Book Editing Services for Indie Authors

Professional book editing services, including proofreading, copyediting, developmental editing, substantive editing, manuscript formatting, and more. 

 

Proofreading

Book proofreading is the final quality-control stage of the editorial process. Emerging Ink Solutions checks your manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, and other mechanical issues before publication. 

Copyediting

​This service provides an overall insight into your work and includes commentary on plot and character development, consistency, citations, and more. Your editor will offer suggestions and advice on content, structure, and style. Basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation proofreading is included. 

Developmental Editing

​Sometimes clients have finished their book but know for certain that it needs help. This is where Emerging Ink Solutions comes in. Need assistance further warping a character's personality? Do you have the knowledge for your non-fiction historical account but need guidance in locating and utilizing citations? Need help deepening the plot of your YA novel? Is your self-help book lacking structure? Developmental editing services can help. 

Substantive Editing

​Is English your second language? Perhaps you've spoken it most your life but just aren't great at narration, word choice, or paragraph structure. Substantive Editing focuses on content, organization, and presentation of the text as a whole. Allow Emerging Ink Solutions to shape your manuscript and give it purpose! 

 

Formatting

Emerging Ink Solutions provides the following basic formatting services for all manuscripts. These include: 

​Margins
Fonts 
Gutters
Page Numbers
​Table of Contents
​Chapter Titles & Subtitles
Headers/Footers
Widows/Orphans

Advanced Formatting Additions*
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​Style Implementation (APA/Chicago)
Citations
Bibliography
Index

Format adjustments on manuscripts made by Emerging Ink Solutions are based on the commonly-accepted, industry-standard rules of formatting for books. Because publishers have certain in-house formatting requirements for manuscripts dependent upon preference, some adjustments might not be applicable. The editor will be in constant contact with the client. 

Non-fiction authors: If your book includes extensive footnotes/endnotes, citations, a bibliography, or an index, you will be quoted additional fees for advanced formatting assistance. 

 

Book Cover Design

Looking to self-publish via a digital platform but don't have a cover? No worries! We've got you covered! 

Let us make your vision come alive. Whether you want your cover to be photorealistic, a quirky oil painting, or vector art - let us cater to your dreams. Use your specially-tailored book cover to self-publish across all digital platforms. 

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