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Looking for an extra pair of sharp eyes for your manuscript? Look no further—I'm here to help! With over twelve years of experience as a book editor, I specialize in editing self-published books. My client list includes both publishing houses and independent authors, and I'm always excited to collaborate with new clients like you. I welcome manuscripts from almost all genres, and I have a particular knack for the following specialties: • contemporary romance • historical fiction • crime and mystery • popular science • memoirs • self-help • fantasy When it comes to editing, I take immense pride in delivering the highest quality work, regardless of the length or scope of the project. Editing is my passion, and I genuinely love what I do. Looking forward to working with you!

I help authors and businesses create exceptional written content that appeals to their target market as a skilled copy editor and writer. I have the expertise and abilities to improve your marketing materials, internal procedures, and website writing honed by my more than ten years of experience. Copy editing tasks that I'll deliver for you when we work together: - grammar, spelling, and punctuation checks (yes to Oxford commas!) - suggestions on word usage based on the entirety of the content being edited - suggestions to improve plot and pacing when necessary Technical writing tasks I can help you with: - collaborate with developers and teams to acquire information needed for documentation - write precise, consistent, and clear documentation for software products - check accuracy of current documentation and update as features are released - manage tasks and follow Agile methodology Creative and content writing output depending on your need: - website copy - blog posts - stories and lore - SEO Together, let's build your brand to its full potential. ----------------------------------------------------- Writing and editing positions where I gained the expertise I am now sharing with you: - Developmental editor (2023-present) - Freelance copy editor (2015-present) - Content director (2022-2024) - Technical writer (2016-2020) - Copy editor (2012-2015) - Children's story writer (2011-2012) - Content writer for tax help websites (2011) - Book guide writer (2011) Other notable experiences: - Copy editor for the "Little Book of Trading Secrets" published and released March 2022. - Retail Operations Coordinator of OMF Lit Bookshop Cagayan de Oro City (March 2010 - July 2011) - Author of "5 Seconds Only," published children's story, winner of Gawad Panitikang Pangkalusugan (December 2010) - Graduate of B Mass Communications March 2009 (magna cum laude)

If you're looking for an editor who strengthens your writing without stripping away your voice, you've come to the right place. I specialize in Beta Reading, Developmental Editing, and Copy Editing, helping authors, businesses, and content creators turn promising drafts into polished, engaging, and reader-focused work. Whether you're refining a novel, strengthening an article, or sharpening professional content, I provide thoughtful feedback and meticulous editing that improves clarity, structure, and impact. My background spans creative writing, business writing, journalism, SEO, and editorial work, giving me the versatility to work across genres and industries. I have written and edited articles, blogs, ghostwritten manuscripts, white papers, marketing copy, case studies, research-driven content, and instructional materials—with experience in automotive, wellness, technology, business, and beyond. What I can do for you: - Beta Reading with honest, actionable reader insights - Developmental Editing (plot, pacing, structure, characterization, tone, and narrative flow) - Copy Editing (grammar, syntax, consistency, style, and readability) - Business and creative writing - Ghostwriting - Articles, blog posts, marketing, and SEO-focused copy - White papers and research-backed content Clients appreciate my ability to write informative, compelling copy that resonates with readers, sparks genuine interest, and delivers value to their audience. My editing philosophy is simple: preserve your unique voice while making your work the strongest version of itself. Beyond writing and editing, my leadership experience in operations and quality management has refined my attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to delivering work that meets the highest standards. I bring the curiosity of fresh ideas, the discipline of an experienced editor, and the perspective to know what truly connects with an audience. Need someone who can save you time, solve content challenges, and help produce publication-ready content? Let's create something exceptional together.

