Publisher Resources

How many manuscripts do you read each day that have potential but need some help? How many times have you thought, This author has promise but really needs a good editor?

You probably know a few good freelance editors, but as a publishing house representative, you don’t want to play favorites by recommending just one or two.

CEC can help!

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: You Send Authors Our Way

When you encounter a manuscript that isn’t quite ready, simply point the author to Christian Editor Connection (christianeditor.com). You can include a paragraph in your rejection letter, add us to your website’s recommended resources, or mention us in conversation—however works best for you.

Step 2: Authors Request Editor Matching

Authors complete a simple request form describing their project, genre, budget, and timeline. Our matching service is free to authors, and there’s no obligation to contract with a CEC editor.

Step 3: We Match Them with Vetted Professionals

We match the details of their specific needs with our database of vetted professional editors. We forward the request to specially selected editors, and those who are interested and available contact the author directly.

Step 4: Authors Choose Their Editor

Authors can check out editors’ websites, correspond with one or more of them, and request a sample edit and/or references. Then they choose the editor who seems right for their project. If they don’t find exactly what they’re looking for, they contact us and we’ll expand the search.

The result? Authors return to you with polished, professionally edited manuscripts—and they’ll remember the publisher who pointed them in the right direction.

WHAT WE OFFER

We have a database of professional editorial freelancers who specialize in

• • developmental/substantive editing
  • line editing
  • copyediting
  • proofreading
  • initial readings and overall critiques
  • ghostwriting, rewriting, coauthoring, and collaborating

All of our editorial freelancers have gone through an extensive screening process to ensure that they are professionals in the field as well as Christians who understand the Bible and basic scriptural principles.

For Accepted Manuscripts 

You want the manuscripts published by your house to be the highest quality possible. Although the author’s name is on the front, your company name is on the cover too, and your reputation is on the line with every book you print.

That’s why experienced editors and proofreaders—people who know what they’re doing and who follow the publishing industry’s standard guidelines—are so important. You may have some in-house people who can do the job, but sometimes freelance help makes more sense.

What it looks like:

• • Complete our Publisher Seeking Editors form.
  • We match your project needs with qualified editors from our database.
  • Interested editors contact you directly.
  • You review their credentials, request samples if desired, and select the best fit.
  • You work directly with the editor on terms and timeline.

Our matching service is free, and there is absolutely no obligation to contract with a CEC editor.

For Rejected Manuscripts

Your manuscript shows promise but needs some work. You may wish to hire a professional freelance editor to look this over and offer suggestions for improvement. We recommend you check out Christian Editor Connection (christianeditor.com). They have a database of skilled editorial freelancers and can match you with an editor who can help you polish your manuscript so it can better compete in today’s highly competitive market.