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Editing Services
Making Self Published Writers Better

Do you need editing services?

Find out before you self-publish your book, e-book, or Web site.

Answer these six questions
to see what editing services can do for you.


1. Have you used the best structure to support your message?

2. Are your verbs compelling?

3. Have you cut every unnecessary word?

4. Do your grammar, spelling and punctuation disappear into the background leaving the focus on your ideas?

5. Is your style consistent?

6. Has a second set of eyes read your book and agreed with the answers to questions 1-5? Get Your Writing Fighting Fit: Ebook about Self-editing

As a self-publishing author you may be in a hurry to get your words into print or on-line. Publishing houses hire editors to make sure their authors produce the best books possible. As an independent writer you are on your own to find your own professional support. Hold yourself in check and get the help you need before you go to print.

What do you need to make your self published project the best it can be?

Each project needs its own unique combination of editing services.

Do you need
  • substantive editing for critique of the overall structure of your book or site?
  • line editing to make your writing consistent, smooth, and compelling?
  • copy editing to correct the grammar, spelling and punctuation?
  • information on the self-publishing process?


Writer's Helper site gives you
  • a helpful second set of eyes.
  • writing tips so you, the author, can create the most compelling writing.
  • a sample edit of a piece of your work and a quote based on the services you want for your book.
  • information on editing, publishing, and marketing.
  • a free newsletter delivered directly to your in-box.
  • free writing courses.

Use the search box to find exactly what you are looking for, or click on the site map button above on the left to see the complete contents listed on one page.



This site will grow over time. If you have a question or an idea to share, or if you want details about our editing services, please contact Writer's Helper through the Meet Me page.

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Editor's Blog
Breaking news on writing, editing, and self-publishing. Reminders of good writing principles. Editor's Blog keeps you abreast of issues related to your craft. Audrey researches so you can write.

Sample Edit: Minimal Fee Or Free?
A sample edit lets a writer test-drive an editor's services and assures that the quote for services is tailored to your writing. Learn how to get your sample edit for free.

Get Your Writing Fighting Fit -- Self-Editing Secrets Revealed
Finally, information for writers on how to self-edit! Editing secrets revealed by a professional editor.

Craft of Writing
The craft of writing continues to challenge even the most experienced writers. Read tips on a wide range of topics of interest to serious writers.

Self Publishing Venues
Self-publishing options include traditional self-publishing, POD, e-books, Web sites, and blogs.

Resources and Gifts for Writers
Resources for the writer, including gifts others can give. Follow links to pages within Writer's Helper Web site and to other sites of value to find the best resources available on the Web.

Writer's Style Guide
Use the writer's style guide and the find feature on your word processor to help proofread your own work. This page explains the most common errors Writer's Helper editor, Audrey, found while editing.

Writing Contest
The writing contest everyone wins. Receive a 100-word critique on all submissions.

Free Writing Courses
Audrey Owen, editor at Writer's Helper, offers free writing courses from her site. Learn how to write correctly, and powerfully. One specific course on writing for the Web.

Editing Services FAQ
Editing services FAQ answered by an editor. What would you like to know about editing?

Self Published Author Stories
A self published author is more susceptible than other writers to the dangers of writing alone. Share the stories of other self published authors. Submit your own story.

Book Reviews
Book reviews: Reviews of books by self publishing authors. Includes links to services self publishers need: printers, illustrators, editors.

Articles on Writing
A collection of articles on writing for self publishing and other writers. These gems do not fit neatly into the structure of Writer's Helper, but are too good to leave off the site.

Meet the Writers Helper - Editing Services for Self Publishers
Meet the Writers' Helper who offers custom-designed editing services, with a sample edit.

Site Map
The site map guide to all pages at the Writer's Helper Web site. Check out editing services.

Editor's Notes Newsletter
Delivered directly to your email's in-box, Editor's Notes Newsletter is a free on-line publication from the editor to writers with a special slant to self-publishing writers.

The Long Tail: An Introduction
The Long Tail works wonders for self-publishing writers. This introduction sets the stage for three following articles.

Advertise On This Site
Learn how to get advertising space on the Writer's Helper Web site, one of the top 1% of Web sites worldwide.

Home Page Optimization for Site Build It! Clients
Even Site Build It! clients need a little help with home page optimization. Take advantage of three levels of service from a master writer and editor.

Make Money With YOUR Book
Many people go into self publishing to make money. Do you know how to tell if YOU can make money with your book if you self publish?

Editor's Blog
Archive of Editor's blog with breaking news of interest to self-publishing authors.

Terms of Use For Writer's Helper
Terms of use for the Writer's Helper Web site, including explanations of how some behind-the-scenes features work.

My Ebook Affiliate Program
Join my ebook affiliate program and make money without doing your own writing. Earn a juicy 50% commission on net sales.


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