I will proofread and edit your fiction novel, copy and developmental edit

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English, Spanish

13 orders completed

Gig Summary

Book editor

Helping authors transform ideas and manuscripts into polished, reader-ready books. I’m a professional book editor specializing in proofreading, copy editing, line editing, developmental editing, and ...

Level 1

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

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About this Gig

BOOK EDITOR | DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR | LINE EDITOR | COPY EDITOR | NOVEL EDITOR | SCI FIC | MEMOIR | BOOK FORMATTING


Youve finished your fiction manuscript, but is it truly ready for readers?


Repetition, slow pacing, plot inconsistencies, weak character development, POV shifts, awkward sentences, and grammar errors can weaken even a great story. I'm here to help you solve those problems without losing your unique voice.


My editing will help you:

  • Strengthen plot, structure, pacing, and character development
  • Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and continuity issues
  • Reduce repetition, redundancy, and unnecessary wording
  • Improve clarity, sentence flow, dialogue, and readability
  • Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
  • Maintain consistent POV, tense, tone, and style
  • Preserve your author voice and creative vision


My goal is simple: help you turn your draft into a polished, engaging, publication-ready manuscript while keeping your story authentically yours.


Send me a message today, and lets make your novel stronger.

Language:

English

French

Spanish

Genre:

Children’s books

Cookbooks/ recipes

Health fitness

Audience :

General readers

Children

Teen / young adult

Adult

POV:

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Advanced

Voice:

Active

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

9 reviews for this Gig
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    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    williamgeorg387

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mary Joyce was an excellent experience. She did an outstanding job editing my romance novel with great attention to detail. She improved the grammar, punctuation, and flow while preserving my unique writing style and the emotions of the story. Her communication was professional, she delivered...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    turnersophiee

    US

    United States

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with Mary Joyce on editing my book, and I’m genuinely impressed with her work. She delivered a thorough and detail-oriented edit, improving the clarity, flow, and overall quality of my writing while still preserving my original voice. Her communication was excellent throughout...

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    leonard_fredric

    US

    United States

    5

    Mary Joyce did an amazing job editing my romance book! She was professional, thorough, and paid close attention to every detail while still preserving my writing style and the heart of the story. I’m very happy with the quality of her work and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable editor. Thank you, Mary Joyce.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    austinair6

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Mary Joyce did an amazing job editing my novel! She was professional, attentive, and really understood my story and writing style. Her feedback and edits made the manuscript much stronger and more polished without taking away my voice. I’m very happy with her work and would definitely recommend her to...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    philipcoleman60

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mary Joyce was an amazing experience! She exceeded my expectations with the quality of her editing. She paid close attention to every detail, improved the flow and readability of my book, and preserved my writing style. Her communication was excellent, she delivered on time, and she was...

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

9 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(9)
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(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • W

    williamgeorg387

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mary Joyce was an excellent experience. She did an outstanding job editing my romance novel with great attention to detail. She improved the grammar, punctuation, and flow while preserving my unique writing style and the emotions of the story. Her communication was professional, she delivered...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T

    turnersophiee

    US

    United States

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with Mary Joyce on editing my book, and I’m genuinely impressed with her work. She delivered a thorough and detail-oriented edit, improving the clarity, flow, and overall quality of my writing while still preserving my original voice. Her communication was excellent throughout...

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    leonard_fredric

    US

    United States

    5

    Mary Joyce did an amazing job editing my romance book! She was professional, thorough, and paid close attention to every detail while still preserving my writing style and the heart of the story. I’m very happy with the quality of her work and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable editor. Thank you, Mary Joyce.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    austinair6

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Mary Joyce did an amazing job editing my novel! She was professional, attentive, and really understood my story and writing style. Her feedback and edits made the manuscript much stronger and more polished without taking away my voice. I’m very happy with her work and would definitely recommend her to...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    philipcoleman60

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mary Joyce was an amazing experience! She exceeded my expectations with the quality of her editing. She paid close attention to every detail, improved the flow and readability of my book, and preserved my writing style. Her communication was excellent, she delivered on time, and she was...

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No