I will proofread, copy and line edit, romance fiction novel, developmental editor

United States

I speak German, English, Italian

Professional Book editor, uploading

I’m Laurel James, a publishing consultant and senior editor with the Story Craft team. I specialize in transforming manuscripts into refined, publication-ready books for authors around the world. Whet...
About this Gig

Your romance novel deserves more than basic proofreading, it deserves expert editing that keeps readers emotionally connected from the first chapter to the last page.


Are you struggling with grammar errors, awkward sentences, weak dialogue, inconsistent pacing, or scenes that dont fully connect with your audience? A poorly edited manuscript can reduce reader engagement, lead to negative reviews, and hurt your publishing goals.


What you will get:

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction
  • Smooth sentence structure and readability improvement
  • Stronger dialogue and emotional flow
  • Consistency in tone, characters, and plot
  • Developmental feedback on pacing, character arcs, and story structure
  • Tracked changes and clear communication throughout the project


If you are a self-publishing author or preparing your manuscript for agents or publishers, I will help refine your story while preserving your unique voice and style.


I work with romance novels, contemporary romance, dark romance, fantasy romance, and other fiction and nonfiction genres.


CONTACT ME TODAY, THANK YOU!!!

Language:

English

French

German

Italian

Russian

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

Audience :

General readers

Children

Teen / young adult

Adult

Tone:

Formal

Informal

Conversational

Humorous

Serious

Emotional

Delivery style preference

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