How a Combined Copyediting and Inclusion Review Service Can Boost Your 2025 Titles and Streamline Your Workflow
Claire Philip
Editor, author and publishing trainer specialising in children's non-fiction and inclusion consultancy
Halloween has come and gone and that means we are on the home stretch till Christmas!
As the year wraps up, many publishers will be putting the finishing touches on books set for release in the new year, prepping holiday marketing and maybe even strategizing for next year's list.
That's a lot of work! My combined copyediting and inclusion review service can help your in-house team tackle all of this with ease, bringing quality, inclusivity and efficiency to your editorial processes.
Here’s how it can make a difference right now.
Finishing touches for spring releases
Books scheduled for spring 2025 may be entering the final stages of editing, where every detail matters. With a combined copyediting and inclusion review, you can polish content and ensure it authentically resonates with readers, all in one go.
This approach saves time while ensuring each title is not just well-crafted but also inclusive.
Increase marketing potential with inclusive content
Parents, caregivers, teachers and gift-buyers are always searching for books that reflect the world around them. With a combined review, your titles can confidently reach diverse audiences. Just take a look at the popularity of Instagram pages such as @thelittleliterarysociety and @weneeddiversebooks. Diversity and inclusion matters to book buyers.
An inclusively edited book is easier to market, helping you create promotional content that speaks to everyone and drives sales during the busiest calendar moments of the year.
Strengthen catalogues and sales meetings with inclusive titles
Sales meetings and catalogue preparation are crucial times to highlight each book’s strengths. When you can say that your titles are both expertly edited and thoughtfully inclusive, they stand out in a truly meaningful way.
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A combined review means that your team can feel confident promoting these books to retailers, librarians and educators, knowing they truly reflect today’s readers.
Save money by working with one person for both edits
Using one editor for both copyediting and inclusion review is an efficient, budget-friendly choice. Rather than coordinating between two freelancers or extending your timeline, this streamlined approach gets you a polished, inclusive book in less time.
This is especially helpful as you work to maximize budgets and keep things simple for your team. I've worked in-house for many years and I know how terribly stressful things can be, especially in the run up to Christmas. Let me help!
To find out more about my combined service, please read my previous article:
Find out more about me (including more examples of my work) and the other lovely editors and designers I work with at: www.gingerbreadmooncreative.co.uk