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I will edit short stories and essays to perfection
Professional Editor of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Hi! My name is Dante. I'm a professional editor with 5+ years of experience in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I offer developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading services, as well as consu...
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
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Known for exceptionally quick replies
What people loved about this freelancer
thispatreilly
United States
Dante's quick responses, proactive communication, and smooth cooperation made the process seamless. I highly recommend him if you need expert editing and any outside-neutral advice on your work.
justin_pawla
United States
Wow! The feedback I received for my flash fiction piece was phenomenal. Not only did Dante do an excellent job of editing the work, but he also provided the...
mlkj100
South Korea
Wow, fantastic work! Really understood what I was trying to do the piece and offered much more feedback than I expected. The feedback will also be immensely...
svonb002
United States
Dante's edits and overall feedback was vital for a newer writer of shorter fiction like myself. I have a clearer understanding of what to focus on and the book...
nanditarao116
India
Dante's feedback is astute and on mark. He also helps me understand the work at a high level to understand how big picture and detailed inputs tie togther....
About this Gig
Looking to polish your stories? Need to fix the pacing, dialogue, character arcs, or writing quality? Want to get ready for contests, journals, and publication?
My name's Dante. I'm a professional editor with 5+ years of experience helping authors publish their work traditionally and independently. Previous clients of mine include Jody Azzouni (Oxford University Press), Greg Sandow (The Village Voice), Zach Weiner, Sam Winter, and many others. I'm well-read in a variety of genres, and specialize in literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and horror/thrillers.
Here's what you'll receive:
- A line-by-line edit using Track Changes in Word
- A clean copy with all edits accepted
- Comments throughout on pacing, structure, character, and clarity
- Professional feedback designed to strengthen your craft
- Publication Advice
As a writer myself, with work published in Roi Faineant, Blue Marble Review, and Wilderness House Literary Review, among many others, I know what it takes to get your work accepted.
Whether your piece is 100 words or 10k, I'll help you polish it to publication standards.
Place your order by entering your word count, or message me for a custom quote!
Language:
English
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Spanish
Content type:
Essay
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Short story
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FAQ
Which genres do you edit?
I specialize in literary fiction as well as sci-fi/fantasy. I also am well-versed in historical fiction, horror, and romance. Please message if you have a unique genre.
Do you edit experimental or hybrid work?
Yes! Love experimental work. Send a sample and we'll make a custom offer!
Do you edit collections?
Yes! If you've got a story collection you're looking to get edited, send me a message and we'll set up a custom offer!
How many revisions do I get?
One revision is included in the Premium package. We can do increased passes as part of a custom order.
Can I submit an essay or other piece of nonfiction?
Yes! I have another gig where you can send a piece of nonfiction (creative, academic, or analytic).
What file types do you accept?
.doc/.docx are preferred. Also happy to work in Pages and Google Docs.
Reviews
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N naomiyeager
United States
This story got a critical review - it's in the process of being edited before publication. Dante noticed errors that would've made the story a hard sell. I ended up having to re-write the whole thing, but I'm glad I did! My draft looks so much better with Dante's help.
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
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thatlevensongir
United States
Dante gave me lots of food for thought to improve and focus my draft which was what I asked for. He's an astute editor looking deep into the text and finding details to expand on!
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?N naomiyeager
United States
Dante's work made me able to cut my story down to less than 1000 words and still keep it ready for publication. Five stars and I would highly recommend this editor to anyone who wants a thorough, honest job done!
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?T thatlevensongir
United States
fast, concise, polite, capable, literate - he's in demand. Best work results if not rushed. Sharp mind!
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
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crownandcross
United States
Dante is a pro. He handled the interior formatting for my book The Kingdom of Stone with great attention to detail. The 24-page minimum was handled perfectly, and the Ebook conversion is clean. Will definitely be hiring him for my next project!
$200-$400
Price
6 days
Duration
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Reviews
110 reviews for this Gig
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N naomiyeager
United States
This story got a critical review - it's in the process of being edited before publication. Dante noticed errors that would've made the story a hard sell. I ended up having to re-write the whole thing, but I'm glad I did! My draft looks so much better with Dante's help.
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?T thatlevensongir
United States
Dante gave me lots of food for thought to improve and focus my draft which was what I asked for. He's an astute editor looking deep into the text and finding details to expand on!
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?N naomiyeager
United States
Dante's work made me able to cut my story down to less than 1000 words and still keep it ready for publication. Five stars and I would highly recommend this editor to anyone who wants a thorough, honest job done!
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?T thatlevensongir
United States
fast, concise, polite, capable, literate - he's in demand. Best work results if not rushed. Sharp mind!
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?C crownandcross
United States
Dante is a pro. He handled the interior formatting for my book The Kingdom of Stone with great attention to detail. The 24-page minimum was handled perfectly, and the Ebook conversion is clean. Will definitely be hiring him for my next project!
$200-$400
Price
6 days
Duration
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