The difference between a finished manuscript and a published book is the quality of the edit and the rewrite.
Editing sells manuscripts.
A good editor never prescribes but works with the writer to bring out the best in the story. Laura Boon has over fifteen years' experience in the book industry and as an editor.
As an Accredited Editor with the Institute for Professional Editors (IPEd), Laura helps writers with story arc, plot, character, setting and other elements. She also provides copy editing and proofreading services and can help with the two key elements in the pitching and submissions process: the synopsis and query letter.
About Laura
Laura Boon worked as a book publicist for 30 years and an editor for over 15 years. She is an Accredited Editor with the Institute for Professional Editors (IPEd) and gets a great deal of pleasure from helping writers polish their manuscripts.
What Laura’s clients say…
‘Laura’s astute guidance and feedback during my initial edits was absolutely invaluable!’ Rae Cairns, author of The Good Mother (thriller)
Link to: https://www.raecairns.com
‘I can highly recommend It’s All Write proofreading and editing services. Laura is thorough and accurate. She takes the angst out of apostrophes, the confusion out of commas and colons and makes diplomatic suggestions when some of the words dashed off in a fit of creative frenzy don’t quite make sense.’ Dr Terri Green, author of The Swordmaster’s Daughter (historical fiction)
Link to: https://www.terrigreen.com.au
‘I highly recommend Laura for all your editing needs. Her feedback and guidance is done so with such support and encouragement that it made the whole daunting experience of editing my first novel a pleasure.’ Katie Montinero, author of The Girl in the Sunflower Dress (YA)
Link to: https://www.katiemontinaro.com
‘My debut novel, Dark Dreams of a Stranger, would not have come together without Laura’s expert advice and guidance on the plot, setting, POV, and other features. I have learned a great deal from Laura and will continue to use her services in the future. If you have completed your first draft and need feedback, Laura is the best person to seek assistance from. On a scale of ten, I would rate It’s All Write editing services 10/10.’ Raven S. Taiyab, Dark Dreams of a Stranger (paranormal romance)
Link to: https://www.ravenstaiyab.com
‘Laura is gold. She has been wonderfully generous with her time and advice in helping me navigate my way into the daunting world of publishing. Her copy edit was professional, insightful and comprehensive and deftly knocked my manuscript into submission-ready shape! I am so grateful for her encouragement, industry knowledge and commitment to my writing and look forward to a long and mutually rewarding professional relationship and friendship.’ Angela Sheiner, The Inheritance (literary contemporary fiction)
'It was a pleasure working with Laura Boon as she edited my book. Laura was thorough and I learned so much from her. She wrote a comprehensive assessment which had many important suggestions, which I implemented. Now my book is well written, and I could not have done it without her insightful help. Laura also made herself available for follow-up queries and we talked for almost three hours regarding her corrections. Her assistance was so beneficial, on so many levels, in my aspirations of becoming a published author. Thank you, Laura.' Dr Michael Davey, The Three: An Ancient Scroll (speculative YA). Bestselling author of Journey of Hope
Link to: https://jmichaeldavey.com.au
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“Editing is easy. All you have to do is cross
the wrong words out.”
Mark Twain - writer and publisher
