I will copy edit your fiction novel

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

320 orders completed

Gig Summary

the world needs your story

Hi there, I’m Emily, an editor and indie author working primarily with fiction writers on full-length novels. I specialize in developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, and proofreading, focus...

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Level 2

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About this Gig

Hi there! Im Emily. I provide copy and line editing for full-length fiction manuscripts, working with indie authors who want their writing to read clearly, smoothly, and professionally without losing their voice.


If youre writing a character-driven or atmospheric story, I focus on strengthening whats already there rather than rewriting it into something its not.


My editing stays at the sentence level. Youll see improvements in:


  • Clarity and readability
  • Sentence flow and rhythm
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Word choice and phrasing
  • Consistency
  • Reductions in repetition and overwriting


I follow CMOS and provide a tracked-changes file and a clean copy.

I typically work with novels (60k-100k words).


I'm happy to provide a short sample edit so you can see if the approach feels right.

Send your word count, genre, and a bit about your project, and we'll figure out the best next step together.

Language:

English

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Cookbooks/ recipes

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Fanfiction

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History

Style guide:

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

Delivery style preference

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Reviews

79 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(74)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    jackanthony1987

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I have always avoided writing anything due to having quite severe dyslexia. When I finally finished my first full story I sat with it for over a year before deciding to let someone have an attempt at editing. My first impression of Emily was that she was very professional and confident in her ability,...

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 months

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    cccarrick

    US

    United States

    5

    This was my first experience with an editor and Emily made the process easy. Having someone edit your work is scary, but she went out of her way to make me feel supported and worthy. Her communication is great and made sure that I received superior service, even in the presence of obstacles. I will definitely be utilizing her services again.

    $800-$1,000

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S
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    spiderwc

    US

    United States

    5

    This is the third time I've come back to Emily. This time around, she helped me copy-edit a short story novel of mine. She did a remarkable job with it. Her attention to detail, clarity, and consistency elevated the entire piece, but what stood out most was the quality of her feedback. She offered honest,...

    $200-$400

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    anavdavis

    CZ

    Czech Republic

    5

    I am more than satisfied with Emily's work. She did exactly what I asked for and polished the text to a truly excellent level, all while perfectly preserving the dark atmosphere and unique voice of my story. When I write my next books, I will definitely return to her. It is always a joy to find such a professional.

    $1,000-$2,500

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    brightlie

    CA

    Canada

    4.3

    Very positive experience. This was my first time working with an editor, and Emily went above and beyond to not only refine my manuscript, but also provide me with a plethora of resources to continue improving. She answered any questions I had clearly and in depth. Recommended.

    $600-$800

    Price

    7 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

79 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(74)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • J
    image-docs

    jackanthony1987

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I have always avoided writing anything due to having quite severe dyslexia. When I finally finished my first full story I sat with it for over a year before deciding to let someone have an attempt at editing. My first impression of Emily was that she was very professional and confident in her ability,...

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 months

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    cccarrick

    US

    United States

    5

    This was my first experience with an editor and Emily made the process easy. Having someone edit your work is scary, but she went out of her way to make me feel supported and worthy. Her communication is great and made sure that I received superior service, even in the presence of obstacles. I will definitely be utilizing her services again.

    $800-$1,000

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S
    image-docs

    spiderwc

    US

    United States

    5

    This is the third time I've come back to Emily. This time around, she helped me copy-edit a short story novel of mine. She did a remarkable job with it. Her attention to detail, clarity, and consistency elevated the entire piece, but what stood out most was the quality of her feedback. She offered honest,...

    $200-$400

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    anavdavis

    CZ

    Czech Republic

    5

    I am more than satisfied with Emily's work. She did exactly what I asked for and polished the text to a truly excellent level, all while perfectly preserving the dark atmosphere and unique voice of my story. When I write my next books, I will definitely return to her. It is always a joy to find such a professional.

    $1,000-$2,500

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    brightlie

    CA

    Canada

    4.3

    Very positive experience. This was my first time working with an editor, and Emily went above and beyond to not only refine my manuscript, but also provide me with a plethora of resources to continue improving. She answered any questions I had clearly and in depth. Recommended.

    $600-$800

    Price

    7 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No