FICTION EDITING ESSENTIALS – Free Webinar

Fiction Editing Essentials – The Full Editing Journey

Crafting a captivating novel is only half the battle. This webinar empowers writers with the essential tools to navigate the editing process, transforming their drafts into polished gems. This session equips you with the knowledge to:

Master Self-Editing Techniques: Learn a proven system for identifying and eliminating common fiction pitfalls, from grammar gaffes to plot inconsistencies.

Know When and How to Go Pro: Discover when it’s time to bring in a professional editor and how to achieve that extra level of polish.

Discover What You Need: Explore the different levels of editing and when to implement the appropriate techniques

Demystify the Hiring Process: Gain valuable insights into finding the perfect editor who aligns with your voice and vision.

Work Effectively with Editors: Develop a smooth collaboration strategy to ensure a seamless and productive editing experience.

Pre-Submission Checklist: Uncover a list of final touches to ensure your manuscript is submission-ready and impresses agents or editors.

Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful fiction editing journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types of Documents Do You Edit?

First Editing is equipped to edit ANY type of document you can write! Over the past 10 years, we’ve perfected tens of thousands of manuscripts, books, ebooks, theses, dissertations, essays, letters, websites, articles, scripts, business proposals, poetry, and more! Let us transform your draft into a perfectly edited masterpiece! Click HERE for a FREE sample edit and price quote…

I’m in a Rush! How Quickly Can You Proofread & Edit My Writing?

Projects less than 50 pages are completed in just 2-3 business days. Longer documents (manuscripts, dissertations, etc.) require 7-10 business days depending on their length. If you order multiple documents totaling 50+ pages, they can all still be completed in the standard 3 day timeframe since each document may be assigned to a different editing team simultaneously. Additionally, 1-2 day rush services are also available. See our order form for more details.

Who Does the Editing?

Professional editors of successfully published books, journals, articles, and more are working around the clock to ensure your editing is letter-perfect and delivered according to your deadline. Each editor has a minimum of TEN years worth of professional writing & editing experience. Show us some of YOUR writing and we’ll send YOU a FREE editing sample!

What Guarantees Do You Offer?

First Editing is one of the very few online editing services that GUARANTEES client satisfaction! If there is ANYTHING about our work with which you are not 100% satisfied, we will correct it at no additional charge. First Editing is also the ONLY service of its kind to GUARANTEE on-time completion. We NEVER miss a deadline…EVER!! Read more about our Editing Satisfaction Guarantee.

How Much Will It Cost to Edit My Document?

Our basic rates vary from just 1 U.S. cent per word to just over 3 U.S. cents per word. Most basic copy editing that does not require rush delivery costs between $0.0097 and $0.013 USD per word (approximately one cent per word). Larger orders often cost even less. Factors influencing your total price are document type, length of manuscript, turnaround time required, & level of editing required. For a free, no-obligation price quote, CLICK HERE.