What are some indicators that a manuscript is ready for publication or self-editing services?

A manuscript is ready for editing services when the author has done everything possible on their end to complete it. This includes multiple drafts and self-editing. Ideally, a bit of feedback from beta readers should be incorporated in the self-editing stages as well, or else critiques from other writers.

A manuscript is ready for publication once it’s been edited, and then it can be formatted. After formatting, the novel is then proofread before being published.