I will developmentally edit, proofread, and format your novel, memoir, ebook

4.6
4.6

United States

I speak English, Italian, German

332 orders completed

Gig Summary

BOOK EDITING, PROOFREADING, FORMATTING, AND BETA READING

Hello, I’m Doris, a professional editor, writer, and translator. I specialize in beta reading, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and book translation. I trans...

Level 2

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

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Are you an author in need of a sharp, detail-oriented editor to polish your manuscript? Whether you're writing a novel, self-help book, or developmental project, I offer comprehensive editing services tailored to your needs.

As your editor, I will:

  • Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
  • Edit for clarity, flow, and readability
  • Format your manuscript for a clean, professional look (Word or PDF)
  • Provide developmental feedback (on tone, structure, and content, if selected)
  • Preserve your unique voice while improving quality


Genres I specialize in:

  • Fiction (all genres)
  • Self-help & Personal Development
  • Memoirs & Inspirational
  • Paranormal, Romance, Thriller, and more

With years of experience working with indie authors and publishing-ready manuscripts, I understand the importance of clear, powerful writing.

Lets get your book ready for the world!

Complexity level:

Basic (chapters, headings, spacing)

Language:

English

French

German

Content Type:

Article/ blog post

Technical documentation

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.

Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.6

(38)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(3)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.6
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
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    mary_j_1

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Doris was an amazing experience. Her line editing greatly improved the clarity, flow, sentence structure, and overall readability of my manuscript. The in-line corrections and thoughtful suggestions were detailed, professional, and incredibly helpful without changing my voice as a writer....

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    laurentyevans

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Doris did a great job editing my work. There is a lot to go through and a lot for her to fix! I'm grateful for her patience.

    $200-$400

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dpf508

    US

    United States

    5

    Doris was an absolute pleasure to work with. she really got my view of my book. thank you Doris and much success in every endeavor !

    $200-$400

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    ctomlins9999

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This has been a lifelong project I invested and laid bare my heart and soul. She was yo to the challenge of a 6 day proofread of over 70,000 words thank you

    $1,000-$2,500

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kuth0286

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I she helped with word choice and doing stuff beyond what ChatGPT or other AI would probably do

    $200-$400

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.6

(38)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(3)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.6
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • M
    image-docs

    mary_j_1

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Doris was an amazing experience. Her line editing greatly improved the clarity, flow, sentence structure, and overall readability of my manuscript. The in-line corrections and thoughtful suggestions were detailed, professional, and incredibly helpful without changing my voice as a writer....

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    laurentyevans

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Doris did a great job editing my work. There is a lot to go through and a lot for her to fix! I'm grateful for her patience.

    $200-$400

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dpf508

    US

    United States

    5

    Doris was an absolute pleasure to work with. she really got my view of my book. thank you Doris and much success in every endeavor !

    $200-$400

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    ctomlins9999

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This has been a lifelong project I invested and laid bare my heart and soul. She was yo to the challenge of a 6 day proofread of over 70,000 words thank you

    $1,000-$2,500

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kuth0286

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I she helped with word choice and doing stuff beyond what ChatGPT or other AI would probably do

    $200-$400

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No