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Book Editing Services
Writing a book isn’t an easy process. Now that your work is ready, you’re keen to make sure your research is showcased in the best possible way.
Taylor & Francis has been supporting book authors since the early twentieth century and has a significant reputation in the academic book publishing industry. We publish over 7,000 new books each year, and key brands are Routledge and CRC Press, imprints that specialise in Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM content. With a books backlist of around 145,000 titles, we serve scholars, authors, instructors and professional communities worldwide.
You can find more information about the benefits of publishing with us here.
For authors currently writing a book and who need English language support, our Book Editing service offers you the opportunity to have your work reviewed by editing experts.
Based on the level of development your book needs, you can choose between two book editing options: Standard Book Editing (with a focus on language editing that gives the book a natural English tone and voice), or Consultative Book Editing (providing a more substantive and developmental approach).
Consultative Book Editing | Standard Book Editing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose this service if you require language editing, content reorganization, and professional guidance | Select this service if you need a thorough English language quality edit | ||
| Language editing (grammar, spelling, phrasing, and punctuation) | |||
| Editing for style-consistent and error-free language in references | |||
| Editor comments explaining revisions and suggesting improvements | |||
| Free sample edit up to 1500 words | |||
| Subject area experts ensure accuracy of terminology and conventions | |||
| Discounted multiple rounds of editing | Free | ||
| Substantive restructuring for a logical and impactful presentation | |||
| Expert analysis and suggestions on the book or chapter’s strengths and weaknesses | |||
| Checking accuracy of references and flagging discrepancies |
The Taylor & Francis Book Editing advantage
Expert Language Editors
Selected and trained for their attention to detail, expert language editors can transform texts into clear, grammatically correct, and publication-ready books with a native-English tone. Our language editors are also subject-matter experts and will ensure accuracy of terminology and conventions relevant to your book's subject area.
Complete Confidentiality
Are you apprehensive about the security of your unpublished work? We understand your concern and so, in addition to a secure online submission system, our language editors and experts sign a non-disclosure agreement. We are also willing to sign a confidentiality agreement with you to safeguard your interests.
Multiple rounds of editing
You can get your manuscript reviewed multiple times at a budget that suits you. We recommend that you use this service after you have incorporated our editor’s suggestions and would like us to run a final check before submission to the publisher.
Consultation and free trial
Are you unsure about the areas of your book that require attention and qualitative alterations? Our editing professionals and customer experience experts will guide you and recommend services suitable for your unique requirements. Additionally, you can also test the quality of our service by requesting a Standard Book Editing trial of up to 1500 words free of charge.