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  • $45 hourly
    Denise Madre: Top-Rated Editor with 10+ years' experience ✅ Helping writers share their best work with their readers. The writing process is often a lonely one. From the outline to the final draft, you do most of the work alone. But along the way, you may have questions about what you’ve written. 🤔 "Does my contemporary romance have a cohesive, swoon-worthy plot?" 🤔 "Does my personal development book have a clear, compelling focus?" 🤔 "Does my inspirational memoir have a unique, engaging theme?" Then there’s the manuscript itself. The writing flows, the grammar is fine, and most of the commas are in the right place. At least… you think so. You’re not really sure. That’s where I come in. Depending on your needs, I can provide… 📋 An outline review ✍🏾 Story rewriting 👩🏾‍💻 Developmental editing 🖊️ Line editing 📄 Copy editing 🔎 Proofreading Ready for the next step? Schedule a Discovery Call. We can clarify your concerns, pinpoint your needs, and specify the scope, timeline, and cost for your project. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Romance Novel
    Proofreading
    Error Detection
    English
    Beta Reading
    Line Editing
    Plot Development
    Editing & Proofreading
    Writing Critique
    Content Editing
    Copy Editing
    Developmental Editing
  • $35 hourly
    I have over a decade of experience as an editor, e-book producer, technical communicator, and online content developer working with research universities, liberal arts colleges, small presses, independent authors, and local businesses. My work includes e-learning, educational content, and end-user documentation as well as collaborating with fiction writers, event promoters, and game designers.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Educational Technology
    Crowdfunding Consultation
    Instructure CANVAS
    Moodle
    Instructional Design
    Animated Explainer
    Vyond
    Canva
    Academic Editing
    Ebook Formatting
    EPUB
    Content Writing
    Proofreading
    Copy Editing
  • $35 hourly
    I'm a native English speaking writer and editor experienced in, but not limited to, editing academic papers and research/teaching statements written by non-native English speakers. I am deeply knowledgeable about the mechanics and underpinnings of the English language, and can help you get your ideas across in the way that you intend. I also teach/tutor English to non-native English speakers, both online and in-person.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    English
    Proofreading
    ESL Teaching
    Business Consulting
    Academic Editing
    Photo Editing
    Editing & Proofreading
  • $44 hourly
    I'm a copyeditor and writer with 15 years of experience in the game. I can make your copy sound witty and snappy, concise and clear, and professional (or creative -- or a mix of both). I can optimize your content for web, and I can put my Nancy Drew skills to work and research your competitors or fact check your article or book. Industry-wise, I have experience in pharmaceutical advertising, medical editing, test development, full-service marketing, scholarly editing, and educational consulting. Whether you need editing or writing services or both, I've got you covered.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Test Development
    Pharmaceutical Industry
    Healthcare
    Advertising
    SEO Content
    Fact-Checking
    Line Editing
    Copy Editing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Copywriting
    Content Writing
    Writing
    Proofreading
    Academic Editing
  • $25 hourly
    I am a writer, editor, social media specialist and web producer specializing in news and information about personal health, wellness, sports medicine and cardiology. I have written for Philly.com, the Philadelphia Inquirer and other news outlets as well as worked as a copywriter. I am very passionate about researching and crafting powerful messages for my audience. Besides health and science, I am interested in writing about lifestyle, business and the environment.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Research Interviews
    Copy Editing
    Writing
    Proofreading
  • $22 hourly
    I am a detail oriented proofreader and Copy Editor. I studied English Literature in college, improved my language skills as an English teacher in Ukraine, and participated in the Denver Publishing Institute where I strengthened my editing skills with experienced teachers in publishing.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Writing Critique
    Copywriting
    Beta Reader Report
    Beta Reading
    Proofreading
    Copy Editing
    Content Editing
    Line Editing
    Editing & Proofreading
  • $50 hourly
    I'm an experienced editor and storyteller looking to help novelists tell their stories. My career experience is in news and journalism. I'm very equipped at editing and writing in a high-pressure environment. I'm also an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy. I know what makes a book work in these genres, how to make a story stronger, and how to explain your novel to your target readership audience. Especially if you're an indie or small press author, I'd love to work on your book and make your story the best it can be. • Proficient in copy editing and developmental editing • Knowledgeable in email and newsletter writing • Got a novel manuscript? Tell me about what made you excited to write the story! I can't wait to read it.
    Featured Skill Book Editing
    Email & Newsletter
    Project Management
    Book Marketing
    Writing Critique
    Social Media Content
    Social Media Audit
    Social Media Engagement
    Marketing
    Developmental Editing
    Story Editing
    Line Editing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Writing
    Copy Editing
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