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Structural analysis and chapter-level feedback for nonfiction manuscripts in progress.
Inquire →Verification of claims, citations, and data accuracy across your entire draft.
Inquire →Market-aware cover concepts for nonfiction genres including memoir, business, and science.
Inquire →Platform selection, formatting requirements, and distribution strategy for independent authors.
Inquire →Crafting compelling proposals for traditional publishers, including market analysis and chapter outlines.
Inquire →Sentence-level polish, grammar correction, and consistency checks before publication.
Inquire →Positioning, audience development, and pre-launch strategy for nonfiction writers.
Inquire →Professional page layout for print and digital editions, including tables, figures, and footnotes.
Inquire →Guidance on image rights, excerpt permissions, and intellectual property for nonfiction works.
Inquire →Professional indexing for academic, technical, and reference nonfiction titles.
Inquire →Different stages need different support. Use this table to identify which services match your current position.
| Stage | Your Situation | Recommended Service | Typical Duration | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea | You have a concept but no structure | Book Proposal Development | 3–5 weeks | Publishable proposal document |
| Draft | First draft complete, unsure of structure | Developmental Editing | 4–8 weeks | Restructured, focused manuscript |
| Revision | Revised draft, needs accuracy check | Fact-Checking & Source Audit | 2–4 weeks | Verified, citation-ready text |
| Polish | Near-final manuscript, needs language cleanup | Line Editing & Proofreading | 1–3 weeks | Publication-ready prose |
| Production | Ready for layout and design | Interior Typesetting + Cover Design | 2–4 weeks | Print-ready and digital files |
| Launch | Book is designed, need distribution plan | Self-Publishing Guidance + Platform Building | 2–6 weeks | Live book with audience strategy |
Fiction editing centres on voice and narrative arc. Nonfiction editing is about argument integrity, evidence flow, and reader trust. A developmental editor for nonfiction must understand the subject well enough to challenge the author's logic — not just smooth the prose.
Published in our editorial notes, January 2025
Agents and publishers reject most nonfiction proposals not because the idea is weak, but because the market positioning is absent. We've helped authors reframe their books around what readers actually search for, resulting in acquisitions at mid-tier and independent presses across Ireland and the UK.
Case reference: Three proposals placed in 2024
For academic and reference nonfiction, a poorly constructed index can sink a book's utility. Our indexing service uses subject-specialist indexers who understand the terminology of your field, producing indexes that reviewers and librarians actually notice.
"The fact-checking service caught two significant errors in my health science manuscript that would have undermined my credibility. Worth every cent."
— Marcus Dunne, Gut Logic (2023)
"I came with a messy 90,000-word draft and left with a structured 72,000-word book that actually made sense. The developmental edit was transformative."
— Aoife Brennan, The Quiet Disruption (2024)
"Their self-publishing guidance saved me from making expensive mistakes with formatting and distribution. I launched on three platforms in under a month."
— Tomás Ó Riain, Fieldwork (2024)
We don't operate like a production line. Each project gets a named editor who stays with your manuscript from intake to delivery. Our approach is consultative — we discuss changes, explain reasoning, and ensure you retain ownership of your voice.
| Response time | Within 2 working days |
| Sample edit | Free 1,500-word sample for new clients |
| Payment | 50% upfront, 50% on delivery |
| Revisions | One round included; additional rounds at hourly rate |
Based in Laceyfield, Louisiana — serving authors across Ireland and internationally.
| Factor | Traditional Route | Self-Publishing with NW Support |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline to publication | 18–36 months | 3–6 months |
| Creative control | Limited — publisher decides cover, title, structure | Full — you approve every element |
| Royalty rate | 7–15% of net | 35–70% depending on platform |
| Upfront cost to author | None (but advance may be small) | €1,200–€4,500 depending on services |
| Marketing support | Variable — often minimal for debut authors | Author-led with strategic guidance from NW |
| Rights ownership | Publisher holds rights for contract term | Author retains all rights |
Effective: 1 March 2025
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Effective: 1 March 2025
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Services: All services listed on this site are subject to availability and individual scoping. Quoted timelines and pricing are estimates and may vary based on manuscript length, complexity, and scope changes.
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