mainstream publishing house will receive thousands of manuscripts each year. Some of my
clients have found (the hard way) that if the manuscript isn't in its best possible condition the
publishing house will not give it a second glance--let alone read through it for the quality of
the material! Below is what one publisher says:
"One small but significant factor in keeping an editor's interest is the writer's attention to detail:
spelling, grammar, avoiding awkward repetitions, et cetera," says Griffith. "That's, of course, not to say
we would eliminate a work from consideration because of typos. But often the author who doesn't take
care with the small things isn't any more conscientious about the big ones. Sloppiness sends a
distressing message to editors — why should we spend the energy to read closely and meticulously
something that wasn't written that way? Given how steep the competition is — out of the 10,000
submissions we receive annually, we accept roughly 20 stories and 100 poems — it makes sense to do
everything you can to impress upon the editor that your work deserves scrutiny and can stand up to
it...Not many magazines and very few book publishers can afford to devote much time, energy, and
expertise to editing these days." Robert Lee Brewer (F&W Publications)
The Writers’ Café of Lafayette, IN, offers writers a range of manuscript editing
services, at reasonable prices. Whether this is your first novel or short story, a
term paper for university, or article for journal publication, all are welcome.
Most of the clients I provide services for come from referrals, but am always happy
to welcome new clients and we do specialize in assisting writers new to the process.
The Writers’ Café offers a variety of services, but most of my experience includes
the editing, copy editing and/ or proofreading of:
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FROM CLIENTS
Thank you so much for
all corrections and
comments! I am in the
process of making all
the changes now, and I
must say I have never
been this excited about
revisions before. Thank
you again! This is a
most exciting time!
AP Reckert
While one’s hygienist’s
thorough attention to
detail is impressive
enough, your mastery of
the language allows for
the best suggestions I’
ve ever received. Thank
you for your work on
both my novel and
novella. We’ll be doing
business again.
Frank Creed
I appreciate all the
constructive comments
on my work. Your
advice is always dead-
on, and there were a
few times I caught
myself slapping my
head at my own
mistakes. Thank you so
much for your help in
taking “The Storm” to
the next level.
A.P. Reckert
Thank you again for all
your hard work. I know
how frustrating this
editing can be, and
you've been an absolute
saint! You forced me to
go back and look at
things I'd skipped over
due to time constraints,
and my story is so much
better for it.
Thank you, thank you,
thank you!!
Jamie A. Hughes
Thank you for such a
thorough job, I love
what I see and how you
have
taken the time to not
only comment within
the document but also
the
summary you have
provided.
Thanks for the work
and the encouragement.
-Matt E.
If you would like to
hear comments from
any of the clients,
please Contact Us and
I can put you in touch
with them!
- children's literature (transition novels, picture
books, young adult fiction); - non fiction (self-help, memoirs, DIY);
publisher submissions-- which is an overwhelming process
on its own even for the more experienced!
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WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT
The Writers’ Café
RATES
Unlike the larger editing business, The
Writers’ Café is able to offer very
reasonable rates. This is a small business
and therefore I am able to charge exactly
what it costs me--my time and energy--
there are no hidden costs!
I believe that writers, especially those
new to the market should be encouraged
to write and not be inhibited by high
editing costs.
I also have special rates for students and
educators!
Check out the Fee Schedule
For a comparison of editor rates,
click here
Please note: All of an author's written
work is held private and confidential.
Your ideas, concepts,and written work
are safe, guaranteed.
For more details on copyright and the
safety of your work,
please see the FAQs page.
Free consult for full-length
book manuscripts!
-I will estimate the needs of your
manuscript
-do a 3-5 page editing example
-make a recommendation about the
type of editing service required
-set a fee based on the above
-e-mail you my proposal (or send by
post) and a copy of our Letter of
Agreement
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE!
PUBLISHER SUBMISSIONS
SERVICE
Just when you thought your work was
done--now you have to grapple with
the complexities of submission to
publishers! Need assistance? I can
offer valuable tips and our experience
for your submission to publishers.
WRITING ANALYSIS/
CRITIQUES FOR FICTION
The Writers' Café offers a writing
analysis service. This is included with
editing but is available as an add-on
option for proofreading! This
personalized 2-3 page analysis will
focus on your writing strengths and
areas that need attention.
See Services
| Process of submitting your manuscript for editing: described on the Manuscripts page. |
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Anthology of High Fantasy is a showcase of
novellas written by members of Fantasy Writers
International™, a group of present and future
novelists gleaned from the Web's largest fantasy
site, elfwood.com, by novelist Larry N. Morris.
On April second 2006, Larry N. Morris died in an
automobile accident, and will never hold this book
in his meat-hands, but we have visions of his page-
flipping heavenly spirit. FWI has dedicated this
book to his memory.
Authors include: Larry N. Morris, A.P. Reckert,
Frank Creed, Jamie Hughes, Brian David Smith,
Jaren Schroeder and Eugene N. Erno
ISBN: 978-1-4116-9407-1
$19.95 US paper back;
$7.41 download
ebook available at lulu.com
A publication of thewriterscafe.com
Editor: Cynthia MacKinnon
http://www.thewriterscafe.com
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