BooksToday was founded by publishing veterans who saw a gap between raw talent and polished perfection. We are a collective of editors, proofreaders, and book lovers completely dedicated to making your voice heard.
We believe that every great story deserves to be told with absolute clarity and impact. Our fundamental drive is to build the bridge between a promising rough draft and a masterfully published book.
To provide authors of all backgrounds with accessible, high-tier editorial services that refine their narrative structures, polish their prose, and prepare their manuscripts for the rigors of traditional and independent publishing.
To become the industry standard for freelance literary editing, fostering a global community of writers who feel completely confident and supported throughout the intense journey of publishing a book.
Behind every successfully published book is a well-oiled machine. BooksToday operates as a decentralized but highly synchronized network of literary professionals.
Operating seamlessly across 12 time zones.
We aren't just an agency; we are a dedicated publishing ecosystem. Our organizational structure is designed to remove friction from the editing process, allowing our creatives to focus purely on what matters: the words on the page.
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Every editor undergoes a multi-stage testing process before joining our network. We accept less than 2% of applicants.
We invest heavily in our team's growth, keeping up with shifting market trends, genre tropes, and publishing standards.
BooksToday was founded by a small group of three passionate freelance editors sitting in a coffee shop, realizing independent authors needed better access to traditional publishing-level critiques.
We launched our first online portal, allowing authors globally to submit their drafts securely. This year, we successfully edited and polished over 150 full-length manuscripts.
To ensure high-quality feedback, we expanded our team to include dedicated genre specialists. From Sci-Fi world-builders to Non-Fiction fact-checkers, our roster grew to 25 elite editors.
Today, BooksToday stands as a premier editorial service. We have helped thousands of authors hit bestseller lists, secure literary agents, and proudly publish their life's work.
An editor's job is not to rewrite the book in their own style. We meticulously ensure that your unique authorial voice remains intact and shines brighter through our edits.
Your intellectual property is fiercely protected. We operate under strict NDAs, ensuring your unreleased manuscripts, plot ideas, and outlines are completely secure.
We don't sugarcoat structural issues, but we never tear down an author. Our feedback is always detailed, highly actionable, and delivered with absolute professionalism.
Publishing runs on tight schedules. When we agree on a deadline for your manuscript return, we hit it. Period. You will always know exactly when to expect your edits back.
A romance novel cannot be edited the same way as a dry technical manual. We respect genre conventions, reader expectations, and the specific pacing required.
We never use Generative AI to rewrite your prose. Your book is evaluated by a real human being with a pulse, an education, and a deep love for literature.
Our leadership team ensures that every manuscript that passes through our portal meets the highest standards of the publishing industry.
Head of Fiction
Former big-five acquiring editor. Sarah specializes in structural narrative overhauls for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Thriller genres. She focuses heavily on world-building logic and character arcs.
Lead Copy Editor
David has a master's degree in linguistics and an eagle eye for typographical errors. He leads the line-editing division, ensuring every sentence flows perfectly without altering the author's voice.
Head of Non-Fiction
Elena oversees all memoirs, biographies, and business books. With a background in journalism, she ensures fact-checking accuracy, clear thesis progression, and immaculate print formatting.