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The day when you finally become a published author. To some, publishing your book might seem like a distant dream at the moment but the reality is, it doesn’t have to be so distant. In fact, the day when you publish your very first book might be closer than you think.

Professionally. On-Time. Guaranteed.

How? Just ask any of our featured authors from the list below. You know, many of them – just like you – were first-time writers, but they realized something important:
Great book editing is one of the most important steps in your publishing journey.

In every writer’s life, there’s this one day you’ve been waiting for…

The day when you finally become a published author. To some, publishing your book might seem like a distant dream at the moment but the reality is, it doesn’t have to be so distant. In fact, the day when you publish your very first book might be closer than you think.

We help you get your book out there, ASAP!

How? Just ask any of our featured authors from the list below. You know, many of them – just like you – were first-time writers, but they realized something important:
Great book editing is one of the most important steps in your publishing journey.
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Jefferson as an editor was a perfect fit for my historical novel Unlike others I have used he had done
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I like the fact that Lee Ann takes a genuine interest in the book and the success of the author
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For me as a native Russian speaker quality of your work editor's professionalism personal communication and deadlines were on the
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Price was competitive and the editor I worked with was familiar with the Dark Fantasy genre and was able to
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FirstEditing has edited several of my projects and I have been very satisfied with the quality of editing as well
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My editor Vonda did an outstanding job of copy editing changing grammar use and p p correcting punctuation and spelling
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My editor Allison did a good job of line editing the manuscript for clarity and smoother flow She provided tons
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Thank for your prompt and professional work
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I really appreciated that my copy editor Vonda respected my individual writing style and tried to improve it continuing my
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Jefferson did a great job Thank you
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I loved to work with Lee Ann my assigned editor on a chapter to chapter basis because she helped to
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I have had Joanne edit my manuscript in the process of three times now and I feel she is very
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Dr Michael did a fabulous job editing for me The kindness and professionalism is great I actually feel as though
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This was the second manuscript I had edited by FirstEditing com and I was very pleased with the results Jefferson
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Michael made changes that didn't compromise my writing style but streamlined the flow of my ideas I hired FirstEditing because
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This is my second time utilizing FistEditing com Overall the editing service has been great Dr Michael was very thorough
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My editor Lee Ann seemed to be engaged with my story leaving comments along the way p p FirstEditing is
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Lee Ann was professional yet personalized the experience with notes in the margin I loved that Your fees and turnaround
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It's like love-at-first-sight when I glanced through FirstEditing's website I knew right then they would edit my book and my
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I requested Lee Ann because I loved the way she worked on my previous books I was not disappointed I
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Dr Natasha has done a perfect job Thanks
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My editor Lee Ann who worked with me was extremely professional in-depth always on time with the suggested corrections and
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What I like about having a professional editor review my story was that Michael my editor made it greater The
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Luke Walker is a horror screenplay writer from Bristol England who wrote short film 'Paralysis' and was a semi finalist
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My personal editor Lee Ann was both professional and efficient with time management She was also very motivating with her
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I absolutely love FirstEditing's service and I plan to use it in the future for my next book My favorite
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Ive been working with FirstEditing for some time They've edited many of my manuscripts I like the process and also
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My editor Lee Ann was absolutely amazing I feel as if she was able to really connect to my work
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Self-published and therefore in control of my own work and its content FirstEditing has done a great job at an
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The editing was very good This was my first novel and there were numerous conventions that were unknown to me
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It was amazing to always get a reply sample after a really short time whenever we contacted you - and
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FirstEditing took my book to the next level They were thorough fast and the price was right p p p
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I needed help with writing a synopsis The price for this project was reasonable and the service I received was
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I had some people on Fiverr proof read parts of my book over the years of writing it I also
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Lee-Ann was my editor Very professional and corrections and critiques were right on point with my expectations I felt comforted
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FirstEditing and my editor Vonda did a wonderful job editing my book I felt like they gave me my moneys'
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My editor Lee Ann is simply the best I will be sending her the second book for editing soon The
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I had contacted the publishing company BookBaby regarding the publication of my book Their consultant advised me to get my
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My editor Vonda did a fantastic job again Every time I've used your service it has helped make my book
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I've been fortunate to work with the same editor on multiple projects and have come to enjoy both her thoroughness
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My editor Michael did a wonderful job on my project His editing surpassed my expectations All of his suggestions were
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Thank you FirstEditing for your professional and timely services I am truly impressed with Lee Ann's editing work and dedication
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I loved my editor The whole staff at FirstEditing com has always been perfect with me
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Lee Ann did an excellent technical edit on my manuscript She understood the youthful narrative and only edited that which
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Lee Ann was great Her corrections were spot on Many of them seemed geared toward my writing style as if
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My editor Joanne was very prompt in getting my document back to me in the prescribed time All the changes
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Thank you for the awesome and professional copy editing service rendered by Ms Vonda After reading through my book I
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I have never used an editor before and was not sure what I would get However I have been very
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My editor Lee Ann and editing consultant Kathy were fantastic throughout the process My book Ashmedai is Book of Eden's
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I had been looking for an editor for my books for years before I found FirstEditing com Their sample edit
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I have used your service many times for this same manuscript Each time I am impressed with the final product
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Joanne did very thorough job getting all my typos corrected
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The editor who worked on my project was remarkably thorough Not only did she explain her reasons behind corrections but
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