Hire the Best Book Editors in North Carolina

With over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry and being a USA TODAY bestselling author, I have a comprehensive background in both traditional and self-publishing within the fiction genre. Having edited for Amazon bestselling authors and more, I'm eager to use that experience to enhance and elevate your writing. Genres I specialize in include Romance, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Christian, Mystery, Suspense, YA, Memoirs and more. With my experience as a technical writer, I welcome all nonfiction projects as well. Expect professional copy, line, and developmental editing with meticulous attention to detail from me. And rest assured, though I'm a stickler for perfection, my main goal is to support and encourage you every step of the way. Are you using AI in your writing? It's not something to be ashamed of. AI-generated text is becoming part of the modern writing process. The key is to make it sound human. That's where I come in! I'll help smooth out those robotic and repetitive phrases. I am the founder of WordTinkerer LLC, and as such, I'm committed to staying up-to-date with the latest in editing education, such as Ethics, Grammar, AI Content Writing, ChatGPT, Working with Writers, and more. My pricing is generally by word count, not hourly, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions. "Maureen's positivity is infectious; it permeates her work and makes the editing process feel like a joyful journey rather than a daunting task." -- Upwork Client "Maureen was amazing to work with! Only person I will ever get to do my editing 100%" -- Upwork Client

💠 Line editing 💠 Copy editing 💠 Proofreading 💠 Most writers are afraid that their work contains mistakes or typos that will distract from their message. As an editor, I catch those mistakes and polish your writing so that you can share your content with confidence. A great message can get lost when it lacks clarity or contains errors. As a native US-English speaker, I can identify when something should be reworded for clarity and flow. I am a detail-oriented reader, which means that I can spot typos and grammar errors as well. Clients who work with me also get the benefit of an editor who has been a school librarian for over 15 years. My experience with children’s books, middle-grade books, and educational content is helpful for authors writing kid lit and curriculum. From first draft to final product, I can edit: ✔️Nonfiction books ✔️ Children's literature (picture books, middle-grade, YA) ✔️Graphic novels (comic books) ✔️ Curriculum and educational content ✔️ Presentation and webinar slide decks ✔️ Blogs and web content ✔️ AI video captions and transcripts ✔️ Content that has been translated into English or was written by a non-native English speaker My editing services include: ✅ spelling ✅ typos ✅ grammar ✅ formatting ✅ continuity ✅ flow ✅ syntax and word usage Invite me to apply to your job posting or contact me to schedule a discovery call.

I help you hone your voice, intrigue your audience, and elevate your work. I work with authors and writers to create books, articles, and essays that change readers’ lives. I provide support for big picture visioning, idea generation, writing strategy, comprehensive developmental editing, revision, proofreading, and publication strategy. I offer feedback at both the structural line levels. My clients are teachers, coaches, counselors, practitioners, and professionals. They’re brilliant at what they do, and it’s time to bring that wisdom to the page. Reach out to discuss rates, packages, and current availability to prepare your essay, article, or book for publication.

I'm an all-around editor who's worked on romance, fantasy, non-fiction and other genres. I provide developmental service as well as copy and line editing. I can help you develop the tropes your readers will love, and I can help you fine-tune your voice to appeal to your target audience. If you can write it, I can fix it! My clients are happy with my quick turnaround times and my ability to enhance their manuscripts without sacrificing their original voice. From romance to mystery to how-to, I truly love polishing a book to be the best it can be.

I'm a published author who enjoys helping other writers with editing and beta reading. Writing in long or short form requires different types of editing depending on where you are in the development of your story. Not sure what you need? Let's discuss. In the meantime, here are services I provide: *Editorial Letter: Overview of submitted piece with broad suggestions - good for early structural, POV, character development, pacing, and plot changes. *Developmental Editing: Editorial Letter + comments and annotations throughout the document. This includes tracked changes and suggestions on word choice, grammar and punctuation, fact-checking, voice, plot consistencies, and other details. *Copy Editing: After a revision based on developmental editing, copy editing looks for misspellings, formatting issues, grammar and punctuation, character consistencies, and date/time/location accuracy. *Proofreading: Final review - quick read-through for typos, formatting issues, misspellings, and any other last minute details. I can also help with: *Book cover copy *Book synopses *Query Letters *Beta Reading - Book Report Personalized services available depending on your project needs and timeline. I do not use AI.

What would it mean to you to have the care and experience of an award-winning book editor, writer, and ghostwriter - with 25 years in the health and personal development field - on your project? I've worked on books published by Hay House and for New York Times' bestselling authors, such as leading natural health proponents - Dr. Joe Mercola, Gary Null, PHD - and leaders in the spiritual, new-thought movement like Mike Dooley and Sara Landon. My joy is working with authors that encourage human potential and promote healthy, conscious, abundant living, including people that have a story to tell - through their memoir - as a way of inspiring others. My areas of expertise include: personal growth & development, motivation, spiritual development, consciousness development, human interest, manifestation, coaching, healthy lifestyles, including plant-based nutrition and eating, terrain theory, holistic health, complementary and integrative medicine, relationships, relationship development, communications (specialty in Non-violent Communication), conflict resolution, compassion, animal and human welfare, societal influence, psychology, awakening, the awakening journey, mindfulness, awareness, and self-inquiry. Let me help you convey your passion! My clients appreciate: - my unique perspectives - my heart-centered approach - the clarity with which I convey their messages - and my dedication to the highest-quality work and outcomes. I offer services in the following roles, accomplishing 11 prestigious book awards: - managing editor - development and copy editor - ghostwriter I am fierce in my commitment to you! How do you work best? What is most important to you for your project? What are your goals and dreams for this initiative? I want to know and understand these things so my work is in alignment with you and what you are aiming to accomplish. And because of my vast exposure to and practice in these subject matters, I will make suggestions along the way to strengthen the manuscript. If you're seeking this kind of co-creative relationship, and sense I might be a good fit, please reach out! I’m friendly, approachable and caring. I am confident in the value I bring to projects; I’m also open to discussing the best rate based on budgetary and other project requirements. Thank you. I look forward to meeting you!