I will be the development editor for your book or memoir or story

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

1,200 orders completed

My name is Josh and I'm a storyteller. I've worked professionally as a theater and voiceover actor and playwright. Most of my work now is both as a book author and editor and as public speaker and spe...

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Hello! I'm Joshua Rivedal, a thematic/developmental editor in fiction and non-fiction, specializing in both memoirs and young adult fiction. I've been published as an author; have curated, developed, and edited The i'Mpossible Project book series, and have edited numerous books, plays, marketing copy, and speeches. 

I bring a unique angle to editing. I have a diverse background in community counseling, professional playwriting and acting, marketing, public speaking, and as a business owner and entrepreneur. The art of good, clear storytelling is both a necessity and a passion for me, as is my knack for problem solving. 

It is my goal to find creative ways to assist you in whatever your needs may be. I can help you identify your story's strengths and weaknesses and offer a detailed plan to improve your manuscript. Genre, target audience, marketing, and other details will also be taken into consideration.

Ultimately our work together is a partnership and I want nothing more than to highlight the creative genius inside you and help you refine your story and make it the best it can be.

Language:

English

Genre:

Education

Humor/ entertainment

Memoir/ biography

Audience :

General readers

Teen / young adult

Adult

POV:

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Advanced

Voice:

Active

Delivery style preference

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641 reviews for this Gig
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    webitheauthor

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    This is my second time working with Josh on editing my children's book and just like before he delivered an exceptional final piece of edited work of my children's manuscript. I will use him over and over again and he comes highly recommended.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

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    webitheauthor

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I really enjoyed working with Joshua on one of my new children books manuscript. He did a great job with the editing; line and developmental editing and I appreciated his suggestions and professionalism. Even when I requested additional changes he didn't hesitate and his turn around time for delivery for spot on. Thanks Joshua

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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    aburke

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    5 stars all the way. His attention to detail is unmatched, communication is clear and consistent, and the outlines he provided brought real structure to my book. He was responsive, professional, and truly got the vision. I will definitely continue working with him.

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    peteraamat

    Repeat Client

    BG

    Bulgaria

    5

    I looked at offers from several other narrators, and I can honestly say the price was more than reasonable — especially considering the exceptional quality of the final result.

    $1,000-$1,500

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    scaredanuthin1

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    The suggestions he made about what was the protagonist's motivations, how to develop characters more, and adding dialogue gives me a lot of information to improve the writing.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

641 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(623)
(17)
(0)
(0)
(1)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • W
    image-docs

    webitheauthor

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    This is my second time working with Josh on editing my children's book and just like before he delivered an exceptional final piece of edited work of my children's manuscript. I will use him over and over again and he comes highly recommended.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W
    image-docs

    webitheauthor

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I really enjoyed working with Joshua on one of my new children books manuscript. He did a great job with the editing; line and developmental editing and I appreciated his suggestions and professionalism. Even when I requested additional changes he didn't hesitate and his turn around time for delivery for spot on. Thanks Joshua

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    aburke

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    5 stars all the way. His attention to detail is unmatched, communication is clear and consistent, and the outlines he provided brought real structure to my book. He was responsive, professional, and truly got the vision. I will definitely continue working with him.

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    peteraamat

    Repeat Client

    BG

    Bulgaria

    5

    I looked at offers from several other narrators, and I can honestly say the price was more than reasonable — especially considering the exceptional quality of the final result.

    $1,000-$1,500

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    scaredanuthin1

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    The suggestions he made about what was the protagonist's motivations, how to develop characters more, and adding dialogue gives me a lot of information to improve the writing.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No