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I will copy edit and proofread your book without ai
Gig Summary
Copywriter, editor, proofreader, and book formatter
My name's Callum - I'm an experienced copywriter and author with advanced skills in e-book/print formatting, proofreading, and editing of fiction, non-fiction, and copy for all markets. UK educated an...
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Callum was selected by the Fiverr Pro team for their expertise.
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What people loved about this freelancer
adrian_v_2016
United States
Hired Callum for a big project and he absolutely delivered! His work is definitely worth the price, knowing it was done by human hands. I cannot wait to keep...
katelyle
United Kingdom
I’m honestly so grateful for the work Callum did. He completely exceeded my expectations! He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and is clearly...
wmlifecoach4u
United States
CJ is a lifesaver and can be trusted to deliver the highest level of editing that I have encountered on Fiverr. If you need help editing your book, you will not be sorry for choosing CJ!
wmlifecoach4u
United States
Callum was fantastic to work with. He did much more than edit my manuscript; he genuinely helped make it better. His feedback was thoughtful, his communication...
retroerik
United States
It was a phenomenal experience working with Callum. The way he just polishes the text and incorporates edits the supplements the original text is second to...
About this Gig
Vetted Pro
AI sucks... you want a real human to lovingly comb through your book to make it the very best it can be. Request a free 500-word sample edit today!
So... what exactly does that mean?
Good question! I will:
- Correct punctuation and grammar (align tenses, subject/verb agreement, etc.)
- Improve flow/readability (reword awkward/clunky sentences)
- Optimize sentence structure (improve clarity and increasing variety)
- Enhance vocabulary (replace words with more descriptive ones)
How?
I'll read your work line by line and make my edits using Track Changes in Microsoft Word. Then I'll send that document back to you, so you can see each edit, along with a 'clean copy' with all edits applied.
I specialize in non-fiction but have also worked on a range of fiction manuscripts, including romance, sci-fi, and fantasy.
The prices listed here are estimates - contact me for a custom quote and free sample edit.
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.
FAQ
Can you format for Ebook/Kindle/print for me?
Yes, I can, see my other gig for that service.
Will you accept erotica/adult content?
Yes, I will. I am not easily offended and maintain an open-minded attitude. Send me anything!
Why do you charge more for material written by ghostwriters or people whose first language is not English?
I've sadly had to implement this policy after completing a number of jobs for people whose content was so poorly written that I had to almost entirely rewrite it, causing my hourly rate to plummet! This amount of work is outside the scope of proofreading and editing.
HEY, you're kinda EXPENSIVE - what gives?!
Well, I'm glad you asked. To cover overheads as well as taxes and fees I need to charge more than many non-native "editors" here. I live in an expensive US city and had an expensive education. Remember - good work isn't cheap, and cheap work isn't good!
Will you accept academic work?
No. Fiverr prohibits this. Plus, it's cheating. Shame on you :-p
Will you provide ghostwriting services?
For the right price, yes. You should know that most people offering cheap ghostwriting services here are simply plagiarising existing works by copy/pasting content from the web - they will often use something called "Unicode" to disguise this and fool plagiarism checkers. Don't get ripped off.
What about developmental editing?
If you’re interested in developmental editing (suggesting plot improvements, pointing out inconsistencies, etc.) please ask for a custom quote as this is not included as standard.
Will you deliver chapters/sections as you complete them?
No, generally not. BUT, if that is something you really want then let me know before we agree to work together and I may agree to a milestone delivery.
Reviews
313 reviews for this Gig
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adrian_v_2016
Repeat Client
United States
Hired Callum for a big project and he absolutely delivered! His work is definitely worth the price, knowing it was done by human hands. I cannot wait to keep working with this editor and complete my project. Thank you very much!
$1,500-$2,000
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K katelyle
United Kingdom
I’m honestly so grateful for the work Callum did. He completely exceeded my expectations! He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and is clearly very talented at what he does. He took so much care and time with my project, paid really close attention to all of my editing needs, and made...
$1,500-$2,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?W wmlifecoach4u
Repeat Client
United States
CJ is a lifesaver and can be trusted to deliver the highest level of editing that I have encountered on Fiverr. If you need help editing your book, you will not be sorry for choosing CJ!
$1,000-$1,500
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?W wmlifecoach4u
Repeat Client
United States
Callum was fantastic to work with. He did much more than edit my manuscript; he genuinely helped make it better. His feedback was thoughtful, his communication was great, and he always respected my voice while improving the work. By the end of the project, it felt like he had become part of the book's...
$600-$800
Price
9 days
Duration
Helpful?R 
retroerik
Repeat Client
United States
It was a phenomenal experience working with Callum. The way he just polishes the text and incorporates edits the supplements the original text is second to none. I also greatly appreciate that no AI is used at all. This is a 100% human experience and that something with commending.
$1,500-$2,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
313 reviews for this Gig
| (307) | ||
| (5) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (1) | ||
| (0) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
A adrian_v_2016
Repeat Client
United States
Hired Callum for a big project and he absolutely delivered! His work is definitely worth the price, knowing it was done by human hands. I cannot wait to keep working with this editor and complete my project. Thank you very much!
$1,500-$2,000
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K katelyle
United Kingdom
I’m honestly so grateful for the work Callum did. He completely exceeded my expectations! He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and is clearly very talented at what he does. He took so much care and time with my project, paid really close attention to all of my editing needs, and made...
$1,500-$2,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?W wmlifecoach4u
Repeat Client
United States
CJ is a lifesaver and can be trusted to deliver the highest level of editing that I have encountered on Fiverr. If you need help editing your book, you will not be sorry for choosing CJ!
$1,000-$1,500
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?W wmlifecoach4u
Repeat Client
United States
Callum was fantastic to work with. He did much more than edit my manuscript; he genuinely helped make it better. His feedback was thoughtful, his communication was great, and he always respected my voice while improving the work. By the end of the project, it felt like he had become part of the book's...
$600-$800
Price
9 days
Duration
Helpful?R retroerik
Repeat Client
United States
It was a phenomenal experience working with Callum. The way he just polishes the text and incorporates edits the supplements the original text is second to none. I also greatly appreciate that no AI is used at all. This is a 100% human experience and that something with commending.
$1,500-$2,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
