Book Cover Doctors - Who They Are and What They Do

Since I began putting out my name to become a doctor of books times ago, I've discovered that there's a lot of misinformation about the term. Most commonly, people believe that a book doctor fixes books, repairs bindings, or helps to heal damaged books.

However, that's not the case. Book doctors are independent editor who aids writers to prepare their manuscripts to submit to editors or agents. Publishing houses may hire independent editors to edit books they've already purchased however, the majority of book doctors I've met are involved in the early stage, helping identify every little flaw in the plot of the writer or research, to poor research and errors in the grammar, usage and mechanics.

A lot of book cover doctors have experience as editors in publishing houses. Others are experienced authors who love to develop other writers' abilities.

There is an elite group of editors who are fraudsters. They profit from people's desire to be published, give them optimistic predictions regarding the chances of their book's success, then take the client's money and go away.

If you're a writer and thinks that you can benefit from the assistance that an editorial consultant can provide here's how you can distinguish the honest ones from the frauds. A good book doctor is not:

Make sure your book is guaranteed to be published. Publishers purchase books for many different reasons. Even when a book doctor makes the best efforts to assist you in writing an excellent manuscript, there is no guarantee that your book will sell to any person.

Inform you that your novel is sure to be a bestseller. There is no way to predict the market's whims and unless your book's brand can be identified as Grisham or Steel or Clancy or Koontz or King or a different "brand," the changes of being on the list of bestsellers are not that great. The process of becoming popular is often more about savvy marketing and relentless marketing in the same way as craft and talent.

Then, take your book away. A professional book doctor will be in contact with you on a regular basis.

Write your book with no written agreement. This document clarifies the respective responsibilities and timelines, as well as fees and other specifics. Book doctoring is a profession and must be treated as it is. Avoid editors who are hobbyists.

Be evasive and fuzzy when you request references. A book doctor who is reputable will be more than happy to prove their professionalism.

Accept all kinds of books. The majority of editors specialize in certain genres. There are some excellent romance editors. Many are fans of science and fantasy. Some editors of nonfiction are only interested in self-help books or those on Renaissance art.

Make sure that the total amount is paid in advance. While the majority of agreements state that a percentage of the fee must be paid at the time of concluding the agreement, the requirement of the entire fee in the beginning is unprofessional.

If you're considering hiring a book-doctoral, you are required to do your due diligence. Ask questions. Review references. Speak to the editor for a while. It's likely that you'll be with each other for a long time It's best to be friendly.

The other obligation is to finish your part of the task. If you want your book doctor to complete the most effective job and you want to complete the best job you can also. We're all a team. If your book doctor is concerned more about your work that you, then you're in the wrong place for work.