Do I need editing or ghostwriting?
If the manuscript exists and mainly needs structure and polish, start with editing. If large sections are still unwritten or the voice is not there yet, start with ghostwriting.
Ebook editing services for drafts that need a professional pass.
Already have a manuscript? Developmental, line and copy editing, and a final proofread — so the book is clear before cover and KDP files.
Quick answer
Ebook editing is a professional pass on a manuscript you already have. Developmental work fixes structure; line and copy editing fix readability and consistency; proofreading catches last errors before files go to design. If large chapters are still missing, start with ghostwriting instead.
Which type of editing do you need?
Name the problem in the manuscript first. The pass follows from that — not from a generic “editing” line item.
| Your manuscript problem | Editing needed |
|---|---|
| Chapters do not flow, or the argument jumps | Developmental editing |
| The writing feels awkward or unlike your voice | Line editing |
| Grammar, names, and facts are inconsistent | Copyediting |
| The draft is stable and you need a last typo check | Proofreading |
What editing covers
We match the edit to the draft you have — not a one-size pass labeled “editing.”
| Editing type | Focus | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental | Structure, argument, pacing, chapter order | The book is not working as a whole yet |
| Line editing | Voice, clarity, and readability | The structure holds; sentences do not |
| Copyediting | Grammar, consistency, and usage | The draft is stable and needs a clean pass |
| Proofreading | Final typos and layout slips | After design, before you upload files |
What you receive
You receive an edited manuscript and clear notes on what changed. Revision rounds are quoted per manuscript length and edit depth — we confirm rounds in writing before work starts rather than inventing a blanket “unlimited” promise on this page.
- Edited manuscript file
- Editorial notes on structure or line issues, matching the pass you bought
- A short summary of remaining risks (facts, repetition, chapters that still need author input)
- Optional follow-on: cover, formatting, and KDP files if you ask for them in the quote
Editing workflow and turnaround
We start with a sample pages review so the quote matches the draft, not a guess. Then the agreed pass, your questions, and a revision round named in the quote.
Typical turnaround tracks length and depth: a copyedit on a short guide can land in about a week; a developmental pass on a full-length manuscript needs a dated schedule, not a same-week promise.
- Sample pages and a written scope
- The editorial pass you bought
- Author questions on flagged sections
- Named revision round
Illustrative line edit
This is a teaching sample — not a client manuscript. It shows the difference between a first-draft sentence and a line-edited one.
The thing is that there are a lot of leaders who don’t really know how to talk to their teams and this causes many problems in the company over time.
Many first-time managers inherit a team they have never briefed clearly. The cost shows up later: missed handoffs, quiet resentment, and meetings that decide nothing.
Editor’s note. Cut the throat-clearing (“the thing is that there are a lot of”). Named the actual job (briefing a team), then showed cost in concrete scenes instead of “many problems.”
What drives an editing quote
Length, how finished the draft is, and which pass you need. A developmental edit on an uneven 50,000-word memoir is a different product from a proofread on a stable 12,000-word guide.
- Word count and genre
- Developmental vs line vs copy vs proof
- How much of the argument still moves around
- Whether cover and KDP files are in the same quote
When editing is not enough
If whole chapters are missing, the voice is not there yet, or the author still needs interviews captured, a polish cannot manufacture the book. We will say so and point you to ghostwriting rather than selling an edit that leaves you with the same gap.
Who this is for
Authors who drafted the book themselves and want a studio edit before publishing. Ghostwriting clients who want an extra editorial layer beyond the rounds in a writing package. Anyone who knows the manuscript is “almost there” but not retailer-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can editing include a cover and KDP files?
Yes — say what you need on the contact form. Cover design and KDP setup can be scoped with editing or as a follow-on.