Want your story to be imaginable by your readers? Then let me offer you a deal. You write your message to the world, and I’ll be by your side and make sure your story beams to them. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sophia is the best option for you! She is an excellent editor and a wonderful human being. I highly reccomend [sic] you to hire her. She is quick, efficient and reliable. Her work exceeded my expectations and helped me so much! If you need an editor, then go to Sophia! Her personalized approach makes your experience feel customized and also makes your voice heard. I plan on contacting her again!" I am experienced in handling fictional stories, especially in the genres of fantasy and romance. In editing, I prioritize the reader’s experience—I ensure that your story is palatable to them. I could do this in multiple ways: through proposing dialogue to be more engaging, pacing storytelling rhythm to be satisfying, or simply finding which kind of sentence type is best for the line to ease the reader’s mind to the next sentence. ◉ If you’re doubtful about how I can do this, you can check my work samples below! ◉ ✨ EDITING OUTPUTS WITHIN MY BUDGET ✨ → An Editorial Assessment → A MS Word/Google Docs file with Track Changes on for developmental comments → 2 to 5 MS Word/Google Docs files with Track Changes on for line editing and copy editing changes (each file contains different rounds of edits) → The Final Manuscript with all changes implemented (MS Word/Google Docs) → A Copy Editing Style Guide 📖 GENRES EDITED: → High Fantasy → Urban Fantasy → Medieval Fantasy → Magical Realism → Contemporary Romance → Queer/LGBTQIA+ Romance → Speculative Fiction → Psychological Thriller → Science Fiction → Contemporary Fiction → Self-Help (Non-Fiction) → Memoirs (Non-Fiction) → Poetry (Non-Fiction) Curious about what I can do for you? Look here below! 🔹 COPY EDITING → Punctuation - Should there be a comma here? Does the reader need to mentally pause here? → Word Usage - Do we start this sentence with “but”? Didn’t you just do that a sentence ago? → Spelling - Is it actually “acknowledgement”? Is the spelling consistent throughout the manuscript? → Capitalizations - Do we capitalize “the festival of stars”? Is the capitalization consistent throughout the manuscript? 🔹 LINE EDITING → Word Usage - Is the term “fragrance” or “scent” better in this context? Will the readers be able to imagine it more vividly? → Mood/Tone - Should this paragraph sound “exciting”? Can the reader consistently feel that in this paragraph? → Conciseness - Should we have one more sentence talking about this? Do the readers get the point already? → Flow and Structure - Is this paragraph talking about the same topic? Should we make this the next paragraph? 🔹 STRUCTURAL & DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING → Concept - Is your idea interesting? How do you execute that properly? → Plot - Does your plot naturally develop? Should it really be going this fast? → Character - Is your character interesting? Can you differentiate them from other characters? → World - Is the world alive? Does it seem like it was bustling before the story started? When I edit, I look at your story and try to decipher the essence of it. I don’t focus on being technically right. What really matters is that the narrative remains intact. That’s because your narrative is the star of the show. Here’s what you can expect from me: 🔸 Your writing style is safe with me. → As I’m editing, you will never lose your voice. My goal is to make your storytelling better, not eliminate it. Sometimes, we get so blinded by correctness and perfection that we forget the human aspect of stories. I’m here so you don’t forget it. 🔸 I value your narrative. ⁂ “Why did the character say that?” ⁂ “Why did he add this word/sentence?” ⁂ “Why is this happening in the story?” → I always look at the “why”. As long as your reasons for a line/word/paragraph are obvious enough, I’ll make my revisions around that. I’m here so we can balance beauty and purpose, not just dazzle the reader with flowerful words. ◉ If you want to learn about me, keep reading! ◉ You see, I was formerly the Secretary and Vice President of my university's theatre organization, ViARE. There, I learned the beauty of storytelling, and how influential executing it properly does to an audience. Just by simply doing things right—you can sway someone's worldview and future actions. It's mind-blowing how a simple piece of art can do so much. And now, I’ve been copy, line, and developmental editing fictional stories for the past four years. Let me assure you—I will tailor my knowledge and experiences to meet your needs. I have a background in numerous art forms that can be applied, if you believe it or not, even in writing and editing. Connect with me, and let's see what magic we can do together! ✨

Hello! My name is Faith. Welcome to my portfolio. I'm a copy and developmental editor, proofreader, and indexer based in Europe. I've been in the publishing industry for over a decade now. I follow The Chicago Manual of Style (18th ed.) and The University of Oxford Style Guide as my foremost references in editing and indexing. My last full-time office job was as copy editor quality assurance for a US-based company that I had been with for over 5 years. I can manage, guide, and QA both editors and writers with my years' worth of experience in the field. For editing manuscripts, the following are the services I can provide for my clients: * Copyediting (grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuations, consistency, coherence, etc.) * Content/line editing (strength of writing, clarity, flow, cohesiveness of the story, etc.) * Providing comments and suggestions on both copyediting and substantive editing (grammatical and contextual) to aid authors/writers in improving their contents and storylines * Developmental editing (commenting on inconsistencies and/or redundancies in the plot, characterizations, dialogue styles, etc.) * Fact-checking for accuracy and possible plagiarism issues * Formatting using MS Word tools on fonts, margins, pagination, dimensions, etc. (whether your manuscript is fiction, nonfiction, devotional, poetry, cookbook, jokebook, etc.) * Citing grammar and manual guidelines (with links to The Chicago Manual of Style Online) to justify any change I make in the manuscript/text (per author's request) * Documentation (bibliographies, notes, reference lists, parenthetical citations) based on guidelines of manuals preferred * Indexing (using MS Word automatic tagging function) Thank you for visiting my profile!

I love writing, reading, and researching. Editing and proofreading is a by-product of having a Communications degree and four decades of reading fiction in all its glorious genres. I've read them all and know what a reader loves in a book. For the past few years, I've beta read for different authors. Editing and proofreading followed in my career path. Thankfully, I have been blessed to be included in their acknowledgement page when their work got published. Combining my love for reading and editing is a life-long career goal and I'm looking forward to working with you!