Your editor checks that the book's argument is stated clearly and developed logically, that each chapter has a purpose, and that complex ideas are explained in an order that builds understanding. Jargon is flagged, examples are tested and transitions are tightened.
Nonfiction also lives on accuracy and navigation. We query doubtful facts, check that references are complete and consistent, and review headings, lists and summaries so readers can find their way through the book.
Edits at the agreed stage
Queries on facts and claims
Reference and citation consistency check
Notes on headings, structure and navigation
Send the draft, your genre and your goals.
An editor reviews a sample and we send a written quote.
Your editor works through the manuscript with tracked changes and comments.
You review the changes and raise questions with your editor.
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.
LIVE CHATClear structure, consistent characters or arguments and clean sentences keep readers turning pages instead of putting the book down.
Errors and confusing passages are among the most common complaints in reader reviews. Editing removes them before publication.
We recommend the editing stage your manuscript needs now, so you never pay to polish text that will later be cut.
Every change is tracked and explained. You accept, reject or discuss each suggestion, and the final decisions are always yours.
Every book is different, so we quote each project individually. The main factors are:
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.
Tell us about your manuscript and we will send a written plan and quote within 48 hours.
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Editing for clarity and structure, queries on facts, a reference consistency check and notes on headings and navigation.
We query anything that looks doubtful and check references for consistency. Full independent fact-checking can be scoped separately.
