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I will do line, copy and developmental editing for selfhelp, christian book, and memoir
Professional Book Editor Developmental, Line And Copy Editing
Your manuscript has potential and a story worth telling. My job is making sure it lands powerfully with readers. I'm Addison, a book editor specialising in developmental, line, and copy editing for no...
About this Gig
You finished your manuscript. Then you read it back and something felt off. Chapters wander. Your message gets buried.
A previous editor charged you for proofreading and called it a developmental edit, or an AI tool "polished" your book into something that no longer sounds like you.
Here is what you actually get, stated as outcomes, not tools:
Developmental editing rebuilds the skeleton. I map your book's argument or story arc chapter by chapter, flag where readers will put the book down, fix pacing, reorder chapters where the structure fights your message, and show you exactly what to cut, expand, or move.
Line editing rebuilds the sentences. Rhythm, clarity, tone, transitions. Your voice stays; the clutter goes. Readers stop noticing the writing and start absorbing the message.
Copy editing and proofreading remove every error that makes a book look self published in the worst sense: grammar, punctuation, consistency, repetition, formatting slips that survive into the Kindle and paperback files.
Before you order: send me your word count and a 2-page sample. I will tell you honestly which level of editing your manuscript needs.
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.
Other Book Editing Services I Offer
FAQ
What is the difference between developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing?
Developmental editing fixes structure, chapter order, and pacing. Line editing rewrites sentences for clarity and voice. Copy editing corrects grammar, punctuation, and consistency. Most first manuscripts need all three, in that order.
Do you edit fiction or children's books?
No. I specialize in self help books, Christian nonfiction, and memoir only. That specialization is why the results are stronger.
Will my voice survive the edit?
Yes. Every change is tracked in Word, so you approve each one. Line editing sharpens your voice; it never replaces it.
Is my manuscript safe with you?
Completely. Your files are never shared, never used to train AI tools, and I will sign an NDA on request.
My book is over 50,000 words. Can you still edit it?
Yes. Message me your exact word count for a custom offer before ordering.
Do you use AI to edit?
No. Every edit is done by hand, line by line. AI-edited manuscripts flatten your voice and miss structural problems entirely.
