I will copy edit your nonfiction manuscript
Proofreader, Copy Editor, Line Editor for Fiction and Non Fiction
About this Gig
I copy edit non-fiction for independent authors: memoir, narrative history, biography, and health and science writing.
Non-fiction needs names, dates and figures that stay consistent from chapter 1 to chapter 30, terminology used the same way throughout, and claims that aren't overstated.
What you get:
- your manuscript in Track Changes (MS Word), so you decide on every edit
- a clean final version
- a style sheet recording names, dates, spellings and style decisions
- comments where a claim seems unsupported or contradicts an earlier detail
Before editing, I spent 10+ years in research and analysis across pharma, healthcare and life sciences at Deloitte and IQVIA, so I'm comfortable with scientific terminology.
Full fact-checking of names, dates and figures is available as an add-on. Message me with your manuscript details for a quote.
For manuscripts over 70,000 words, please message me before ordering so we can agree a delivery date.
Language:
English
Content type:
Book
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FAQ
What's the difference between copy editing and proofreading?
Copy editing goes deeper: consistency, clarity, terminology and style across the whole manuscript. Proofreading is the final check for typos and small errors before publishing.
Do you provide medical or clinical review?
No. I'm not a medical professional. I check consistency and terminology and flag claims that seem unsupported, but health content that needs clinical sign-off should be reviewed by a qualified expert.
Do you do developmental editing?
No. I focus on copy editing. If I notice a structural issue, I'll flag it in a comment.
US or UK English?
Whichever your manuscript uses. Please tell me when you order.

