I will developmental book editor, book editor for novel, proofread book proof

3.8
3.8

United Kingdom

I speak English

19 orders completed

Drawing Light into Little Lives

Helping authors bring their stories to life — both in words and in visuals. At Bella Florence Studio, I offer professional children and Christian story book illustration, Christian storybook art, and ...

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Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

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About this Gig

Every book deserves a clear structure, strong narrative flow, and compelling characters yet many manuscripts fall short before reaching their full potential. That's where expert developmental editing makes all the difference. As a professional developmental book editor, I specialise in helping fiction and nonfiction authors shape their stories with intention, clarity, and emotional impact. Whether you're working on a novel, memoir, or self-help manuscript, I go beyond surface-level edits to evaluate your books structure, pacing, character arcs, and overall readability.


I offer a complete service package that includes developmental editing, manuscript critique, line-by-line proofreading, and interior formatting for fiction and nonfiction books. You'll receive thoughtful, constructive feedback, detailed editorial letters, and in-document comments that help you improve your book with confidence and purpose. This isn't just about grammar its about making your story shine.


Perfect for indie authors, self-publishing writers, and first-time novelists, this service ensures your manuscript is well-organised so, Lets turn your raw draft into a professional, publish-ready book.

Language:

English

French

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Business management

Children’s books

Audience :

General readers

Children

Teen / young adult

Adult

POV:

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Voice:

Active

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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2 reviews for this Gig
3.8

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    3.5
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    wikiwikirob

    GB

    United Kingdom

    2.7

    I asked Bella to help me turn my manuscript into a book I could publish. I needed to pay an extra £250 to a proofreader because there were a few things I spotted in the first copy that Bella edited. The process went back and forth 4 times. Added 12 days onto delivery of finished manuscript. I will be...

    $400-$600

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

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    aubreypond

    US

    United States

    5

    Bella was great to work with. She approached my poetry manuscript with so much care, attention to detail, and respect for my voice. She caught subtle misspellings, missing words, and formatting inconsistencies while preserving the tone and style of each piece. Her communication was quick, thoughtful,...

    $50-$100

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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Reviews

2 reviews for this Gig
3.8

(1)
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(1)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    3.5
  • Quality of delivery
    4
  • Value of delivery
    4
Sort By
Most relevant
  • W
    image-docs

    wikiwikirob

    GB

    United Kingdom

    2.7

    I asked Bella to help me turn my manuscript into a book I could publish. I needed to pay an extra £250 to a proofreader because there were a few things I spotted in the first copy that Bella edited. The process went back and forth 4 times. Added 12 days onto delivery of finished manuscript. I will be...

    $400-$600

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    aubreypond

    US

    United States

    5

    Bella was great to work with. She approached my poetry manuscript with so much care, attention to detail, and respect for my voice. She caught subtle misspellings, missing words, and formatting inconsistencies while preserving the tone and style of each piece. Her communication was quick, thoughtful,...

    $50-$100

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No