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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.

I'm a seasoned developmental editor with 13+ years experience helping nonfiction authors shape their writing so their ideas land clearly and are taken seriously by thoughtful readers 👋 My work has 8M+ reads and 4K+ 5 star reviews. I've contributed to books published by HarperCollins, Avery, Penguin Random House, Little Brown & Co, Victory Belt, Amplify, and more, and articles published in The Hill, Plough, and Harvard Business Review. A senior editor at a major publishing house recently called a proposal I worked on one of the best he'd seen. Then the client I was supporting got a six-figure deal. I'm exited to talk with you. ——— Some more details: Hi, I'm Stefani. It's a pleasure to meet you. I love ideas — and I love helping them land. Developmental and copy editing is how I do that. I specialize in understanding what a client needs a document to do, then shaping language and structure so it actually does it. The first question I ask every client is simple: What do you need this document to accomplish? Do you need it to be clear, refined, compelling, useful, exciting, or inspiring? Do you need it to help the audience implement your advice? Stimulate thought? Change behavior? Go viral? Get rave reviews? From there, I bring both analytical rigor and editorial restraint — preserving what already works, and rearranging or tweaking the rest to achieve the goal as effectively as possible. My background serves me really well in this respect. In addition to contributing to multiple nonfiction books published by major presses, I've: → edited large research documents, analysis tables, and educational materials while working as a research associate at Harvard Business School → written 400+ articles for a women's health platform serving 1M+ users → been awarded for my scientific research while studying STEM at Dartmouth, giving my work a foundation of precision, evidence, and internal consistency → earned a philosophy PhD at the University of Oxford, honing my capacity to structure arguments and communicate complex ideas clearly → trained in communication (BBC) and branding (Harvard) I have intentionally turned myself into an expert at communicating complex ideas in accessible and engaging ways. One client recently wrote in the Acknowledgements section of his book: “Stefani, thank you for all of your guidance, ideas, conversation, and brilliant writing during this project. This would not have come to fruition without you.” Fields I've worked in to make manuscripts, articles, and essays sing include: • Business & finance • Technology & science • Physical and mental health • Psychology, leadership, and behavior change • Spirituality and meaning-centered nonfiction • Narrative nonfiction Throughout, the underlying process is the same: take documents from wherever they are to wherever my clients need them to be. This involves rigorous attention to detail across: • Grammar • Punctuation • Line edits • Clarity • Word choice • Language consistency • Flow • Tone • Structure • Organization • Voice preservation • Throughline • Reader psychology Clients choose me when they need someone they can trust to use these skills. They choose me when they need someone to help them present their ideas — often very complex ones — with clarity and care. I take that responsibility deeply seriously. Let’s talk!