I will do book editing and formatting, proofreading, copy and developmental editing

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English, French, Spanish

32 orders completed

Gig Summary

Professional Book Editor, Developmental Editing, Proofreading and KDP Formatting

Certified book editor, developmental editor, proofreader and book formatter helping authors polish manuscripts with clarity and confidence. I work on fiction, memoir, and nonfiction, improving structu...

Buyers keep returning

Lily has an exceptional number of repeat buyers

Level 2

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

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Does your manuscript need clearer structure, smoother sentences, or a professional layout? I provide book editing and formatting, proofreading, copy editing, and developmental editing to help you prepare your manuscript for publication while preserving your unique voice.


I work with romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thriller, horror, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, young adult, and childrens books, alongside memoirs, self-help, business, and other nonfiction books.


I can help you address confusing passages, uneven pacing, repetition, grammar errors, and inconsistent formatting.


My services include:

  • Strengthen structure, organization, pacing, character development, and overall flow.
  • Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and inconsistencies for clear, readable writing.
  • Catch remaining typos and overlooked errors before publication.
  • Create a consistent interior layout with chapter headings, margins, spacing, and page numbering for your chosen publishing format.


You'll receive:

  • A fully edited document
  • Track Changes for transparency
  • A clean final version


Message me with your word count, genre, and editing needs so we can choose the right package for your book

Language:

English

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Business management

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Children’s books

Audience :

General readers

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Children

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Teen / young adult

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Adult

POV:

First person

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Second person

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Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

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Intermediate

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Advanced

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.

My Portfolio

Reviews

24 reviews for this Gig
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    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    diegosouza_1

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I am genuinely impressed by the collaboration with Lily on my book manuscript. She provided excellent developmental editing and feedback that helped me to improve my paper significantly. Specifically, she managed to identify the precise places in the text that require substantial refinement. She also...

    $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H
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    hil_roundskehoe

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily was absolutely wonderful to work with! As a first-time author, I was completely new to the editing and publishing process, and she made sure I understood everything each step of the way. She exceeded my expectations, paid attention to every detail, and truly cared about Levi’s story. Most importantly,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H
    image-docs

    hil_roundskehoe

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily was absolutely wonderful to work with! As a first-time author, I was completely new to the editing and publishing process, and she made sure I understood everything each step of the way. She exceeded my expectations, paid attention to every detail, and truly cared about Levi’s story. Most importantly,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
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    jack_p3

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily did an excellent job editing my book, she was thorough, professional, and paid close attention to the details while preserving my writing style and voice. Her feedback and edits made the manuscript much stronger and more polished.

    $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • Z
    image-docs

    zartakl

    US

    United States

    5

    Lily went above and beyond, she understood the essence of the story and worked hard to keep it alive while making sure the project became more presentable.

    $400-$600

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

24 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(24)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • D

    diegosouza_1

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I am genuinely impressed by the collaboration with Lily on my book manuscript. She provided excellent developmental editing and feedback that helped me to improve my paper significantly. Specifically, she managed to identify the precise places in the text that require substantial refinement. She also...

    $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H
    image-docs

    hil_roundskehoe

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily was absolutely wonderful to work with! As a first-time author, I was completely new to the editing and publishing process, and she made sure I understood everything each step of the way. She exceeded my expectations, paid attention to every detail, and truly cared about Levi’s story. Most importantly,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H
    image-docs

    hil_roundskehoe

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily was absolutely wonderful to work with! As a first-time author, I was completely new to the editing and publishing process, and she made sure I understood everything each step of the way. She exceeded my expectations, paid attention to every detail, and truly cared about Levi’s story. Most importantly,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
    image-docs

    jack_p3

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Lily did an excellent job editing my book, she was thorough, professional, and paid close attention to the details while preserving my writing style and voice. Her feedback and edits made the manuscript much stronger and more polished.

    $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • Z
    image-docs

    zartakl

    US

    United States

    5

    Lily went above and beyond, she understood the essence of the story and worked hard to keep it alive while making sure the project became more presentable.

    $400-$600

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No