Hire the Best Book Editors in Michigan

Need a reliable Editor or Proofreader? I am a native English-speaking freelancer looking to tidy up any of your books, blog posts, social media pages, and more. I am extremely detail-oriented and can work very quickly to ensure your documents have zero errors! I have experience in editing and proofreading children's books, self-help books, Christian books, and a few others. I will meticulously search for errors pertaining to: - Syntax - Spelling - Punctuation - Overall flow - Consistency in tone - Spacing I am most familiar with writing styles such as - The Chicago Manual of Style, and The AP Style of Writing, but I can adjust my editing and proofreading to your exact needs! What you can expect when working with me: I will search for all errors listed above and communicate with you frequently throughout the process. I will also give you a copy with Tracked Changes from Microsoft Word or edits on other software, providing a fresh copy when revisions are approved/denied and all comments on the document have been read. I can't wait to collaborate with you and make your writing the best it can be!

Hey, I'm Shelby! I’m a developmental editor, beta reader, book formatter, and cover designer helping authors bring their stories to life - from first draft brainstorming to a polished, publish-ready book. I specialize in helping indie authors strengthen their manuscripts, refine their voice, and publish beautiful, professional books that connect with readers. SERVICES: ✏️ Developmental Editing: Deep story feedback on pacing, structure, character arcs, and emotional resonance. 📖 Beta Reading: Honest, reader-focused impressions with actionable notes. 🧩 Book Formatting: Print and ebook interior layouts; clean and professional using Atticus. 🎨 Cover Design: Eye-catching covers that reflect tone, mood, and market appeal. 🧠 Author Support: Guidance on self-publishing platforms, launch prep, marketing, etc.

I am a retired professional. My first career focused on all things accounting--from day one of the close procedure to reviewing and analyzing financial statements for both public and private companies. I excelled in this area due to my attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Tapping into my penchant for detail and correctness, I kick-started my second career by pursuing Certificates of Course Completion for 1) Proofreading and Copyediting 101 and 2) Book Editor. During my tenure at Upwork, I've worked on cozy mysteries, clean romance, devotionals, financial commentaries, and a non-fiction book about AI/ChatGPT. As you can see, I have a wide range of experience. I look forward to providing you with a robust and comprehensive work product. Thank you for looking at my profile.

I have 7 years of experience editing an array of materials, from articles on nonprofit management to technical documents to books of various genres. I'm working more and more towards editing novels and other forms of narrative, as well as books and essays on philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, and consciousness -- but I get excited about helping to evolve any work I take on. Although each project is different, if I copy edit your work, I will generally focus on: -Eliminating technical errors. -Eliminating fluff, redundancies, and excessive verbiage when it doesn't serve the piece as a whole. -Addressing information gaps. -Addressing clarity, coherency, and organizational issues. -Addressing the passive voice. -Standardizing language style, as well as other stylistic choices. -Fact-checking and implementing SEO best practices when applicable. -Improving and refining the piece's tone and pacing according to where it will be published and who its target audience is. -Enhancing your voice, if applicable -- helping you maintain what makes it distinctive, authentic, compelling, and meaningful throughout the text. -Enhancing and improving your sentence structure, diction, and the flow of your prose to better serve your strengths as a writer and what you wish to communicate so that you may be as poignant as possible. If I developmentally edit your work, I can help you: -Unwrap and unmask the real meat of what you are trying to say. I can go over your research, ideas, impressions, and feelings with you and help you consolidate them, make something communicable and meaningful out of them. -Incorporate literary devices such as symbolism, archetype, theme, and imagery so that you can convey what is inexplicable, hidden, or unseen; connect the dots; develop an atmosphere around what's happening, and more. -Perfect how and when you hit different plot points or make different arguments so that they "do" what you intend them to do, and strike a chord with readers. No stone goes unturned. -Improve the depth of your characters and implement character arcs. -Improve the pacing and structure of your piece in any other way necessary. Most importantly, I always ask what you as the client are looking for in a developmental edit. What vision do you have for your book or essay? How do you want it to affect your readers? How do you want it to contribute to the public discourse or consciousness surrounding whatever subject matter it touches on? What elements of your piece do you think need improvement? And of course, how do you want to be fulfilled by bringing it to completion? Although I tend to go after more creative pursuits, I'm adept at editing technical pieces. I have strong analytical and pattern-recognition skills and pick up on jargon quickly. No matter what material I'm working with, I hope to approach "the places where all the veins meet." With communication, insight, and a little ingenuity, I can help you create something remarkable.

"Megan does great work - in addition to being a superb editor and working with us like partner on our project, she is punctual, thorough, and has great communication." — Client feedback on Bible study project My goal as a copy editor and proofreader is to make sure the ideas in your book are clear and easy to read so you are confident about sharing it with the world. I will ensure your text remains in your voice and style while refining your content and removing any errors that might distract your readers from the encouragement or information you want to give them. While I enjoy working on a variety of texts, I specialize in Christian books, including memoirs, educational books, novels, and a devotional. Secular books I have edited include mystery, sci-fi, and adventure novels; picture books; and self-help titles. I have experience helping many new authors to reach their publishing goals. I will communicate with you in a clear, friendly, and encouraging way. I will make corrections and give you honest feedback, but you will make the final decisions on your work. I can also write your book description or help you craft one that will attract readers by giving them a taste of what your book offers. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and English, and I worked as a copy editor at a daily newspaper for three years. While I have no formal Bible training, I do have a good layman’s knowledge of the Bible from my personal reading and participating in and leading studies. I am trained in Associated Press (AP) style. I also have the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition) and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style (4th edition) as additional references. I am a vetted member of the Christian Editor Connection. PREFERRED PROJECTS Currently, I am only taking on new projects that are books. I am most interested in working on novels and Christian books, but I can help you polish any book and work toward your publishing goals. I am happy to work with authors or publishing companies.

Owner of T.E. Main-Ruhle LLC I pride myself on my attention to detail and thorough review of manuscripts needing plot, characterization and fine detail editing. My feedback is direct and professional as my focus is to challenge my writer partners to create their finest work. I'm happy to adjust my tone and phrasing for sensitive individuals upon request, as I understand these works are very near and dear to my clients. My greatest joy comes from long term clients that invite me to work on several projects as part of their team. In these cases, I feel I do my best work as I've familiarized myself with their style, strengths and struggles, professional goals and career direction.