I will line edit and copy edit your novel or proofread

4.9
4.9

United Kingdom

I speak English

121 orders completed

Gig Summary

Line, Copy, and Developmental Editor, Proofreader, and Beta Reader

I have years of experience as a professional line, copy, and developmental editor, as well as a proofreader and beta reader. My services are tailored to your specific needs. I hold an MA in Creative ...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

I will edit your text directly for spelling, punctuation, grammar, voice and tone, word choice, sentence structure, clarity, readability, continuity, and overall flow. All changes will be tracked.


Please let me know if there are any areas you would like me to focus on more closely.


Feel free to message me for editing examples.


Packages:

  • Basic: Up to 10,000 words.
  • Standard: Up to 50,000 words.
  • Premium: Up to 100,000 words.


Packages are based on word count. Message me for a custom offer.


You may submit creative fiction or non-fiction in any genre, including (but not limited to):

  • Young Adult (YA)
  • Middle Grade
  • Children's
  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Romance
  • Horror
  • Memoir
  • Self-Help


I am comfortable editing in British, American, Canadian, and Australian English and will follow your preferred standard.


I do not edit or provide feedback on structure, narrative arc, or character development. For these services, please see my developmental editing gig or message me for a combined package.


I do not rewrite large sections of your work or offer ghostwriting services.


Confidentiality Promise: I will never share or copy any of your original work.

Language:

English

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Children’s books

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Horror/ thriller

Audience :

General readers

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Children

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Teen / young adult

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Adult

Tone:

Conversational

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Humorous

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Serious

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Emotional

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Dramatic

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

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Reviews

51 reviews for this Gig
4.9

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    larrykumar

    US

    United States

    5

    Abigail was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. She completed a sample line edit for my novel with thoughtful attention to clarity, prose, rhythm, repetition, and dialogue. She communicated clearly, respected my confidentiality requirements, and delivered within the agreed timeframe. The...

    $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • N

    neil_sethi

    GB

    United Kingdom

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Abigail completed a line level edit and proofread of my 76k manuscript very efficiently and exactly to my brief. She also added some very helpful continuity comments which I was able to use. Would recommend!

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M
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    mathsal

    FR

    France

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    What can I say, Abigail is amazing. It's so precious to have her input cleaning the text and making it more powerful. I only had excellent feedback from readers after she worked on my books. Hope to collaborate again in a near future. Thank you sooo much!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S
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    sandysmith250

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    We have now worked together for an entire project (dev and line edit) I trust Abigail so completely. I can’t thank her enough for everything she has helped me with!

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kristianjosephs

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Abigail has provided a thorough copy-edit of my work whilst maintaining my style and pace! I look forward to working with her again in the future :)

    $600-$800

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

51 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(49)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • L

    larrykumar

    US

    United States

    5

    Abigail was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. She completed a sample line edit for my novel with thoughtful attention to clarity, prose, rhythm, repetition, and dialogue. She communicated clearly, respected my confidentiality requirements, and delivered within the agreed timeframe. The...

    $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • N

    neil_sethi

    GB

    United Kingdom

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Abigail completed a line level edit and proofread of my 76k manuscript very efficiently and exactly to my brief. She also added some very helpful continuity comments which I was able to use. Would recommend!

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M
    image-docs

    mathsal

    FR

    France

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    What can I say, Abigail is amazing. It's so precious to have her input cleaning the text and making it more powerful. I only had excellent feedback from readers after she worked on my books. Hope to collaborate again in a near future. Thank you sooo much!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S
    image-docs

    sandysmith250

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    We have now worked together for an entire project (dev and line edit) I trust Abigail so completely. I can’t thank her enough for everything she has helped me with!

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kristianjosephs

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Abigail has provided a thorough copy-edit of my work whilst maintaining my style and pace! I look forward to working with her again in the future :)

    $600-$800

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No