I will proofread and edit, format fiction novel, developmental book editor, memoir

4.7
4.7

United States

I speak English

108 orders completed

PROFESSIONAL BOOK EDITOR

Professional Developmental editor, Line Editor, Copy Editor & Proofreader Ready to make your book publication-ready? I’m Waverly Zinnia, a professional editor with years of experience and a USA Today...

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Waverly Z has an exceptional number of repeat buyers

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

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About this Gig

Have you finished writing your book but need professional help preparing it for readers? I will carefully polish your manuscript while preserving your unique voice, message, and writing style.


I work with fiction, nonfiction, memoir, self-help, and personal-development books. Depending on your manuscripts needs, I can assist with developmental editing, line and copyediting, proofreading, book formatting, cover design, and publishing support.


My service may include:

Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure

Improving clarity, flow, rhythm, and readability

Reducing repetition, filler words, and awkward phrasing

Checking tone, tense, capitalization, and consistency

Strengthening weak sentences without changing your meaning

Following the Chicago Manual of Style or your preferred style guide

Preparing your book for Amazon KDP and other publishing platforms


Why work with me?

Experience working with published authors across multiple genres

Knowledge of the complete process, from manuscript to publication

Careful, manual review

Clear communication and respect for your authorial voice



Every manuscript has different needs. Please message me first.

Language:

English

Finnish

French

German

Spanish

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Business management

Children’s books

Audience :

General readers

Children

Adult

Professional / industry

POV:

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Advanced

Voice:

Narrative

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.

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Reviews

86 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(74)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(2)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.6
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    sdmhudson

    US

    United States

    5

    Waverly did an excellent job editing my Front Office Excellence Participant Workbook. This was a substantial workbook, and she approached it with professionalism, attention to detail, and thoughtful developmental feedback. What I appreciated most was that her recommendations strengthened the structure,...

    $200-$400

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    loukisandreou

    CY

    Cyprus

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with Waverly on the line editing, copy editing, proofreading, professional formatting, and publication preparation of my novel, and I am extremely pleased with the results. Throughout the project, Waverly was professional, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality...

    $600-$800

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    leonard_fredric

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Waverly was an exceptional experience! She approached my manuscript with professionalism, care, and a genuine respect for my voice. Her thoughtful editing improved the clarity, flow, consistency, and overall quality of my book without changing the heart of my story. She communicated clearly,...

    $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    stephanmoo498

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    4.7

    Waverly is a professional and is knowledgeable and great at editing and publishing. She took great care of my first memoir. We recently worked on two projects together and I have appreciated her great patience and delivery on our first project and her skill set on the second. I highly recommend Waverly for her editing and publishing services.

    $200-$400

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    bigavis

    US

    United States

    1.3

    Too busy trying to persuade me to get things done that I didn’t wanna get done. Some of her work was incorrect and she was unwilling to make the corrections. My understanding of the description was different from hers. I do not feel like I got everything completed that I thought was going to be completed.

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

86 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(74)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(2)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.6
Sort By
Most relevant
  • S
    image-docs

    sdmhudson

    US

    United States

    5

    Waverly did an excellent job editing my Front Office Excellence Participant Workbook. This was a substantial workbook, and she approached it with professionalism, attention to detail, and thoughtful developmental feedback. What I appreciated most was that her recommendations strengthened the structure,...

    $200-$400

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    loukisandreou

    CY

    Cyprus

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with Waverly on the line editing, copy editing, proofreading, professional formatting, and publication preparation of my novel, and I am extremely pleased with the results. Throughout the project, Waverly was professional, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality...

    $600-$800

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    leonard_fredric

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Waverly was an exceptional experience! She approached my manuscript with professionalism, care, and a genuine respect for my voice. Her thoughtful editing improved the clarity, flow, consistency, and overall quality of my book without changing the heart of my story. She communicated clearly,...

    $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    stephanmoo498

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    4.7

    Waverly is a professional and is knowledgeable and great at editing and publishing. She took great care of my first memoir. We recently worked on two projects together and I have appreciated her great patience and delivery on our first project and her skill set on the second. I highly recommend Waverly for her editing and publishing services.

    $200-$400

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    bigavis

    US

    United States

    1.3

    Too busy trying to persuade me to get things done that I didn’t wanna get done. Some of her work was incorrect and she was unwilling to make the corrections. My understanding of the description was different from hers. I do not feel like I got everything completed that I thought was going to be completed.

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No