I will proofread, line edit, children book, fiction, memoir, copy edit, developmental

4.0
4.0

Nigeria

I speak German, French, English, Spanish, Arabic

44 orders completed

PROFESSIONAL BOOK EDITOR

HELLO, I’m Hartwell, a professional book editor helping writers refine fiction and nonfiction from the big picture to the finer details. I focus on structure, clarity, pacing, character and idea devel...

Level 1

Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

About this Gig

I am a professional Developmental Book Editor, dedicated to helping authors transform rough drafts into clear, compelling, and well-structured manuscripts. I focus on the big picture: your ideas, structure, flow, tone, and messages, so your book connects deeply with readers and meets publishing standards.


IF you're writing fiction or nonfiction, I can help you:

  • Strengthen your core message and purpose
  • Improve structure, pacing, and chapter flow
  • Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and weak sections
  • Provide detailed, actionable feedback with corrections
  • Clarify arguments, themes, and character development
  • Strengthen character motivations, emotional depth, and authenticity
  • Refine narrative clarity and strengthen the overall direction of the manuscript
  • Enhance readability and ensure ideas are presented in a logical progression


My editing process is collaborative, honest, and supportive. I respect your voice and will help your book reach its full potential. You'll receive in-depth editorial notes, straightforward suggestions, and guidance to elevate your manuscript with confidence.


Send me a message today, and let's turn your draft into a book readers will love.

Language:

Dutch

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English

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Filipino

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French

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German

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Children’s books

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Comic book

Audience :

General readers

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Children

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Teen / young 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:

Narrative

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

3 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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    immeebala

    AU

    Australia

    2

    I did not appreciate how this person tried to upsell me, and I say person because the photo of the person advertised has changed from a woman to a man. I asked this person to do a proofreading, but they made a full mess of one of my chapters and did not apologize or offer a free edit; this person practically...

    $100-$200

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    kreng_timothy

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I’m very pleased with the proofreading service I received. The seller was thorough, attentive to detail, and made sure my manuscript was polished while keeping my original voice intact. Communication was smooth, and the work was delivered professionally and on time. I’m definitely happy with the results...

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M

    mitchell_krane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I really appreciate the time and effort she put into the project. I’m very happy with the final result and would definitely recommend Hartwell Emily to other authors looking for a skilled and dependable editor. Thank you so much!

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

3 reviews for this Gig
4.0

(2)
(0)
(0)
(1)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4
  • Quality of delivery
    4
  • Value of delivery
    4
Sort By
Most relevant
  • I

    immeebala

    AU

    Australia

    2

    I did not appreciate how this person tried to upsell me, and I say person because the photo of the person advertised has changed from a woman to a man. I asked this person to do a proofreading, but they made a full mess of one of my chapters and did not apologize or offer a free edit; this person practically...

    $100-$200

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    kreng_timothy

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I’m very pleased with the proofreading service I received. The seller was thorough, attentive to detail, and made sure my manuscript was polished while keeping my original voice intact. Communication was smooth, and the work was delivered professionally and on time. I’m definitely happy with the results...

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M

    mitchell_krane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I really appreciate the time and effort she put into the project. I’m very happy with the final result and would definitely recommend Hartwell Emily to other authors looking for a skilled and dependable editor. Thank you so much!

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No