BOOK EDITING AND MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

Writers are more
in demand than ever before

India’s book market is booming! While the styles, topics, language, length, and format of books are continuously transforming, the need for good, creative, impactful, and eye-opening narratives is far from being filled. Bound believes in actively supporting new and established authors at every stage of their writing journeys, from idea to book.

Work With India’s
Number 1 Editorial Team

As one of India’s best editorial teams and with more than a decade of hands-on experience, we know exactly what publishers look for, and how to get a manuscript to the best level of quality, readability, and narrative edge.
Our clients range from first-time-writers to established authors, combined by the love for one thing: great, impactful storytelling!
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Evaluated pages

50,000

writers within Bound’s community
Creator of ‘The Book People’, a thought-leadership video podcast featuring the biggest names in Indian and international publishing in our chart-topping podcast and video series.
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Bound Supports You through Every Stage of The Writing Process

A manuscript evaluation is a starting point from which you can re-write, edit, and improve your work. We provide feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, including constructive criticism and concrete solutions for your manuscript’s premise, plot, title, theme, structure, voice, character arcs, language, and overall narrative.
Goal: A clear path for what you need to do to make your work the best it can be

Output: A 5-6 page evaluation report

FAQ’s

• How is this service different from other edits?
In a manuscript evaluation, Bound’s editor doesn’t interfere with your manuscript. You take a final call on all suggestions, and make changes based on our report on your end.
• In what stage of the writing process do you need your manuscript evaluated?
This service is relevant when you are done writing your first draft, and want to evaluate your writing patterns, strength and weaknesses.
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Bound’s editors focus on the big-picture elements of your manuscript.

Goal: A finished manuscript version, with in-line edits and comments so that you can improve or deepen your plot, structure your story better, and produce the highest quality of work.

Output: Your manuscript will contain in-line comments, edits with track changes enabled and specific suggestions on how to improve plot, structure of paragraphs, characters, scenes, transitions, dialogue, and overall narrative flow.

Email us at [email protected] with details about your manuscript, a word count, and a few sample pages to get a quote.

FAQ’s

• How is this service different from other edits?
Commonly called the story edit, this type of edit will make you look at your manuscript from a totally new lens — as the editor will restructure paragraphs and sentences like a jigsaw puzzle, to make sure the pieces fit together in a way that grabs and holds your reader’s attention.
• In what stage of the writing process do you need your manuscript evaluated?
This editorial service is helpful when you want in-depth in-line edit on your plot, structure, story, and characters.

A line edit focuses on the building blocks of your book: Sentences.

Goal: A manuscript in which your writing is concise, coherent, flows effortlessly, and is flawless. We will go through each line of your book to make sure you are conveying your thoughts in the best way you can.

Output: The goal is to ensure your writing flows, is concise, coherent, and is pleasurable to read.

Email us at [email protected] with details about your manuscript, a word count, and a few sample pages to get a quote.

FAQ’s

• How is this service different from other edits?
A line edit ensures that your sentences are constructed flawlessly, and reflect your voice in the best way possible.
• In what stage of writing process do you need a developmental edit?
A line editing service is usually of the highest impact when you have finalised the bigger picture elements of your story via a structural edit, and now need Bound’s editorial expertise to look at each sentence with a magnifying glass.

After you have finalized your book’s structure, language and content, a copyedit will ensure your manuscript is 100% error free by focusing on grammar, punctuation, and formatting.

Goal: A high-quality, finished piece that is ready to be published.

Output: Your manuscript will have edits with enabled track changes, along with inline comments on any other issues noticed by the editor.

Email us at [email protected] with details about your manuscript, a word count, and a few sample pages to get a quote.

FAQ’s

• How is this service different from other edits?
The focus of a copy edit lies solely on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• In what stage of writing process do you need a copy edit? A copy edit is usually done at the final stage of your project, and just before you are ready to pitch your work for publication

Ghost writing

If you have a story to share, but you are not (yet) a writer, Bound can connect you to experienced ghost-writers who will understand your book’s vision and support you during the entire journey.

Writing Mentorship

If you’re still in the writing process, and need help finishing or kicking off your manuscript, check out our marquee writing mentorship program.

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Bound’s Editorial & Evaluation Process

At Bound, we believe that quality blossoms within the safety of clarity, collaboration, and transparency. As a result, we have created a 5-Step-Process that helps us to ensure high-quality results without stress or delays.

Writing Sample

Send up to 8 pages of your manuscript in a .doc format, and share with us what kind of editing service you are looking for via e-mail.

First Editorial Assessment

Bound’s editorial team will read your work carefully, prepare a suggested quote and timeline, and chose the best editor for your writing style, subject matter, and genre.

Budget & Payment

Once the budget and timeline has been approved in writing, we will send you an invoice. Only when the payment is received and officially confirmed by team Bound will your editing slot be booked.

Feedback & Edit

To send you final feedback, our editors will take up to four weeks, depending on the scope of work and word count. They will then send your edited manuscript and evaluation of the same back to you via email.

Questions & Answers

If you have questions about the edit or any of the feedback shared, you can send all your questions in one concise email. The editor will clarify your doubts, and close the loop.

Writing Sample

Send up to 8 pages of your manuscript in a .doc format, and share with us what kind of editing service you are looking for via e-mail.

First Editorial Assessment

Bound’s editorial team will read your work carefully, prepare a suggested quote and timeline, and chose the best editor for your writing style, subject matter, and genre.

Budget & Payment

Once the budget and timeline has been approved in writing, we will send you an invoice. Only when the payment is received and officially confirmed by team Bound will your editing slot be booked.

Feedback & Edit

To send you final feedback, our editors will take up to four weeks, depending on the scope of work and word count. They will then send your edited manuscript and evaluation of the same back to you via email.

Questions & Answers

If you have questions about the edit or any of the feedback shared, you can send all your questions in one concise email. The editor will clarify your doubts, and close the loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bound believes in an in-depth briefing phase BEFORE the project kicks off. This phase includes the detailed understanding of expectations from the client’s side as well as mapping out the required skill set for the talent. By never skipping this step, Bound ensures transparency, and creates a collaborative and positive environment geared to deliver truly impactful results. If you want to see a sample, contact us here.
Bound guarantees the discrete handling of your manuscript. Your content is not shared with any other team member or outside personnel, expect for the editor that works with you. All project-relevant working files (e.g., feedback versions of your drafts) are stored securely within the Bound’s IT system, and will be deleted post the completion of the project. We can sign an NDA, if required
Based on your subject and genre, we find the best editor for you. All of our Bound editors have worked with publishing houses, and have gone through a rigorous vetting process, spearheaded by our team.

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