I will beta read and critique your manuscript and query package
Journalist, Proofreader and Book Editor
About this Gig
Hi, I'm Dyuti! I'm a professional editor and journalist with 10+ years of industry experience, writing for WIRED, Business Insider, Apartment Therapy, and elsewhere. Please see my FAQ for my YES and NO Genres. Please DM me with your Genre & Synopsis/Proposal for queries and custom requests.
First of all, give yourself a pat on the back because you've written a novel. You've spent hours and months with your characters; you've lived in their world and no one knows them better than you. If you are preparing to query agents or self-publish, this is where I come in: someone who can look at your draft with a fine-toothed comb.
I will beta-read and critique your full manuscript and/or query package as per your chosen service, which will include:
- 5-page Editorial Assessment Report of your manuscript on: plot, characterization, world-building, dialogues, POV, conflict & resolution, voice, pacing, continuity errors, and more.
- Line-editing & Feedback of Query Package (query letter, synopsis, first 50 pages of MS) for grammar, intrigue, hook, voice, and more, using track-changes.
Let's make your story shine. I'm excited for us to create magic!
Language:
English
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 in British English or American English?
I'm proficient in both. I'll be editing in whichever version you write.
What FICTION genres do you edit?
Young Adult, New Adult, Adult, Children's, Middle Grade, Short Story Collection, Literary Fiction, Upmarket, Women's Fiction, Contemporary, Romance (NO Smut), Fantasy, Science Fiction (NO Hard Science), Dystopian, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Horror, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+
What FICTION genres do you NOT edit?
I make exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Please DM me your synopsis/proposal for confirmation. Generally, I'm not the best fit for: Hard Science, Smut.
What NONFICTION genres do you edit?
Memoir, Autobiography, Biography, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Recipe Guides, Health, Mental Health, Fitness, Travelogues & Travel Guides, Arts, Crafts & Decor, Culture Criticism, Journalism, Self-help & How-to Guides
What NONFICTION genres do you NOT edit?
Academic Texts & References, Politics, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Hard Science & Medicine, Any and all subjects requiring Technical Knowledge.
