10 Reasons You Need to Hire an Editing Service

Welcome to the world of professional editing services. Here you will find dozens of different styles of pens, pencils, computer programs, and books, oh man, we got books. We’ve got dictionaries, thesauruses, style guides, inspirational writing resources, and so much more. Here in our world we have several of the brightest minds who have been trained to notice every detail of the English language.

I bet you didn’t know the world of professional editing services was so brilliant. Here are 10 more things you might not have thought about…these are the 10 reasons you need professional editing services.

1. You don’t have time

Don’t take time away from your core business. Leave the editing to someone who has the time.

2. You still don’t know when to use “me” and when to use “I”

This is a tough one that even talented editors have to think twice about sometimes. Don’t risk making the mistake or waste the time trying to figure it out. Hire an editing service.

3. Forget pronouns — You don’t know how to spell Mississippi

If writing and proofreading aren’t your thing, don’t feel bad. Many writers know when to get help. An editing service can double as a writing coach and an educator too, so if you are looking for help to bring your writing to the next level — the professional level — then you know what to do.

4. Experience has taught you that you always need a second set of eyes

Oh yes, a wise one you are. You do need a second set of eyes to notice the things you can’t see.

5. You want to self-publish your ebook or book

Authors who work with a publisher will typically have an editor he or she can work with closely. But if you are self-publishing, then you don’t have that luxury. Take it into your own hands and have your book professionally copy edited before it goes to press.

6. The project is important and you need reassurance that it will be excellent

When your proposal, report, or white paper is a critically important body of work, why would you risk any mistakes? Hire an editing service to ensure you have created the best document possible.

7. You want to save money

When you self-edit or rely on your staff to edit materials, you take time away from other important tasks, which costs money. Additionally, you run the risk of making expensive mistakes that a professional would have noticed. Hire an editing service to edit faster and cheaper than you could do yourself.

8. Well written copy sells

If your business and/or marketing is driven by content, then shouldn’t it be superb? Imagine going to a trade show and picking up five brochures for five similar businesses. Would you choose a company with poorly written marketing materials?

9. You hate it

Hire someone who loves their copy editing job.

10. Because good copy can last forever

Well, maybe not forever, but good copy can last awhile. Avoid future revisions and rewrites by doing it right the first time.

No. 2 Pen provides copy editing services for both small and large projects. If you are an author, contact us to learn about our per page pricing. Likewise, if you are a business looking to hire a copywriter for smaller, on-demand copy editing projects, we can help you too. Just contact us to learn how.

ps – This is one of many posts you’ll see this month devoted to copy editing and our professional editing services. Check back to read more each week.

The No. 2 Pen is a full-service writing and communications company. Contact us to discuss your writing projects and editing needs.