PREMIUM, YET AUTHOR-FRIENDLY

Professional Book Editing & Formatting Services

From first draft to edited, polished, and publish-ready.

We help authors improve their manuscripts, prepare their books for publication, and get the support they need at each stage. Send your manuscript and we’ll recommend the right service, quote, and timeline.

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30+ books and counting

We’ve served several satisfied clients, delivering over 30 books, including genres like:

  • Self-help
  • Personal development
  • Children’s books
  • Memoirs
  • Faith-based books
  • Workbooks
  • Grief journals
  • Study guides
  • Finance
  • Marketing strategy
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Educational guides
THE RIGHT EDIT, NOT JUST ANY EDIT

What kind of editing does your book need?

You don’t need to know the answer before you contact us. We review your manuscript first and recommend the level of editing that fits the book.

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Proofreading

For a manuscript that is already clear and almost ready.

We correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos, formatting issues, and small consistency errors.

Best for: Choose this when the writing and structure are already settled and you want a final professional check.

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Substantive Editing

For a manuscript that needs stronger writing, not just corrections.

We rework sentences and paragraphs where needed, improve voice and tone, strengthen transitions, and help pacing and readability.

Best for: Choose this when the message or story is there, but the writing feels repetitive, flat, unclear, stiff, or poorly paced.

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Substantive & Structural Editing

For a book that needs deeper work from chapter to chapter.

We improve the full-book flow, chapter order, gaps, repetition, pacing, and development of the argument or story. This includes the lower editing levels too.

Best for: Choose this when the book itself needs reorganising or developing, not only better sentences.

Help me choose the right edit

Your manuscript review is free.

A CLEARER, STRONGER MANUSCRIPT

What happens to your manuscript when we edit it?

The exact work depends on the service you need, but the goal is always the same: to return a manuscript that is clearer, stronger, and ready for the next stage.

  • We fix errors and inconsistencies.
  • We improve unclear or awkward writing where your editing level includes it.
  • We flag places where you need to decide, clarify, or add information.
  • For deeper edits, we improve chapter order, repetition, gaps, and how ideas or scenes develop.
  • We return a clean edited manuscript at the end.
REAL BOOKS. REAL AUTHORS.

Books we’ve helped bring to life

We’ve helped several authors move from working drafts to cleaner, stronger manuscripts and professionally prepared books. See selected books we’ve worked on.

SELECTED BOOKS · SWIPE OR SCROLL
E for Excellence by Temilade Salami — book cover
E for ExcellenceTemilade Salami
I Call You Blessed by Damilola Bankole — book cover
I Call You BlessedDamilola Bankole
Weight to Lose by Nissi Adelusi — book cover
Weight to LoseNissi Adelusi
Healing Beyond Survival by Esther Martins — book cover
Healing Beyond SurvivalEsther Martins
Before You Buy Your First IPO by Dr. Chinedu Divinefavour — book cover
Before You Buy Your First IPODr. Chinedu Divinefavour
The Eve of 30 by Oroma Orji — book cover
The Eve of 30Oroma Orji
Your book could be next.Start with a free manuscript review.

Your book should still sound like you

Every project we work on is unique. Our edits improve the manuscript; we don’t make authors sound the same.

We correct what is wrong, strengthen what is unclear, and explain bigger changes where they are needed. Where your writing already works, we retain it.

Open book pages viewed up close
NO GUESSING WHAT COMES NEXT

What happens after you send your manuscript?

You’ll know what is happening at every stage before the work begins.

  1. We receive your manuscript

    Send your manuscript, plus a few details about the book.

  2. We review it

    We look through the manuscript and determine the level of editing it needs.

  3. You receive your recommendation, quote & timeline

    We explain the service we recommend, what it will cost, and how long it should take.

  4. Editing begins

    Once the deposit is confirmed, your editor starts work on the manuscript.

  5. You review the edited manuscript

    You receive the edited copy, read through our changes and comments, and send your feedback.

  6. We finalise the manuscript

    Once the agreed project steps are complete, we prepare and release your clean final manuscript.

  7. Ready for formatting?

    If you want us to continue, we can prepare the approved manuscript for print and/or eBook publication.

BOOK DESIGN & FORMATTING, BY WRITERLIZE

Finished editing? We can format the book too.

We’ll provide a professional layout of the interior of your final manuscript, preparing your book for print, digital reading, or both.

eBook formatting

For authors who need a clean digital book.

  • Clean chapter and page styling
  • Clickable table of contents where supported
  • Final PDF and EPUB files

Enhanced book formatting

For books that need more visual styling.

  • Designed chapter openings
  • Special styling for selected content
  • Amazon KDP print-ready PDF and EPUB files

Interactive & illustrated formatting

For workbooks, journals, children’s books, or books with visual content.

  • Exercises, worksheets, and journal sections
  • Tables, diagrams, illustrations, or icons
  • Amazon KDP print-ready PDF and EPUB files

One consolidated round of layout revisions is included. Typical formatting turnaround is 10–15 business days, depending on scope.

Need the full package?

We can combine editing, interior formatting, and cover design so you don’t have to coordinate different providers for each stage.

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You’ve written your book—now what?

If your manuscript is written but you’re not sure what to do next, our publishing consultation gives you a clear path forward.

We’ll review where you are, talk through your publishing goals, and help you understand the next steps for editing, formatting, self-publishing, or preparing your book for release.

Plan my next steps
SCOPED TO YOUR MANUSCRIPT

Professional editing with author-friendly pricing

We know that every book project is different. That’s why our rates are author-friendly and based on the level of work your manuscript actually needs. See what determines pricing:

Your manuscript length

Longer books require more editing time. For books over 10,000 words, we calculate a standard editorial page as 250 words.

The level of editing

A final proofread costs less than a deep edit because the amount of work is different.

Any extra production work

Formatting, cover design, rush delivery, or complex visual work is quoted separately where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which editing service I need?

You don’t have to decide on your own. Send your manuscript for review and we’ll recommend the level of editing that fits it.

How long does book editing take?

Most projects are completed in about 10–15 business days, but longer books or deeper edits may take more time. Your timeline is confirmed before work begins.

Can you edit a short book?

Yes. Manuscripts under 10,000 words are priced as short projects rather than per page.

Can you work with a tight deadline?

Sometimes. Rush editing may be available for projects that need delivery within 5 days. Availability and the rush fee are confirmed after we review the manuscript.

What if I used AI to help write the manuscript?

We can still edit it. Manuscripts with substantial AI-generated or AI-assisted writing are reviewed under a separate editing rate because they often require more work for consistency, clarity, voice, and accuracy.

Do you also format books?

Yes. After editing, we can prepare your book for print, eBook, or both, including Amazon KDP-ready files where applicable.

Can you design the book cover too?

Yes. Cover design is available as a separate service or as part of selected formatting packages.

Do you keep manuscripts confidential?

Yes. We treat client manuscripts as confidential and can sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement where needed.

Is the manuscript review really free?

Yes. We review your manuscript first so we can recommend the right service and send you a clear quote and timeline.

LET’S START WITH YOUR MANUSCRIPT

Start with a free manuscript review.

A few details help us understand your book. Send your manuscript and we’ll recommend the right service, quote, and timeline.

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Ready to move your book forward?

Send your manuscript and we’ll tell you what it needs, what it will cost, and what happens next.

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