"Filling pages with words does not make one an author; virtually anyone can do that.
Over 350 issues could prevent your book manuscript from being published. As your book editor recommended by Preditors & Editors (see listing under "Writing2Sell" and "Michael Garrett") and listed in the Literary Marketplace, I'll help you make a positive impression on publishers and readers alike."

MICHAEL GARRETT

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LEARN HOW TO IMPRESS MAJOR PUBLISHERS
There's a big difference between writing for publication and preparing reports for school assignments. Most of what you'll learn through an edit isn't taught in high school or college, thus editors who have only academic credentials and little experience with major publishers don't even know half of what is necessary to make a manuscript meet commercial publishing standards.

Twenty-Plus Years of
Professional Book
Editing Experience
With New York Publishers

Your best choice among all book editors for:

mystery
suspense
romance
thriller
horror
mainstream
non-fiction
Western

On a case-by-case basis
I often agree to edit the following:

science fiction
fantasy
Christian

Michael Garrett's
editorial services are listed
in THE LITERARY MARKETPLACE,
the publishing industry's official directory
of leading professional resources.

Place yourself among good company!

I've worked in an editorial capacity with the prestigious authors below and dozens more:

Stephen King
Joyce Carol Oates
Richard Christian Matheson
Lawrence Block
Max Allan Collins
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Richard Laymon
Jack Ketchum
Brian Lumley
Ramsey Campbell
Bentley Little
Greg Kihn
Nancy A. Collins

Why trust your book manuscript
to anyone else?

INTERVIEW WITH
MICHAEL GARRETT

Stephen King's First Editor,
Affordable,  Thorough, 

LOW, REASONABLE RATES!

"I signed a contract today with a publisher in the Los Angles area. I don't believe I could have gotten my foot in the door without your help."

                                                   David Huffstetler
                                                   Lexington, SC

                           What does book editing cost?
More edit, lower cost! Other editors with comparable experience may charge more, but that doesn't mean their edits are greater in scope. MORE

What can I realistically expect from eBooks and self-publication?

Misleading information about this issue abounds. Common sense tells you, however, that there will soon MORE

Why do I need a book editor?
You have only one opportunity to make a first impression on a publisher; a professional manuscript edit will maximize the impression you make. MORE

What can I expect from a book edit?
My book edit includes marking up your manuscript and providing a thorough report that is rarely less than fifteen single-spaced pages in length. MORE

What is the most important consideration
in selecting a book editor?
How can someone who has never rejected manuscripts for a major publisher know how to warn you about problems that could lead to manuscript rejection? MORE



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Before you hire a manuscript editor,
check this site for assurance that no complaints
have been filed against him/her.




"[Michael Garrett’s] comments about
writing and publishing are right on!"

 Kirk Polking
 Former Director,
 Writer’s Digest School

SPIRITUAL FILM

CLICK HERE to view a short spiritual film written,
produced and directed by Michael Garrett.

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N S U
AboutWords
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Writer's Digest School Editorial Associate!
Honest,  Professional  Results

YOUR EDIT COULD START TODAY!

"My agent called to tell me we received an offer for a three-book deal from Penguin. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the knowledge you passed on
to me. I learned so much from you."

                                  Cecy Robson

How long does book editing take?
Turn-around time is dependent upon my workload.. MORE

My manuscript has already been professionally edited, but there still seems to be a problem. Should I invest in a second edit?
I've edited numerous manuscripts that had already been edited and, in all honesty MORE


Should a manuscript be given
a complete reading first before
an actual edit commences?
Since your success with a publisher will ultimately depend upon the first impression that you make on a publisher, your editor should approach your manuscript based upon first impressions as well. MORE

Why should I avoid sample edits?
Even the weakest of manuscript editors can appear deceptively strong on the basis of marks on a few pages of text. MORE

Why is book manuscript format so important?
If your book manuscript doesn't look the way publishers expect it to, they are likely to reject it without reading a single word. MORE

Where can I find out if a book editor I'm
considering has been involved in dishonest practices?
Verify a prospective book editor's credentials and check Preditors and Editors MORE

Do you have more book editing questions?
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Why should Michael Garrett be your manuscript editor of choice? CLICK HERE

A professional book edit is like having a private tutor to guide you toward publication success!

YOU'LL FIND A MARK ON VIRTUALLY EVERY PAGE!


If you're serious about improving your writing, be prepared for an overload of markings and suggestions. You'll not find a more intensive learning experience than a book edit from me.

Review comment regarding
the editorial quality of
Michael Garrett's HOT BLOOD series:

"HOT BLOOD 13 maintains its standing
as one of the best edited anthologies of
original fiction in any genre."

                                                 -- Joseph Hartlaub
                                                BookReporter.com

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