Refining Your Masterpiece
1. Professional Manuscript Review
The Architectural Blueprint
A Manuscript Review is a high-level editorial evaluation of your work. One of our senior editors will read your entire manuscript and provide a comprehensive report focusing on:
- Structural Integrity: Does the story flow logically?
- Pacing & Plot: Are there "sagging middles" or plot holes?
- Character Development: Are your protagonists relatable and clear?
- Marketability: How does your work sit within the global literary landscape?
2. Manuscript Editing
The Craftsmanship of Language
Once the structure of your book is solid, our editors dive into the "DNA" of your prose. We offer different levels of editing based on your needs:
- Copyediting: Refining style, sentence structure, and ensuring a consistent "voice".
- Line Editing: Focus on creative language—tightening metaphors and enhancing emotional impact.
- Proofreading: The final safety net for typos, grammar, and punctuation.
Why choose FHP?
We don’t just "fix" mistakes; we partner with you to preserve your unique voice while ensuring your book meets international standards. A well-edited book is the minimum requirement for success in today’s competitive market.
Manuscript Review & Editing
Once your story is on paper, it deserves to be polished to international standards. At First House Publishing, we provide the professional eye needed to transform a draft into a masterpiece.
The Editorial Path
Our process begins with a Manuscript Review, a high-level architectural check of your story’s pacing, structure, and marketability. Once the foundation is solid, our Editing services dive into the fine details—refining your prose, tightening your voice, and ensuring flawless grammar.
- Structural Review: A comprehensive report on plot holes, character arcs, and flow.
- Professional Copyediting: Enhancing sentence structure while preserving your unique authorial voice.
- Final Proofreading: The ultimate safety net to ensure a typo-free, professional publication.
Editorial Rates
- Full Manuscript Review Report € 149,00
- Proofreading (per word) € 0,012
- Copyediting (per word) € 0,025
* Rates for deep line-editing may vary based on the complexity of the manuscript.