proofreading

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