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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A DLA EDITOR?

Our editor in chief, David Lombardino, looks for more than just an English degree in the editors he selects to work on your manuscript. Seeking the highest standard, he handpicks them for their:

Expertise & Skill: They are masters of their craft. They possess an expert understanding of developing, editing and proofreading a manuscript, in addition to specific expertise in their genres.

Communication & Collaboration: They take a supportive, edifying approach in sharing their insights, providing clear, supportive explanations of their changes and welcoming your feedback.

Timeliness & Reliability: They meet their deadlines, on time, every time. They reach out with any questions in a timely manner, as well as respond to your questions in an equally timely manner.

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WE HELP GET YOU PUBLISHED

Or at least your book judged on merit. Publishers accepting
books we’ve edited include:

WE HELP GET YOU PRODUCED

Or at least your screenplay judged on merit. Companies producing or
distributing our clients’ work include:

WE DO SO IN MANY GENRES

With the growing list including:

FICTION

  • Adventure
  • Children’s Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Historical
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mystery
  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Suspense / Thriller
  • Young Adult

NONFICTION

  • Art & Photography
  • Autobiography / Biography
  • Business & Money
  • Cooking
  • Health & Fitness
  • History
  • Motivational / Inspirational
  • Politics & Social Sciences
  • Religion / Spirituality
  • Self-Help / Personal Development

SCREENPLAYS

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Science Fiction
  • Suspense / Thriller
  • Western

DON’T SEE YOUR GENRE?

Talk to one of our editors during our regular business hours over the phone or by live chat
or any time via email to see if it is one we can assist you with.

ORDERING IS EASY AND AVAILABLE 24/7. QUALITY AND TURNAROUND ARE FULLY GUARANTEED.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE SERVICES BELOW TO GET AN INSTANT QUOTE.

Manuscript Evaluation

Not sure if you have a viable project or what level of editing you need for your manuscript?

Our Manuscript Evaluation service includes a positive, respectful read-through of your manuscript.


It provides a supportive, big-picture overview of your manuscript's strengths, weaknesses and marketability, covering:

  • Pacing & Flow
  • Structure & Organization
  • Clarity of Ideas
  • Setting & Historical Context
  • Point of View
  • Prior Plot Events
  • Characterization
  • Character Backstories
  • Mechanics
  • Narrative Voice & Style

Developmental Editing

Ready to collaborate to make your manuscript attractive to an agent, publisher or producer?

Our Developmental Editing starts with a conversation to get to know you and your goals for your manuscript.

We follow this with a positive, in-depth review of your manuscript in which we provide edits and feedback covering:

  • Pacing & Flow
  • Structure & Organization
  • Clarity of Ideas
  • Setting & Historical Context
  • Point of View
  • Prior Plot Events
  • Characterization
  • Character Backstories
  • Mechanics
  • Narrative Voice & Style

Copyediting/Line Editing

Ready to fine-tune your manuscript?



Our Copyediting/Line Editing service provides a thoughtful, line-by-line edit of your manuscript.


  We edit your manuscript for:

 

  • Writing Style & Tone
  • Settings, Characters & Plot
  • Clarity of Ideas
  • Paragraph Structure
  • Syntax
  • Conciseness & Flow
  • Internal Consistency
  • Word Choice
  • Punctuation & Grammar
  • Typographical Errors

Proofreading

Ready to finalize your manuscript for submission?


Proofreading provides a final review of your manuscript to correct any last items.


We proofread your manuscript for:

  • Punctuation & Grammar
  • Typographical Errors
  • Spelling
  • Stylistic Inconsistencies
  • Formatting & Layout

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ARE YOU A FIRST-TIME CLIENT?

Great! Can we start you off with a free sample edit to see if we'd be a good fit?
Email us your request, and we'll copyedit the first 1,000 words of
your book or screenplay for free (min. 3,000 words).

WANT HELP SECURING AN AGENT?

See our services for query letters and synopses.

HAVE A PARTICULAR APPROACH YOU'D LIKE US TO TAKE WITH THE EDITING?

We'd love to hear about it! Speak with one of our editors over the phone, by live chat or via email.


Our telephone hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT Monday through Friday, our live chat hours
are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT Monday through Friday, and email is available anytime.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

We are proud to support these great organizations:

We are committed to your success.

When you become a client of DLA Editors & Proofers, your goal becomes our goal. Our editors are handpicked not just for their speed, expertise and reliability, but also for a genuine passion to see you succeed.

Still have questions? We would love to hear about your goals and collaborate with you in achieving them. Speak with one of our editors today over the phone, by live chat or via email.

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