Preditors and Editors ™
A guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers since 1997.
Editing, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Indexing, & Software - B
Balance Books Ghostwriters: Not recommended. An editing service.
Barbara Ardinger: An editing service.
Bay Area Editors' Forum: An "association of in-house and freelance editors from a variety of publishing and publications settings. We help employers and contractors find just the right editor. We help editors strengthen their skills, contacts, and awareness of professional opportunities."
Bear Press Editorial Services: "offers editing,tutoring, and copywriting services to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and business communications. We are eager to work with clients who care about good writing."
Beth Rifkin: Not recommended for editing services. Also offers marketing services, copywriting, and PR.
Bill Thompson Editing:
It was William G. “Bill” Thompson who first saw Grisham’s potential and helped him fulfill it. In 1987, while editor at Wynwood Press in New York, Thompson received the original manuscript of “A Time to Kill.” He accepted it and began working with Grisham on the rewrite, helping him reshape it into a stronger and better novel. The Wynwood Press edition of “A Time to Kill” was published in 1988, and though lack of promotion and negative market factors prevented its commercial success, its publication brought Grisham considerable attention and helped spur oward completion of another novel- this one titled “The Firm.”
Today Thompson works as an Editorial Consultant in New York. His eye for talent is a sharp as ever, and he confesses to a feeling of excitement whenever he receives new manuscript. Who knows? In the envelope may lie the work of the next King or Grisham. And if it is there, you can be sure he will recognize it.
- the line by line edit include just that plus:a written Manuscript Evaluation including: Development, Characterization, Plot, Dialogue, Narration as required.
- read and critique includes all of the above except the line by line edit. Bill does not charge to review a few chapters to decide if he will accept the work.
Contributed by Bill Thompson.
Bioedit Editing Service: English Editing and Proofreading for Life Science and Medical Papers. "...we would be happy to offer a discount of -10% to any of your readers citing Preditors and Editors when submitting a paper to our website."
Biology Editors: specializes in manuscripts, reports, proposals, and other scholarly documents in all disciplines of biology, biomedicine, and biotechnology.
BioScience Writers: "a technical writing, editing and proofreading service that specializes in the biological and medical sciences."
BKEdits: Features "line editing that helps writers learn writing -- heavy on the explanations. I don't do plot critiquing, for the most part, but concentrate on clarity, smoothness, and removing those horrible clunks that writers often miss in their own work. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays."
Black and White Editing Services: "we can massage your manuscript or other writing project into top publishing shape." Link removed because it was diverted to a porn site. No contact info available.
Black Swan Productions Group: Not recommended. A full service media company.
Blood-Red Pencil, The: Offers editing, book design, and art services.
Blue Mountain Editorial Service: "Barbara Warren... is a developmental editor, working with fiction in all genres. She does not charge reading fees.She has seventeen years editing experience and her client list includes both published and unpublished writers. Twenty-three books she has edited have been published, with three more coming out next year. All clients receive a written summary. A brochure and fee list will be send upon request."
Bluefish Bay Editing and Publishing Services: Offers editing and book doctoring services for all genres. Publication services
include editing, proofreading, and self-publishing help for authors who are
interested in getting their manuscripts published.
Bluefish Bay’s professional editors have extensive experience working as
managing editors at major publishers and corporations. They turn rough
manuscripts into finished books. Manuscripts are fine-tuned to send to a
publisher or agent. Or, if the author is considering self-publishing, Bluefish
Bay can help with everything from plot development and editing to page design,
layout, cover design, and print management. They offer a free initial
consultation and manuscript review. Services can be selected from an array of
options listed at www.bluefishbay.com.
Bluefish Bay offers:
Consulting services
Editing
Proofreading
Page Design and Layout
Cover Design
Illustrations and Graphics
Barcodes, Copyright, ISBN, CIP
Print Management
Ghost Writing
Affiliated Marketing Materials
Bluestocking Ink, Limited: Not recommended. an editing service.
BobMillerWrites.Com: Not recommended. Offers editing services and paid book reviews.
Book Bytes: An editing service. I do technical editing for documents, stories, and books.
Book Coaching by Maureen Sappey :
The frustrations in the art of writing may seem insurmountable, but you can defeat them with my help. How? Through conversations you can decide what to write and how to best tell your story. If you feel overwhelmed in the juggling of desire to create with responsibilities of everyday life, I can offer suggestions that have helped hundreds of other writers. Or if you are battling your way through the processes of publication and promotion of finished manuscripts, I can advise you through each and every step. My work within the publishing industry (with editors, publishers, agents, literary lawyers, illustrators, and publicists) has provided me with the necessary experience and confidence to help you achieve your writing goals.
Book Connection, The: Appears to be consultants and offers editing.
Book Doctor, The: an editing service. Editor's note: this entry's title can be confusing since it bears a similarity to other editing services. We recommend checking The Renaissance Papers / A.L. Sirois for more information.
Book Doctor on Call: reads and edits manuscripts.
Book Doctors: Strongly recommended. Information every writer should know about editing services.
Book Editing Associates: "A network of (screened and tested) professional editors and writers. Offers: copyediting, developmental editing, rewriting, proofreading, critiques, book proposals, query letters, book promotions, creative writing instruction, and submission assistance. Beware of scams and lowballs. Educate yourself. See our articles before you start shopping for an editor, agent, or publisher."
BookCrafters LLC
: "We'll help your nonfiction project become the very best it can be. Whether
you're a first-time writer or a previously-published author, BookCrafters
LLC offers:
*A complimentary evaluation & estimate
*A thorough analysis & edit of your work
* Expert advice on creating a saleable book proposal and/or query letter
*An experienced ghost-writer or collaborator
With more than 16 years in the publishing industry to her credit, Editor
Elizabeth Zack served as a Senior Editor at two well-respected publishing
houses, Ballantine Books/Random House Inc., and John Wiley & Sons. Her
titles include regional and national bestsellers."
Contributed by Elizabeth Zack.
BookDB: "Nothing to do with book writing (unless you're VERY prolific) With BookDB you can enter all your books with author, category, publisher etc. Search, sort, print at will. It also lets you catalogue text files, and will open them in yBook or yRead with a click of the mouse. Free."
BookDoc: editor services.
BookDoc, The: a business site, and a help site for writers. We have writing tips, FAQs, search engines, a webzine, contests, and will expand again come 1998. Our face will change a little, but the purpose is to help writers grow.
Bookworks, The: an editing service located in Del Mar, California 92014. Though listed elsewhere as a literary agency, a writer reports that Don Gerrard, owner of this business, states it is not an agency any longer.
Bright Eyes: writing services for authors.
BrightScribe, Inc.: Not recommended. An editing service.
Brilliant Solutions: "I offer editing, proofreading, ghost writing, formatting, etc., and of course all those consist of grammar, spelling, punctuation and the necessary elements." See the site for other services.
Burk Critique and Editing: "Rachelle Burk specializes in children's literature (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.)"
Business Support by Mittie: An editing service located in Columbus, Ohio. P&E isn't hearing good things about this business.
Butterknife Books Editorial Services: "ghostwriting, book proposals and critiques, copyediting, business services, scientific, medical and educational material."
By the Book Editing (Angela Brown): Not recommended. An editing service. 6/26/07: P&E has reports they accept money and then do nothing. Contact at:4047 Bemis Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
