I thought my book was ready for editing, but it's not. What now?

Once in a while, I get a manuscript that's not ready for the selected editing service. It might be for Oops Detection and it turns out that the project really needs another editing pass. If this happens, I'll let you know. Please don't shoot the messenger. 🙂 As well, you might have thought you just needed proofreading, but it turns out that you need more in-depth work done. Again, please don't be mad at me for this. I don't like being the bearer of bad news any more than you like being the recipient, but at the same time, I want your book to be the best it can be. If you contracted for editing to begin with, we can figure out the difference in your estimated bill and go from there. If you're an Oops Detection client, your fee will be prorated for work done so far and the remainder credited toward the initial deposit for proofreading. Of course, you're always free to settle your invoice as it stands and make other arrangements for editing.

For more information on what to expect at the various steps of the editing process, check out my article Great Expectations: What to Expect during the Editing Process.