What is a book editor?
A book editor works closely with an author to fine-tune a script, focusing on its language, structure, and overall readability. They catch errors, refine the style, and offer suggestions to improve the story’s flow and development of characters. Ultimately, the editor helps shape the book to better connect with its readers.
Things a book editor can do for you
- Book and eBook Marketing: Promote a title across various platforms—both online and offline—using strategies like social media, email campaigns, author events, and targeted ads to reach and engage potential readers
- Book Design: Create the layout, typography, and visual elements of a book, including its cover and interior, to enhance readability and appeal to the target audience
- Book Editing: Edit a script by improving its language, structure, and coherence, while correcting errors and ensuring consistency in style and tone
- Illustration: Create visual images to complement and improve ideas and stories in different ways like books, ads, or digital media
- Proofreading & Editing: Review a written work to identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before publication
How much does it cost to hire a book editor?
Book editors typically charge by the services they offer, with fees on Fiverr ranging from about $10.00 to $669.00, depending on the job. Here are the average fees from book editors on Fiverr.
- Book and eBook Marketing: Average $205.00 per job
- Book Design: Average $70.00 per job
- Book Editing: Average $187.00 per job
- Proofreading & Editing: Average $669.00 per job
Questions to ask when hiring a book editor
- What is your editing process and how do you approach revising a script?
- Can you provide examples of books or scripts and their genres that you have edited?
- How do you handle feedback and revisions, and what is your typical turnaround time?
How much time does a book editor take to complete a job on Fiverr?
While jobs can differ, book editors on Fiverr take an average of 1 to 88 days to deliver from the day the order is placed. Fiverr book editors offering book and e-book marketing jobs take on average 7 days, while book design generally takes 11 days. Book editing can take up to 22 days and illustration requires around 1 day. Finally, proofreading and editing usually take around 88 days. Some Fiverr sellers offer faster delivery times for an extra fee.
