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All the best writers use editors and often acknowledge their help. |
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An editor will help you to get your point across to your readers. |
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An editor can make you look good through your writing. Editors make even unpromising texts presentable. |
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An editor will be honest and objective about your work. You'd get professional help to buy a house or plan your wedding reception. Why not with your manuscript? |
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An editor is trained to spot mistakes (spelling, punctuation, grammar, fact) that you and others overlook. By fixing the mistakes they save you embarrassment, loss of business and the cost of reprinting. |
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An editor can say what you want to say, but by using fewer and more effective words make it easier to read. |
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An editor can help you get your document from first draft to finished product — on time. Editors know how long the process takes and can meet deadlines. |
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An editor can find you a good printer and deal with the technicalities, from getting a price to making sure the printed work looks as you want it to. |
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An editor knows the laws governing publication, such as copyright and defamation. |
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An editor can help you use your computer, including use of the Internet for communication and research. |
