Professional Editing Packages for Every Stage of Your Manuscript

 Full Edit (Copy-Edit) 

• Point out inconsistencies and plot holes.
• Assist with sentence construction and word choice.
• Offer feedback on how to strengthen characterization.
• Show areas where the structure and the narrative can be improved.
• Point out tense shifts.
• Highlight point of view changes.
• Offer suggestions to increase scene setting and descriptions.
• Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Provide detailed feedback.
• Maintain author’s voice and style.
• Assist with backstory, foreshadowing, and exposition placement.

To better understand how these service can help you, send over a sample of your first 1000 words. It will be returned fully edited along with feedback and a quote within 24 hours - Free.

Don't forget to include any questions you would like answered about the piece.

 Structural Edit 

• How the story can be further developed.
• Plot and character inconsistencies.
• Strengthening characterisation.
• Is there a distinct narrative voice?
• Is tension being created and resolved?
• Pace and flow.
• The removal of clichés and repetition.
• Areas where scene setting and world building can be expanded. 
• Chapter by chapter feedback.

 Line Development 

• Correct inconsistencies and plot holes.
• Alter sentence structure and word choice where required.
• Strengthen characterization.
• Improve structure and the narrative flow.
• Correct tense shifts.
• Make point of view changes clear.
• Increase scene setting and descriptions.
• Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Provide detailed feedback.

Proofread 

Our proofreading services will help you catch any errors that might have slipped through the cracks. We'll review your manuscript with a keen eye, ensuring that there are no inconsistencies, typos, misspellings, or punctuation mistakes. While under review, the manuscript will also go through three grammar software programs.

Formatting 

Have you given up on trying to figure out how to remove and arrange page numbers, add drop caps, and get your pictures to stay where you they're meant to be? We can transform your A4 doc into a professionally presented paperback and eBook.

Free with most packages

Amazon Upload 

Are you a new writer who's unsure which boxes should and shouldn't be clicked during the upload process? With this service, we will complete the upload for you, while explaining each step so you won't need us for book two.

Free with most packages

Blurb/Synopsis 

The hardest part of indie-publishing is writing your blurb/synopsis. All Scott Editorial writers receive a free blurb/synopsis from their editor.

Free with all packages and edits

Marketing Plan 

Over the years, we have collected an array of tips, tricks, and ideas that think outside of the box. With this marketing plan you will know what to do and when. How to maximize visibility, and most of all, how to have some fun with the dreaded marketing process.

Free with all packages and edits

Video Calls & Brainstorming 

These video calls take editing to the next level. You can brainstorm ideas and get help with tricky scenes from your editor. Then, when your thoughts start moving towards publishing, you can video call with Amy Scott to discuss publishing options. This is your opportunity to get answers to all those questions you have about the industry you are stepping into. If you already have these answers, she will help you compile a marketing strategy.

Free with all packages and edits

Webpage 

This is a great little extra for all writers to keep the costs down. Hosting a website comes with ongoing monthly costs, money that could be better spent elsewhere. With your webpage, you can show readers who you are, tell them about upcoming releases, events, and promos, and most importantly, where to buy your books.

Only available to Scott Editorial writers.

Cover Design Support 

The size of your book will be determined by the page count. Once your book is fully formatted, we calculate your dimensions and send over a template for you to add in your amazing new cover.

Free with all packages and edits