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What We Do
Our Book-Editing Options Include
Book-Planning
Bestseller Targeting
Direct Submissions to Publishers
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“Updike Associates and their team provided excellent editorial services. our firm offers a diverse pool of editors to choose from, which enabled me to hone the type of service I was looking for. Each editor was concise and insightful, giving me constructive notes that really allowed me to take my work to the next level. I felt that they were in for the long haul…”
“Working with Updike Associates is a great experience. Having worked together on multiple books over the years, they’ve proven themselves to be reliable, responsive, and talented. Their team of bestselling authors is a great resource for us and I definitely recommend their services to any author or publisher looking for top-quality writing services with a well-managed process.”
“Thanks to the tireless support of Updike Associates, especially Eric Spitznagel, who helped us piece together this jigsaw puzzle of interviews. Your prose is as beautiful as your soul.”
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Our Book Editing Methodology
Our typical book-editing process is outlined below. However, because each author's situation is unique, we will tailor our approach to meet your specific needs and publishing objectives.
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Call or email for a consultation
Mark Weinstein, our Editorial Director and former Big-5 acquisitions editor, can help you with your book and publishing goals.
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Initial Manuscript Evaluation
Our editorial team will conduct a cursory review of your manuscript (at no cost), provide general editorial feedback, and recommend a service to help you reach your publishing goals.
03
Price Estimate
To provide budget flexibility, we will offer multiple service options and payment plans.
04
Analysis of Critical Review
Your editor will go over the material, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and make detailed and actionable editorial suggestions to improve the quality and consistency.
05
Editing Lines
The editor will go over your text line by line to correct mistakes, improve the mechanics of your writing, and improve the standard and efficiency.
06
Phone Call & Editorial Letter
The editor would then send you an editorial letter with evaluative feedback and supplemental suggestions for improving your manuscript and meeting your publication goals. On a Zoom or phone call, the editor will then discuss their analysis with you and answer any questions you may have.
07
Strategy for Publishing and Navigation.
We'll assist you in determining the best publication path for you and guiding you through the process, which may include contacting agents or publishers or trying to connect you with an adequate non-traditional publishing solution.
FAQ
What’s the Difference Between Proofreading and Heavy Editing?
Different levels of editing are like differently sized sieves; they are each designed to catch various problems, ranging from minor errors to major content issues.
• Copy Editing and Proofreading
This is the most basic form of editing and addresses only typos and
objective grammatical errors. Only well-written manuscripts are ready for
proofreading.
• Heavy editing
For more in-depth review and revisions, heavy editing includes proofreading
for grammar, as well as extensive revisions to improve diction, syntax,
sentence structure, flow, style, tone, and transitions. Most manuscripts
require heavy editing, though we can adjust our editing and pricing
according to your manuscript’s condition.
• Critical review and analysis
This service provides you with feedback and the opportunity to discuss your
material with a writing expert. The editor will review and comment on your
content and consult with you on how to best proceed with revisions and
improvements.
• Developmental editing
If you are looking for input on the creation of your content itself,
developmental editing is a form of collaboration between author and editor
in which the editor coaches the author through planning, writing, and
revising their manuscript. Developmental editing addresses larger issues,
such as the overarching themes and intention of the book, and includes
broader suggestions and revisions to the structure, narrative, character
development, voice, style, and pacing. It does not fully address spelling
and grammar issues, as this is done significantly later in the process. Many
first-time authors utilize a developmental editor to assist them throughout
the writing process.
• Rewriting or ghostwriting
Sometimes authors require help that goes beyond the scope of editing. In
these cases, we offer options for rewriting or paraphrasing existing
content, or ghostwriting original content. Our ghostwriting services can be
utilized to develop an entire manuscript, or to add content and depth to an
existing manuscript.
How Can I Determine Which Level of Service I Need?
The level of service that you need depends on the strength and clarity of your content and the stage of development that it is in.
If you have a well-written manuscript that just requires final polishing, proofreading is likely the best option for you.
Heavy editing is best for manuscripts that are early drafts, or those that were written quickly or by an inexperienced writer.
If you are looking for feedback on the development of your material, critical review and analysis will provide you with in-depth input to help guide you in the writing process.
For more collaborative consultation, developmental editing services will give you dedicated support as you develop your ideas—or your manuscript-in-progress—into a coherent, comprehensible book.
If you need more extensive support with your content, we also offer rewriting and ghostwriting services to build off of existing material or generate new content.
Feel free to send us a sample of your work, and we’ll give you our professional opinion on what level of service will benefit your writing the most.
Will My Editor Implement the Revisions, or Will I Have to Do That Myself?
We’re happy to implement the edits for you as well as make suggestions for further improvement—it’s all up to you. Typically, we make all grammar corrections for you and track the edits so that you can easily identify every change we made to your book.
I’ve Written a Book Before, But It Wasn’t Successful. What Can You Do to Help Me Succeed?
Writing is just like any other skill or art form; practice, feedback, and refinement are the means to improving your abilities. Every writer needs an editor, and even the most brilliant ideas can benefit from a collaborator or two. We can work with you on material that you’ve already created to give detailed, insightful feedback and suggestions on how to take your craft to the next level. We can also build off of the ideas that you’ve already generated and ghostwrite new material for you.
Our services are perfectly suited for writers who are looking to improve their work. Our professional staff is ready to give you the tools, motivation, and reflection that you need to succeed.
Once the Editing Process Is Complete, Can You Help with Publishing and Marketing?
We know that the publishing industry can be daunting, especially for first-time authors, so we offer consultation and comprehensive support for traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing outlets. Most of our all-inclusive ghostwriting packages include an original and customized query letter or book proposal free of charge. This invaluable marketing tool will be used to promote your book to literary agents and publishers. Not sure how to find a reputable literary agent? We’ve got you covered—we’ll provide you with a list of genre-appropriate agents to whom you can send your query letter or proposal!