Self-Help Book Editing

WordsRU’s professional editors of self-help books understand what it is that makes the difference that accounts for the staying power of these and other great self-help books. Their experience in editing and assisting many hundreds of authors in this and other genres such as e-books, autobiographies, biographies and articles attests to their practical, hands-on knowledge. With self-help books they know the importance of structure, headings, easy to understand language, consistent formatting, and an introductory chapter that serves as a road map for the work as well as instructions that are clear and direct

 

 

 

 


"Live out of your imagination, not your history."

Stephen Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

 WordsRU - Self help book editing

 

 

Over 15 million copies haves been sold world-wide of Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People making it one of the most popular self-help books  in publishing history. It was first published in 1989 and remains one of the great enduring success stories in the self-help genre.  There are others such as the perennial The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale, the landmark The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck and Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman that approach the significance of Covey’s work, but the majority fade quickly from memory. 

 

Our self-help book editing ensures that your manuscript complies with the essential structure and ease of user access guidelines required for books in this genre. WordsRU’s professional online service will strengthen and rework your sentences to benefit the flow and readability of your manuscript. Along with a grammar check, our manuscript / book editors will ensure your manuscript is free from spelling and typographical errors.  Structure, appropriate layout, formatting, punctuation, word choice, syntax and paragraphing are checked and assessed in overview to ensure your work is given the best possible presentation.   

 

It has been said that “nothing sells like hope” and the increasing number of self-help books overflowing from the shelves of major bookstores bears witness to human nature. With this in mind, it could be instructive to focus on what does not work in a self-help book.  More than 95 out of every hundred self-help manuscripts are rejected by publishers because of the same types of writing problems and even if the work is accepted, the same problems prevent the book from being listed on the bestseller lists.

 

Let WordsRU’s self-help book editing and proofing review the content of your manuscript so that your work is given every chance of enjoying the success your efforts deserve by remembering to:  

  • Paint a picture of the complete book in the first chapter.

  • Link chapters to the theme of the book and the previous chapter.

  • Make sure chapters retain a strong clear focus within the set structure.

  • Use headings and sub-headings that are clear and identify what is to follow.

  • Ensure formatting is consistent.

  • Use bulleted lists.

  • Write in a style in easy to understand everyday English.

  • Define special or technical terms.

  • Involve the reader in the book.

  • Make instructions direct and to the point.

  • Explain exercises in advance.

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WordsRU will ensure that your self help book is edited and proofread to attract the highest possible quality outcomes.

 

 


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