The Learning Zone
Practical design, formatting, and editorial guidance for authors and publishers bringing a book to print.
Why Does Comprehensive Editing Cost So Much More Than Copy Editing?
Comprehensive editing costs more than copy editing because each page takes longer. Here’s what the higher rate actually pays for, using a real manuscript as the example.
Comprehensive Editing vs. Rewriting: How Much Should an Editor Actually Change?
Comprehensive editing and rewriting aren’t the same depth of work at different prices — they intervene on different things entirely. Here’s the real boundary, and what “preserving your voice” actually means at the rewriting tier.
Copy Editing vs. Comprehensive Editing: Where’s the Line?
Copy editing and comprehensive editing aren’t the same depth of work with different price tags — they’re scoped to fix different problems. Here’s the real boundary between them.