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Founded in 1980 by Renni Browne, coauthor of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers and one of the most experienced book editors working in publishing today, The Editorial Department is the oldest full service editorial firm in the country. We have 14 editors on staff who provide both developmental consultation and sentence-level editing of nearly all genres of fiction and nonfiction and also a team of dedicated support staff to help our unagented authors find representation for their work.
Our clients range from established writers to NY Times bestselling authors to the many talented new writers we've helped break into print for the first time. Our unique approach to helping writers succeed has earned us feature coverage from The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Writers Digest, and many other publications.
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Our first task is generally to read a manuscript, provide a realistic assessment of its literary and commercial merit, and suggest what can be done to give it the best chance of success in the marketplace. If the manuscript shows promise, we work directly with the author to make it as strong as possible in concept, content, and execution and then work to find a home with the appropriate agent and/or publisher.
• Candid feedback and market-savvy guidance that’s much more insightful and helpful than you’re likely to get from any other source.
• Constructive advice and guidance wherever possible, not just criticism.
• Attentive and highly personal customer service.
• A flexible and customizable approach to editing and manuscript consultation, targeted to make the process as comfortable and efficient as possible for each author we work with.
• Clear up-front pricing, free no-obligation quotes, reasonable turnaround times.
Our $35 Critique examines the all-important first ten pages of a manuscript for overall effectiveness, craft, and market appeal. This critique is a great way to get to know us and to get a feel for the sensibilities of your editor. It usually takes less than one week to complete. More information
Our Manuscript Evaluation provides written in-depth analysis of a manuscript and explores what’s working and what can work better throughout. Evaluations generally take 2-4 weeks and include a session of follow-up consultation with your editor. More information: Fiction | Nonfiction
The Re-read Report is a detailed editorial report that provides a comprehensive review of the revised manuscript, with attention to any issues that still need addressing and any new ideas for improvement based on the progress you’ve made. More information
Our Manuscript Consultation service provides ongoing feedback via e-mail, phone, and/or memorandum on an as-needed basis. More Information: Fiction | Nonfiction
The last step in the editorial process is usually focused on making the writing as strong and engaging as possible and ensuring the manuscript is free of typographical errors, misspellings, and stylistic inconsistencies. We offer three levels of service to this end: Proofreading, Copyediting, and Line Editing. More Information: Fiction | Nonfiction
We have a comprehensive menu of other services for writers who desire a higher level of hands-on support through the revision process or who need help with manuscript marketing, finding a literary agent, or with pre-production issues. More Information: Fiction | Nonfiction
Our screenplay division provides a wide range of development and editorial services for screenplays, teleplays, and screen treatments. We also offer book-to-screen and screen-to-book adaptations. More information
 Need some professional guidance on a manuscript you've written or are writing? Have you considered hiring TED and want to know more about what to expect? Check out our Downloadable Guide for New & Prospective Clients. (Left click to view or print. Right Click/Save As... to save for future reference.)
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For the month of February, 2010 we'll be offering a 10% discount on manuscript evaluations. More Information 