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# STRONG FINISH

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://strongfinish.net/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [How to Improve Your Proofreading Skills: 10 Expert Tips](https://strongfinish.net/proofreading/ten-tips-to-improve-your-proofreading-skills/): Today's post offers 10 expert tips on how to improve your proofreading skills.
- [How to Have a Successful Author-Editor Relationship](https://strongfinish.net/editor-and-author/how-to-have-a-successful-author-editor-relationship/): Whether you're a writer who is just starting out or you're an author who has been publishing books for years, developing and maintaining a successful author-editor relationship is key.
- [How to Apply Your Editor’s Markup: A Track Changes Tutorial](https://strongfinish.net/editing/how-to-apply-your-editors-markup-a-track-changes-tutorial/): In this post, I'll provide a Microsoft Word Track Changes tutorial to explain how to apply your editor's markup.
- [How to Number Pages for a Self-Published Book Layout](https://strongfinish.net/self-publishing/how-to-number-pages-for-a-self-published-book-layout/): In this post, I'll cover how to number pages for a self-published book layout.
- [How to Format Your Manuscript Like a Pro](https://strongfinish.net/formatting/how-to-format-your-manuscript-like-a-pro/): In this post, I'll review how to format your manuscript before you send it to your editor.
- [How to Hire a Book Editor](https://strongfinish.net/editor-and-author/how-to-hire-a-book-editor/): Your manuscript is ready for editing. But when you google “hire a book editor,” a mere 70 million+ results show up—and that number increases daily.

## Pages
- [Client Reviews](https://strongfinish.net/client-reviews-book-editing/): Working with hundreds of authors and 28 trade publishers and imprints over the years (including three of the Big Five: Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster), I’ve drawn heavily from this high-quality talent well. Along with my editorial expertise, I apply my publishing insights and insider experience to each and every new manuscript. These reviews of my book editing highlight my ability to make meaningful improvements.
- [Self-Publishing Services](https://strongfinish.net/self-publishing/): If you are considering publishing your book on your own, my self-publishing services can help you determine your next steps.
- [Copywriting and Research Services](https://strongfinish.net/copywriting-services/): Adding my professional copywriting services to your project will persuade your audience to act, whether it’s to buy a product or subscribe to an idea. I apply thirty-eight years of wordsmith expertise along with the relevant style guide for your project.
- [Proofreading Services](https://strongfinish.net/proofreading-services/): As the last stage of quality control, my proofreading services ensure that your text is error-free, your design and formatting are consistent, and your message is maximized. I apply thirty-eight years of expertise along with the relevant style guide for your project.
- [Copy Editing Services](https://strongfinish.net/copy-editing-services/): My professional copy editing services get down to the nuts and bolts of language. I apply thirty-eight years of expertise along with the relevant style guide for your project.
- [Line Editing Services](https://strongfinish.net/line-editing-services/): Once the big picture editing is complete, my line editing services focus on finessing your style, tone, and flow. I apply thirty-eight years of expertise along with the relevant style guide for your project.
- [Manuscript Evaluation Services](https://strongfinish.net/manuscript-evaluation-services/): My manuscript evaluation services are usually the first step you will take in the editorial process.
- [Substantive Editing Services](https://strongfinish.net/substantive-editing-services/): My substantive / developmental editing services typically follow through on the points raised in your manuscript evaluation. Note, however, that an evaluation is not always a mandatory first step.
- [Privacy Policy](https://strongfinish.net/privacy-policy-professional-editor/): The Strong Finish privacy policy is straightforward: A client’s personal information will not be sold or rented to, or shared with, any other party ever, period. Strong Finish Editorial Design and strongfinish.net do not collect personal  information about a client except when the client specifically and knowingly provides it for business use only.
- [Bestsellers](https://strongfinish.net/best-selling-books/): As one of the best book editors in the industry, I’ve been helping produce bestselling books for almost four decades. As both an in-house and contract book editor, I’ve contributed editorial and production services to the 70 national and international bestsellers showcased below.
- [Awards](https://strongfinish.net/book-awards/): It is truly satisfying to see the award-winning books I’ve contributed to earn recognition, whether local, national, or international. So far my clients have earned 154 celebrations of excellence. See the following book awards list for specific details.
- [Strong Finish Book Editing Services](https://strongfinish.net/): First-class professional book editing services for four decades, including manuscript evaluation, substantive editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and production support.
- [Portfolio](https://strongfinish.net/books-portfolio/): My book editor portfolio  includes 70 bestsellers, 154 award-winners, and many titles adapted for theatre, film, and television. Working for publishers as an in-house editor since 1988, then as co-founder of the editing services powerhouse Strong Finish since 2006, I have helped more than 1100 stories get told well for four decades.
- [Contact](https://strongfinish.net/contact-professional-editing-services/): Free consult about what our collaboration can do for you and your manuscript. Strictly confidential. Serious inquiries only.
- [About](https://strongfinish.net/about-your-book-editor/): I’m Heather Sangster, one of the world’s leading professional book editors. I’ve been working with prominent publishers, including three of the Big Five: Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster; established and emerging authors; and a variety of companies since 1988 and as Strong Finish since 2006.

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