Cihaiyura

Editorial Sample Edit

Editorial Sample Edit

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Authors who want to see our editing before committing
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Before booking a full edit
You receive
An edited excerpt with comments, and a recommendation for your manuscript
Turnaround
1 to 2 weeks

See how we edit before you commit.

Choosing an editor is a significant decision, and it is difficult to judge from a description alone.

A sample edit lets you experience our editorial approach first-hand. Our editor works on an agreed excerpt of your manuscript exactly as they would on the full book.

Prices for

Indicative pricing

Starting from₹1,000

Inclusive of GST. Your final quote and timeline are confirmed in writing after your consultation.

Indicative pricing

Starting fromUS$50

Invoiced in US dollars. Your final quote and timeline are confirmed in writing after your consultation.

Book a free consultation

A free call with our editorial team. We read your sample, recommend the right service, and confirm your quote and timeline before any work begins. No commitment.

What's included

  • An edited excerpt, agreed with you in advance
  • Comments showing how your editor approaches your writing
  • A recommendation on the type of edit your manuscript needs

What's not included

  • Editing of the rest of your manuscript
  • An editorial letter for the full book

How it works

  1. Request a sample edit. Use the consultation form and choose Editorial Sample Edit.
  2. Choose your excerpt. Usually your opening chapter, or the section you most want feedback on. Email it to cihaiyura@gmail.com.
  3. Quote. We confirm the price based on excerpt length.
  4. The edit. We return the edited excerpt with comments by email.

FAQs

Which part of my manuscript should I send?

Your opening chapter is usually the most useful, since it is what readers, agents and publishers see first.

Do I have to book a full edit afterwards?

No. The sample edit is a standalone service.

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