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Hi, I’m Eimear—a freelance editor, proofreader, and story-shaper. With 10+ years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading across corporate and creative spaces, I specialize in transforming manuscripts into polished, engaging, and publication-ready work—while preserving the author’s voice. I hold a Master’s in Journalism and have completed the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing, bringing strong judgment, accuracy, and narrative sensitivity to every project. My areas of expertise include: ✍🏻 Line & Copy Editing I refine sentences for clarity, flow, tone, grammar, and consistency, enhancing readability while preserving your unique voice. ✍🏻 Developmental Editing I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on plot, character development, pacing, and overall storytelling—always respecting your vision. ✍🏻 Beta Reading You’ll receive concise, actionable notes on pacing, clarity, engagement, and overall flow. ✍🏻 Proofreading A meticulous final review focused on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and minor inconsistencies. If you’re searching for a freelance editor who prioritizes clear communication, detailed feedback, and supportive guidance, I’d love to hear more about your project. Testimonials: "Eimear is an exceptional editor, with excellent consistency, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to provide insightful feedback in a clear and thoughtful way. A fantastic editor anyone would be lucky to work with!" "I have worked with many copy editors in the past and Eimear was one of the best." "An exceptionally intelligent and helpful beta-reader. Provided highly nuanced points that made me think. Highly, highly recommended."

✍️ Book Editor | Developmental, Line & Copy Editing | Proofreading | Beta Reading Hi there! I'm the editor you call when your manuscript is almost there... but not quite. Whether you’ve written a novel, memoir, self-help book, or something that doesn’t fit neatly into a genre box, I’ll help you turn your draft into something clean, clear, and impossible to put down. With a background in professional editing and a lifelong obsession with storytelling, I offer a full menu of editing services—from high-level story shaping to nitpicky proofreading that even your grammar-nerd friend would applaud. 📚 What I Do (a.k.a. How I Help Writers Like You): 🧠 Developmental Editing – The big-picture stuff. Plot holes? Flat characters? Wobbly pacing? I’ll point them out—with kindness—and give you the tools to fix them. You’ll get an editorial letter + chapter-by-chapter notes. 🖋️ Line Editing – Sentence surgery. I’ll fine-tune your prose so it flows better, hits harder, and sounds like you—but on your best day. Think of it as turning the volume up on your voice, not changing the station. 🛠️ Copy Editing – Grammar, punctuation, syntax, and consistency. Less glamorous, but super important. Because no one wants to be their when they meant they’re. 🔍 Proofreading – The final polish. I’ll catch those sneaky little typos, rogue commas, and formatting hiccups before your book heads out into the wild. 👀 Beta Reading – Reader feedback from someone who’s not your mom. I’ll give you an honest, thoughtful report on what’s working, what’s not, and what readers might stumble on. ☑️ Specializations I help authors, entrepreneurs, students, and creatives bring their words to life through a wide range of writing, editing, and publishing services, including: ✔ Academic Essays & Research Reports ✔ Beta Reading & Reports – honest, reader-focused critique ✔ Book & eBook Design – covers, layouts, Canva ✔ Book Blurbs, Proposals & Synopses ✔ Business, Leadership & Productivity Books ✔ Children’s Story Writing ✔ Developmental Editing – structure, pacing, tone, engagement ✔ eBook Writing & Ghostwriting ✔ Game & Interactive Writing – quests, branching narratives ✔ Ghostwriting & Co-Writing – from notes/outlines to polished manuscripts ✔ KDP Formatting, Cover Design & Publishing Support ✔ Line, Copy Editing & Proofreading – crisp, clear, error-free prose ✔ Low-Content Books – journals, planners, trackers ✔ Memoirs, Life Stories & Personal Essays ✔ Monologues & Dialogue – theater, YouTube, drama students ✔ Narrative Nonfiction & Research Writing ✔ Newsletters & Email Copywriting ✔ Poetry – books, weddings, memorials, gifts ✔ Screenwriting & Scriptwriting – film, TV, YouTube, stage ✔ Self-Help, Spiritual, Motivational & Wellness Writing ✔ Short Stories, Flash Fiction & Microfiction ✔ Transcription – image-to-text & audio-to-text ✔ Travel & Lifestyle Writing ✨ Who I Work With: - Fiction writers: fantasy, romance, sci-fi, literary, thriller, mystery—you name it - Nonfiction authors: memoir, business, self-help, thought leadership - First-timers, indie authors, hybrid authors, and traditionally published pros - Big book? Short story? Half-finished manuscript that’s whispering “help me”? I’ve got you. 💼 Why Me? - Friendly, thorough, and low on ego - Big on voice—yours, not mine - Comfortable working with Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or your preferred style - Deadlines = sacred - Confidentiality = guaranteed - Feedback = direct but never harsh (this is your book, after all) 📦 What You’ll Get: - Edited files in Microsoft Word with Tracked Changes - Clean version (because not everyone likes red marks) - Clear editorial letters or beta reports (no vague notes like “this part felt off”) - Follow-up support, because editing is a team sport 💬 What Clients Say: “Insightful and supportive—she saw issues I didn’t even know existed.” “She saved my manuscript from being a hot mess. Worth every penny.” “Funny, sharp, and incredibly professional. Will hire again!” “Her editorial letter was like a roadmap to a better book. Clear, smart, and so helpful.” “I’ve worked with other editors before—this was the first time I felt truly heard.” “She didn’t just fix my words—she made me a better writer.” “Fast turnaround, honest feedback, and she actually made editing... fun?” 🔧 Let’s Work Together Have a draft and not sure if it needs editing, feedback, or just a strong cup of coffee? Let’s talk. I’ll help you figure out what stage you're in and how I can help. 📩 Drop me a message with your word count, genre, and goals—and let’s make your manuscript shine. - Riz

