CJ Editing

CJ Editing Fiction Editing Services for Independent Authors

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE I’m so fortunate to be doing this for a job, and editors do seem to book up quite quickly, so if...
14/01/2026

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
I’m so fortunate to be doing this for a job, and editors do seem to book up quite quickly, so if you’re needing an editor this year look no further!!

DM or find me on Insta to book in for a free sample edit to see if we’d make a good fit!

Updates! New year, new time for sharing why I do what I do (And trying to get on top of all of my socials… sorry fb) DM ...
13/01/2026

Updates!
New year, new time for sharing why I do what I do
(And trying to get on top of all of my socials… sorry fb)

DM or find me on Insta to book in your free sample edit!!

Thought I should finally share my actual pricing 😅My main reason for editing has always been, and will always be, to mak...
08/01/2025

Thought I should finally share my actual pricing 😅
My main reason for editing has always been, and will always be, to make independent publishing as accessible as possible
Part of that is lower prices - and though these may seem high, I do offer long-term payment plans and also offer other options as well if necessary.

I have made my comprehensive edit slightly cheaper than Dev on its own, because then it offers a cheaper option for hitting everything at once. My proofreads on their own, and any smaller manuscript sit at the flat rate as well.

All edit rounds come with a free final proofread.
Message or email for a free sample edit - let me know if you have any questions or concerns as well
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How this is my life I have no idea 🥹 to all of the authors that have taken a chance on me I will forever be grateful to ...
08/01/2025

How this is my life I have no idea 🥹 to all of the authors that have taken a chance on me I will forever be grateful to you!
But I’m finally opening my books for April!

I have limited space available (which is insane) - I also have spots for later on in the year, so if you would like to place a tentative booking with me or organise a free sample edit I am more than willing!

Message or email for a free sample edit - or if you have any questions or concerns 🥰
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Street Teams ✨Your very own marketing team! Being an independent author is incredibly hard, especially when you factor i...
05/01/2025

Street Teams ✨
Your very own marketing team!
Being an independent author is incredibly hard, especially when you factor in that you actually have to market your work as well as write it?! Hardcore
Street teams are a fantastic way to get reach; help you with your marketing; and have a solid team to bounce ideas off and help while you finish writing your next book
You can create posts for them, or even ask if they would be so kind to help you make posts for your work. The sky is basically the limit for your street team, and getting the right crew together can make all the difference

Not only do they help balance your marketing load - especially before publication - they also help get your work out there. You may have 500 followers, and your 5 members might have 100-5000 followers, who might all be different to your 500 - which means you can get your work out to even more people than just your followers. How awesome is that?
Street teams are also voluntary, and can be the crew you send your PR boxes to (if you wish), which means you are giving back to these awesome people when you can.

A free “fill out this form” call-out is always a great way to get your street team together.
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✨ARC Readers 🎉Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) readers are one of the best marketing tools to keep in your arsenal. They are u...
04/01/2025

✨ARC Readers 🎉
Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) readers are one of the best marketing tools to keep in your arsenal. They are used by big publishers and independent authors; I’m sure you’ve seen them around.
The best thing about ARC readers is that you don’t have to have a set number of them, and they are a free call-out. You can get them to fill out a form to apply, and you can choose how many you would like to send out. Physical copies can be given out, but due to the cost of them, it can be a lot for the author to tackle. Ebooks are often preferred and there are so many wonderful sites to help you distribute to everyone
ARC readers also provide early reviews, they help to get the word out, beyond just your socials, and they often allow for new people to find you and your works.
ARC readers do not owe you a review, though they are heavily appreciated, and controlling what they post can be a big turn off. I would suggest having a basic set of rules for ARC readers that include posting schedule; whether you wish to be tagged in the review (good or bad) or not; and where you would like them to post
It is also important to note, that reviews are not mandatory. ARCs are a marketing tool, not a sponsorship or contracted agreement.

Utilising ARC readers can be the best thing for you as a writer, and allows you to share the brunt of marketing for your book before publication
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Alpha and Beta Teams ✨ Teams such as these two can be invaluable in your writing process It can be difficult to find you...
04/01/2025

Alpha and Beta Teams ✨
Teams such as these two can be invaluable in your writing process
It can be difficult to find your people, as you want a small group of people you trust and who read the genre(s) you’re writing (no use getting thriller readers to alpha or beta your contemporary romance)
Alpha teams are your first point of contact with the book. Some authors need people reading as they are writing or after the second draft to help piece the puzzle together. Best to have 2-3 close people to alpha for you, to keep you motivated and push you through those inevitable imposter syndrome days.
Beta teams come in a little bit later in the process, most authors hand over their manuscripts to beta readers after the 4th(ish) draft, and complete a self-edit after that before handing the manuscript to a professional editor

Why are they important/helpful though?
Both of them offer your “many eyes”, each person will catch something different and help build your story into something great. They are also an amazing option for authors who may not have the funds for a complete developmental edit either, as these teams can help find those moments that might need to be swapped around or removed
When you get the right team for you, they help push you and encourage you to give something a go.
They are absolutely not necessary, and if you struggle to find people you bounce off of or trust, that is more than okay
When finding your crew, make sure you have set questions or things for them to look out for when you send them your manuscript. If you are sensitive to criticism, let them know. Communication is huge with these teams and you will find the more you let your team know, the more they can help.

Even video game developers; movie makers - basically every art thing ever - use alpha and beta teams to help smooth out all the rough edges, and paired with a really good professional editor, your book can shine
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Do you have to…? The short answer is always no, you don’t HAVE to do anything But! In saying that, alpha teams and beta ...
12/12/2024

Do you have to…?
The short answer is always no, you don’t HAVE to do anything
But! In saying that, alpha teams and beta teams are a godsend. If you find the right, trustworthy, team you can cut out part of your professional edits (this does not mean cut them out completely)
Many eyes make light work, and help make sure your story is approachable and well put together

It can, however, be difficult to find such a close group of people, so make sure you are being honest if your team are not helpful to you and your process
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Proofreading ✨ One of my favourite parts of editing (who am I kidding I get a hard on for all of them) but I love the im...
11/12/2024

Proofreading ✨
One of my favourite parts of editing (who am I kidding I get a hard on for all of them) but I love the importance of a great proofread
I will always shout from the rooftops, or at least heavily encourage, authors to have multiple editors complete the final proofread before publication
This is for the same reason to hire an editor for the other steps, if you read something enough you tend to miss more errors

Now, a proofread should cover a very very very small amount of each of the other steps, it is not a full comprehensive rewrite or dev edit, so if an author approaches you (or you approach an editor) for a proofread, make sure they are only doing that.
A proofread covers all of the minor errors that get missed due to human error, which is why I encourage multiple proofreads if possible

We are all human, so errors are bound to happen, but having many eyes helps find as many mistakes as possible
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