I will do book editing and formatting, proofreading, copy and line editing your book

4.7
4.7

United States

I speak English

115 orders completed

Gig Summary

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...

Level 2

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

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

What people loved about this freelancer

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



Order now to give your manuscript the professional polish it deserves.

Language:

Danish

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English

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French

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German

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Spanish

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Business management

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Children’s books

Audience :

General readers

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Children

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Teen / young adult

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Adult

POV:

First person

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Second person

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Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

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Intermediate

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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.

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Reviews

91 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(79)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(2)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.7
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    tirwin15

    US

    United States

    5

    5 stars Waverly delivered exactly what I needed on a ~30k word fiction manuscript with theological framing. Voice preservation was the make-or-break for me, and she nailed it — short paragraphs, second-person asides, and plain-spoken theology all survived intact without flattening into generic literary...

    $600-$800

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    andrew__pt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Waverly is an exceptional editor who genuinely cares about an author’s work. She preserved my voice while improving the clarity, flow, and overall quality of my manuscript. I truly enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her services.

    $50

    Price

    1 day

    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
  • J

    justinccharles

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Every writer reaches a point where they’ve spent so long reading and rereading their own work that they stop seeing the errors and passages that need clarification. Waverly has been an indispensable part of my writing process, catching what I’ve missed and helping my writing flow more clearly and naturally....

    $800-$1,000

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    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
Reviews

91 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(79)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(2)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.7
Sort By
Most relevant
  • T

    tirwin15

    US

    United States

    5

    5 stars Waverly delivered exactly what I needed on a ~30k word fiction manuscript with theological framing. Voice preservation was the make-or-break for me, and she nailed it — short paragraphs, second-person asides, and plain-spoken theology all survived intact without flattening into generic literary...

    $600-$800

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    andrew__pt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Waverly is an exceptional editor who genuinely cares about an author’s work. She preserved my voice while improving the clarity, flow, and overall quality of my manuscript. I truly enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her services.

    $50

    Price

    1 day

    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
  • J

    justinccharles

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Every writer reaches a point where they’ve spent so long reading and rereading their own work that they stop seeing the errors and passages that need clarification. Waverly has been an indispensable part of my writing process, catching what I’ve missed and helping my writing flow more clearly and naturally....

    $800-$1,000

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    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