Who This Service Is For

Fiction editing is for novelists, short story writers and series authors at any editorial stage, from developmental work on a first draft to a final copy edit.

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Request a project quote. Tell us about your book and we will send a written quote within 48 hours.

Plot, Character, Point of View and Continuity

Plot, Character, Point of View and Continuity

Fiction has its own failure points. Your editor checks that the plot holds together, that characters behave consistently and grow believably, that point of view stays controlled, and that dialogue sounds like real people. Continuity errors such as eye colours, timelines and who knows what when are tracked across the whole book.

Genre matters too. Romance readers expect a satisfying emotional arc, mystery readers expect fair clues, and fantasy readers expect consistent world rules. Your editor knows those expectations and edits with them in mind.

What you receive

Included Deliverables

1

Edits at the agreed stage (developmental, line or copy)

2

Continuity notes and a character and timeline sheet

3

Point-of-view and dialogue notes

4

Genre-fit observations

Step by step

How the process works

  1. 1

    Share your manuscript

    Send the draft, your genre and your goals.

  2. 2

    Assessment and quote

    An editor reviews a sample and we send a written quote.

  3. 3

    Editing

    Your editor works through the manuscript with tracked changes and comments.

  4. 4

    Review and questions

    You review the changes and raise questions with your editor.

Editing services

Why professional editing pays off

Here is what you gain when your book is handled by a specialist editing team at Potter Publishers, working alongside editors, designers and publishing specialists under one roof.

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Readers stay with you

Clear structure, consistent characters or arguments and clean sentences keep readers turning pages instead of putting the book down.

Better reviews

Errors and confusing passages are among the most common complaints in reader reviews. Editing removes them before publication.

The right stage at the right time

We recommend the editing stage your manuscript needs now, so you never pay to polish text that will later be cut.

You stay in control

Every change is tracked and explained. You accept, reject or discuss each suggestion, and the final decisions are always yours.

Pricing

Price factors and timeline

Every book is different, so we quote each project individually. The main factors are:

Word countEditorial stage requiredCurrent condition of the draftGenre and specialist content
Timeline: The schedule depends on word count and editorial stage. Your quote confirms the delivery date before you approve the work.
Books published with Potter Publishers
Why Potter Publishers

Why authors choose Potter Publishers

We are a full-service publishing team for independent authors in Australia and the United States. Writers, editors, designers and marketers work together on your book, so every stage connects and nothing is lost between suppliers.

  • You keep your rights. Your book, your ISBNs, your accounts and your royalties stay in your name.
  • Written quotes. Every project starts with a clear plan, deliverables and dates before you commit.
  • Specialist team. Editors and designers matched to your genre and type of book.
  • One point of contact. A project manager keeps writing, design and publishing on schedule.
  • Print, ebook and audio. Files prepared to retailer and distributor requirements.
  • Launch support. Listings, categories and marketing planned around your readers.
Our work

Books we have helped bring to readers

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Questions and Next Steps

Ready to talk about your book? Contact us or request a quote above.

Editing at the stage your novel needs, continuity tracking, notes on point of view and dialogue, and observations on genre fit.

Yes. A series bible of characters, timelines and world rules keeps every book consistent.