I am a native German speaker with international and multilingual background. I have been to French, German and Austrian schools and universities, for studies of law, anthropology, economics and Japanese science in English and German. I am experienced in translating, among others simultaneous (english-french-german) and proofreading, also subtitles for videos or movies. I have worked for quite a few interesting, especially ecological, projects. I like to be super-precise, any style of writing can be agreed upon...

Polished & Compelling Narrative You've poured your heart and countless hours into your book. Before you query agents or publishers (and especially if you plan to self-publish), let's ensure your manuscript is pitch perfect and will hook readers from the very first page. As a traditionally published fiction author and "Top Rated" editor with over a decade of experience, I bridge the gap between creative writing and meticulous mechanics. Whether you need a deep developmental polish or an eagle-eyed final proofread, my goal is to elevate your unique voice while ensuring your prose is well written, clear, and engaging. How I Can Help Your Project: • Comprehensive Line Editing: Enhancing flow, pacing, narrative tension, and clarity without losing your personal style. • Copy Editing & Proofreading: stripping away errors in grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling • Short & Long-Form Versatility: expert handling of full-length fiction (novels, middle grade, YA), memoirs, narrative non-fiction, and shorter articles, essays, and blog posts Let's make sure you’ve said exactly what you meant to say, in the best possible way. Send me a message with a brief summary of your project, and let’s discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

In 2012, I graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor's degree in English. I then moved to Croatia to teach English at a small university. After teaching for one year, I began my career as a freelance editor, proofreader, and writer. I also have some experience with SEO and transcription. My goal is to achieve excellence as an editor and perfect my skills to help others improve their writing and web content. I do my best to give projects my full and patient attention in the interest of producing high-quality work.

I’m all about words. Choosing the right one for the right moment can be magical. Punctuating all of them correctly is essential—I'm a huge fan of the Oxford comma. As a professional copy editor, my job is to help you put the right pieces in the right places. I love to read and consume large amounts of media from a variety of sources and genres; some great, some poor, all educational. Struggling to fine-tune your non-fiction manuscript? Not sure if your fictional plot is interesting? Let me help. I have a high volume of clients and am up-to-date on reader preferences and good branding strategies. I admit to having a soft spot for YA fantasy/sci-fi writers, so contact me about your passion project! If you are contacting me for work: • I choose my clients carefully through a simple interview process: you send me a sample of your writing, I send you a critique, and we decide if we can stand each other. • If we move forward with the project, come prepared, you will get true edits. • I am tough and thorough. My job is to make you look good. • Everything happens in Google docs, MS Word, Pages, or Scrivener using editing tools so you have complete control over any changes. • I do not ghostwrite but I will help you find your voice because it needs to be heard.