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I will do developmental editing, proofread manuscript, memoir book editing proofreading
Gig Summary
Polishing words into Publication Ready
Hi, I'm Mary Smith I help writers shape their manuscripts into powerful, publish-ready stories. With over five years of helping authors shape compelling, well-structured manuscript an also focus on st...
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
What people loved about this freelancer
kjcallaway3
United States
Mary S is hands down the best editor I have worked with off of FiveR. She was my editor for my first book and I had no hesitation bringing her back for book...
dinah_cochran
United States
This is my first project. Mary communicates promptly and professionally. She was able to deliver just as she predicted. She did not get upset with my last-minute...
kjcallaway3
United States
Another great project working with Mary S. This is my second book working with her and she has always been my most trusted FiveR editor for my book. I highly...
About this Gig
Professional Developmental Editing for Fiction & Nonfiction Manuscripts
Struggling with structure, pacing, or character development? I'm here to help. With over 5 years of experience as a developmental editor, I offer in-depth feedback to strengthen your manuscripts core elements plot, flow, voice, and clarity. Whether you're writing a novel, memoir, or nonfiction book, I'II help you shape your story into a compelling, publish-ready work.
What you will get:
- Detailed editorial feedback with actionable suggestions
- Comments throughout your manuscript
- Honest, constructive feedback tailored to your goals
Lets bring your story to life one powerful revision at a time.
Language:
English
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French
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German
Content Type:
Documents
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Book
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Personal statement
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.
FAQ
Do you edit all genres?
Yes! I work across fiction, memoir, and nonfiction. If your genre is highly specialized (e.g., sci-fi, historical fiction, academic).
How do I send you my manuscript?
After placing your order, you can upload your document directly through Fiverr. I accept Word (.doc/.docs) or PDF files, and I’ll return your edited version with comments and a separate editorial letter.
Will you rewrite parts of my manuscript?
No, I won’t rewrite your work, but I’II offer detailed suggestions and comments to guide your revisions while preserving your voice and vision.
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K kjcallaway3
Repeat Client
United States
Mary S is hands down the best editor I have worked with off of FiveR. She was my editor for my first book and I had no hesitation bringing her back for book 2's edit. She did an amazing and thorough job. She pushes the book to be better which showing a strong connection to your store. I will be repeating and highly recommend.
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
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Seller's Response
Helpful?M mike_quinton
United Kingdom
Order Canceled
I had to request that the job was cancelled, the brief just wasn't followed and the experience level was low and resulted in very poor quality work being delivered.
$200-$400
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?D dinah_cochran
United States
This is my first project. Mary communicates promptly and professionally. She was able to deliver just as she predicted. She did not get upset with my last-minute revisions or edits. I am grateful that her pricing was competitive, yet still more affordable than that of other editors. She also did the...
$800-$1,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
I Seller's Response
Helpful?K kjcallaway3
Repeat Client
United States
Another great project working with Mary S. This is my second book working with her and she has always been my most trusted FiveR editor for my book. I highly recommend her service and will continue to utilize Mary for my own future projects.
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
I Seller's Response
Helpful?A abbey_flo
Australia
My memoir went in messy and came back clean. The edits were thoughtful she didn't change my voice, just removed the parts that were getting in the way of it. Formatting was spotless. I've already recommended her to two people in my writing group.
Up to $50
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
13 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
K kjcallaway3
Repeat Client
United States
Mary S is hands down the best editor I have worked with off of FiveR. She was my editor for my first book and I had no hesitation bringing her back for book 2's edit. She did an amazing and thorough job. She pushes the book to be better which showing a strong connection to your store. I will be repeating and highly recommend.
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
I Seller's Response
Helpful?M mike_quinton
United Kingdom
Order Canceled
I had to request that the job was cancelled, the brief just wasn't followed and the experience level was low and resulted in very poor quality work being delivered.
$200-$400
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?D dinah_cochran
United States
This is my first project. Mary communicates promptly and professionally. She was able to deliver just as she predicted. She did not get upset with my last-minute revisions or edits. I am grateful that her pricing was competitive, yet still more affordable than that of other editors. She also did the...
$800-$1,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
I Seller's Response
Helpful?K kjcallaway3
Repeat Client
United States
Another great project working with Mary S. This is my second book working with her and she has always been my most trusted FiveR editor for my book. I highly recommend her service and will continue to utilize Mary for my own future projects.
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
I Seller's Response
Helpful?A abbey_flo
Australia
My memoir went in messy and came back clean. The edits were thoughtful she didn't change my voice, just removed the parts that were getting in the way of it. Formatting was spotless. I've already recommended her to two people in my writing group.
Up to $50
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?
