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I will professionally edit and improve your book
Professional Developmental Editor for Fiction and Memoirs
I help authors turn unfinished, confusing, or underperforming manuscripts into clear, compelling, publishable books readers can't put down.
I specialize in story structure, pacing, character, and cl...
About this Gig
If your manuscript isn't working yet, I provide professional developmental editing focused on story, structure, pacing, character, clarity, and overall flow. This is not basic proofreading or copyediting. This is big-picture, story-level editing designed to help turn a rough or struggling manuscript into something clear, compelling, and publishable according to industry standards.
All feedback is delivered in Microsoft Word using Track Changes and comments, following the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS).
You will receive in-manuscript comments, structural and story-level guidance, and a summary of key issues and revision priorities. The goal is not just to clean up pages, but to improve the book itself.
Please message me before ordering so I can confirm the correct package and delivery timeline for your project and avoid any misunderstandings. I do not accept AI-generated or plagiarized content, and I do not outsource work.
I work with both fiction and nonfiction and have completed professional training in developmental editing through the Editorial Freelancers Association.
If you want your book to actually work, not just look cleaner, this is the right kind of 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.
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FAQ
Is this proofreading or copyediting?
No. This is developmental editing focused on story, structure, pacing, character, and overall clarity. It is big-picture, content-level editing, not grammar or typo correction, although very light copyediting may be included.
What file format should I send my manuscript in?
I work in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) so I can use Track Changes and comments. If your manuscript is in another format, please message me first.
What if my word count is over the package limit?
You can add the “Additional Words” extra, or message me and I’ll create a custom offer that matches your word count.
What is your process after I place an order?
I review the manuscript, then provide in-manuscript comments and guidance. You’ll receive your file back with Track Changes and comments, plus a summary of key issues and revision priorities.
Do you guarantee publication or success?
No. I provide professional editorial guidance, but publication and commercial success depend on many factors outside any editor’s control.
Will you rewrite my book or fix everything for me?
No. Developmental editing provides guidance, comments, and direction. You remain responsible for rewriting and implementing the changes.
Do you work with sensitive or controversial content?
I’m open to many genres and subjects, but I reserve the right to decline projects that contain illegal, hateful, or abusive material.
