By Anthony Thomas


Something differentiates thrillers from great books. This transformation happens when the manuscript is placed on the hands of professional book editors Maryland. Every writer should know that the choice of an author will either make or break your career. This calls for deeper consideration when hiring editing services.

All writers begin from a point of skepticism when the manuscript is complete. One is uncertain that the manuscript will not be accepted or the comments given will be negative. The negative comments given by an editor could kill your dream of ever being a writer. You could also be uncertain whether the script is fit for a third eye view. If you are the confident writer, you think that hiring an editor is a waste of time.

Editing gives your script an opportunity to be viewed by an independent eye. It is more than paying an English degree holder to make negative comments about your work. You will be surprised that the most learned English professors also hire editors for their work. The reality is that you give an expert who knows the journey that transforms an idea into a script and eventually a book that can sell the opportunity to polish your own. At best, you should look at the editor as a coach out to polish your skills.

Begin by being the editor. Do not assume that the editor will be doing all the heavy lifting. This is likely to leave your manuscript with distorted ideas and misinformation. Your focus should be on capturing the main story as opposed to the editor who could be looking for grammatical errors. This story must be told in the least number of words possible.

Editors come in different shades, all of whom need to look at your book. The manuscript critic focuses on your story and the big picture. Interest is on pacing, plot, point of view, people and perspective. He ushers in the comprehensive editor whose interest is wordiness of your writing, the rhythm, transitions and language.

It is mandatory for all books to go through the copy editor. His thorough approach to editor has seen him being referred to as Sentence Level Editor. The editor is interested in your grammar, typos, syntax, spelling mistakes and consistency. The copy editor is also responsible for identifying areas that may raise legal issues. This editor can take a huge chunk off your work. You should therefore be prepared for this.

Communicating with the editor creates a mutual partnership that is important for production of a captivating book. Editing must feel involving, empowering and deep cutting, all at once. Ask questions on why certain actions are taken. Give room to the editor to complete your work. Inquiries should be made when the editing is still fresh because of memory.

An editor is an experienced professional who gives your script an independent look and aligns it to the demands in the market. This is what will help you produce a captivating thriller. The corrections made should not be taken personally because they are professional. Use them to better your skills and become the winning author you have always wanted to be.




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