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Your number one question should be whether or not you need my services. My number one question is have you finished your manuscript? If you can answer yes to that question, then you’re in need of a book expert—someone who is capable of editing your manuscript for:
❖ Content (flow, character development, plot development, etc.);
❖ Grammar (noun-verb agreement, danglers, tense, word usage, etc.);
❖ Spelling (is it their, there, or they're?);
❖ Punctuation (does that comma go there, is that the proper formatting for an ellipsis?);
❖ Proper capitalization of terms (Government or government?);
❖ Proper treatment of numbers (101 or one hundred and one?);
❖ Proper formatting of foreign terms (avec vous?);
❖ Quotations and dialogue formatting (single quotations for a quote inside of character speech or double?);
❖ Reference formatting and fact checking; and
❖ So many other editing errors I’ve come across in my eleven years of editing for authors.
However, I’m not just an editor. I’m capable of formatting the interior of your manuscript for electronic publication and paperback publication for the following platforms:
❖ Amazon KDP
❖ Barnes & Noble's Nook
❖ Kobo
❖ Smashwords
❖ Lulu
❖ BookBaby
If you are thinking of publishing on a different platform, I’m a quick learner. Honestly, there are a few things to tweak here and there to make a document compatible on a different platform. Just ask, and I’ll let you know if I can work my magic.
Interested in my specs?
I’ve professionally content edited, line edited, copyedited, proofread, and formatted manuscripts for self-publication, submission to literary agents, and submission to publishers for the past eleven years working with a myriad of different genres. I’m always looking to learn something new.
When I’m not editing, I’m rereading the Chicago Manual of Style—currently in its eighteenth edition—or taking continuing education courses via the Editorial Freelancer’s Association and online college courses. I believe in continuously learning, and editing is an ever-changing field. If you haven’t guessed, I focus specifically on the Chicago Manual of Style, the most commonly accepted and preferred style for literary agents, publishers, and review publications (the New York Times).
I have worked for self-publishers, boutique publishers, content creation services, medium publishers, and literary agents. I keep my prices at the lower spectrum for editing and formatting as I believe every book deserves the chance to shine.
Please ask me about my:
❖ Editor's Letters (Developmental, Line, and Copyediting)
❖ Style Guides
Both are included with the price of my bid for your project.
I know that was a lot to take in, and you undoubtedly have questions for me. Please feel free to send me a message at any time with your questions, and I will respond as soon as humanly possible.
Robyn W.
Editor | Proofreader | Beta Reader
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
$35/hr$35 per hour5.0 (12) 40 jobs $10K+ total earnings
Amplify your message. Polish your prose. Impress your audience.
I’m trusted by a #1 Amazon bestselling author and global business clients to elevate their writing and make every word count.
With 15+ years of experience editing everything from novels to RFPs, I bring a rare mix of editorial precision, strategic thinking, and project management savvy to every job. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, award-winning authors, and high-achieving freelancers who want feedback they can actually use.
What I Deliver:
✅ Meaningful, thoughtful, and actionable feedback
✅ Flawless grammar, punctuation, and style
✅ Clear, compelling writing that’s tailored to your audience
✅ Alignment with your voice, tone, and brand
✅ Professional communication and on-time delivery
Services
✅ Developmental Editing | Copy Editing | Proofreading
✅ Style Guide Design + Brand Voice Alignment
✅ Business Editing: RFPs, Thought Leadership, Internal Comms, Reports
✅ Manuscript Edits, Beta Reading, Critiques
✅ Freelancer Mentoring: Deliver Better Work, Get Booked More
Client Feedback Highlights
✅ “Robyn is exceptional. She did the work requested on-time and went above and beyond in delivering her work.”
✅ “WOW, Robyn—I only got to page 28 and I am blown away. I had on idea how good, not good, [SIC] AWESOME you are at editing.”
✅ “I just wanted to say that I appreciate your work because I learn something new each time and that is magical.”
✅ “I WANT you to be a part of this! Thank you so much for identifying my key concerns and addressing them.:
Tools & Style Experience
Chicago Manual of Style | AP Style | APA 7
Microsoft Word (Track Changes), PDFs, Google Docs, Apple Pages
Experience designing and maintaining client-specific style guides
I became a freelance editor and proofreader to amplify authors’ voices and help them reach their audiences. Let’s collaborate to make your writing everything you dreamed it to be.
📩 Message me to get started!
Julia B.
Proofreading | Copy Editing | Line Editing | Beta Reading
Oxford, Pennsylvania
$25/hr$25 per hour5.0 (2) 4 jobs $700+ total earnings
Hi, I'm Julia!
I'm a proofreader and editor with professional experience working on both traditionally published and self-published books. I also have editorial experience from my time as a content writer/editor for a self-publishing website and am a passionate reader and writer of fiction.
From a final polish before publication to an in-depth line edit, I tailor my editing to your manuscript's needs while preserving your unique voice and message. I also provide beta reading with honest, constructive feedback on pacing, plot, characters, and style.
Genres I've worked on professionally include fantasy, romantasy, horror, science fiction, and literary fiction. I edit with genre in mind, along with the recognition that an author's voice influences how readers connect with a story.
My goal is for you to feel confident when your story gets into the hands of your readers. I can't wait to help you bring your ideas to life!
Anthony I.
Content Writer, Editor
Media, Pennsylvania
$30/hr$30 per hour5.0 (40) 49 jobs $9K+ total earnings
My name is Anthony Infantino; I'm an editor with 10 years of professional experience and a contributing article writer for Mandarin Companion. I recently returned from China after a year and a half teaching English and providing editing services for a Writer's Guild course, college applicants, and ESL students.
I earned a B.F.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, and I began my career editing press material for a professional publishing house (Da Capo Press) and then a global real estate company (the Grande Organization).
Since then, I've developed specializations in academic, native fluency, and blog editing. My clients, no matter their needs, can expect regular and prompt communication, detailed explanations for edits wherever beneficial, and a freelancer who is careful to listen to each client's vision and eager to help them achieve it.
Skills:
• Copyediting
• Proofreading
• Line Editing
• Citation/Reference Editing
• Native Fluency Editing
• Article Writing
• Blog Writing
• Academic Writing
I make use of industry standard texts—such as the Chicago Manual of Style, the APA style manual, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary—to make edits that draw on a long history of practice.
I primarily use Microsoft Word and Google Drive for editing and writing projects. Accommodations for your particular software needs may be possible; please just let me know your preferred program.
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