I will proofread urban fiction, dark romance copy editing, fantasy developmental editor

United States

I speak English

2 orders completed

Committed to Quality Service without Compromise

Hello! I’m Ted Mara, a freelance book editor helping authors, publishers, and agents bring ideas to life. I specialize in developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading, ensuring your books, no...
About this Gig

Hello Ambitiuos Author! Your story doesn't need to sound edited, it needs to feel impossible to put down.

I catch the awkward phrase, buried plot problems, and moments that pull readers out of your world. Whether it's urban fiction, dark romance, suspense horror novel, fantasy book I help your manuscript hit harder, read smoother, and stay with the reader.


I'm Mara, a book editor and proofreader with 3 years of experience specialized in proofreading, dark romance copy editing, and fantasy developmental editing. I work with your manuscript at the level it actually needs, giving the full understanding of what it takes to produce a polished, reader-ready book.


Pain point I focus on:

  • Grammar error, spelling, puntuation and typo's
  • Plot, structure, pacing, climax, and tension
  • Character, theme, and consistency
  • Repetitive words, clarity, sentence flow, and akward phrase


My service includes:

  • Book proofreading
  • Copy & line editing
  • Book formatting and cover design
  • Developmental or structural editing
  • Amazon publishing support


Edits are completed in Microsoft Word with tracked changes for transparency with clean copy file.


I'd love the chance to work with you on your book! Contact me now

Language:

English

Genre:

History

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Horror/ thriller

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Literary fiction

Style guide:

APA

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MLA

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Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

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