I'm an expert line editor with more than 15 years of experience providing boutique, customized editorial services for authors and content writers.
Because I put my clients' needs first, I customize my editorial approach to meet your expectations. I'll work with you one-on-one to learn about you, your aspirations, and your writing project's goals.
Next, I create a personalized editorial strategy that's customized just for you. That's how I take your writing over the finish line—while offering friendly support, timely communication, and honest but constructive feedback for deeper insight.
WHAT MY UPWORK CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"Lauren was an amazing help with getting my book ready for publication. Thanks to her efforts, I have been able to move ahead with pre-sales of the book and give the manuscript to an audiobook narrator. She was easy to work with, super friendly, and have great ideas that helped elevate the book. This book is the absolute best version of itself thanks to her expertise and attention to detail."
"Lauren is an incredible copywriter, proofreader, and editor. She shows a complete mastery of the English language. [...]Her input was invaluable, as she made recommendations that I couldn't have known to ask for, which proved to be game changers to the final copy."
"Wow, I can’t say enough good things about Lauren. She is a phenomenal editor, and highly skilled at her craft. Her developmental edits are thoughtful and thorough. She takes the time to not only make thorough dev + copy edits, but she also explains the reason behind her changes. [...]She has a true gift for being able to make good writing GREAT."
MENU OF SERVICES OFFERED
- Proofreading and Copy Editing -
• Expert knowledge and application of Chicago, AP, APA, MLA, and AMA style guides for formatting, typesetting, and layout
• Corrections to spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors
• Adjustments to grammar, sentence structure, sentence variety, fragments, and run-on sentences
- Line Editing -
• Comprehensive editing that goes a step beyond traditional copy editing, and several steps beyond proofreading
• Substantial improvements to structure, narrative, cohesion, and tone
• Enhancements to your writing's argumentation and persuasion, word choice, style, and overall voice
• Rewriting to ensure readability, word flow, sentence variety, smooth transitions, and clarity
• Revisions that address passive voice, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, misplaced or dangling modifiers, indefinite pronouns, and unnecessary shifts in verb tenses
- Developmental Editing
• Generous, in-depth content feedback
• Developmental suggestions that always include practical solutions and action steps
• Idea formation strategies for expanding and fine-tuning your writing process
• Coaching, mentoring, and support
• FOR FICTION WRITERS: Character development, action sequences and conflict, detection and resolution of plot holes, revised dialogue, improved pacing, and compelling description
***NOTE: Until we have a contract, I kindly ask that we only communicate using Upwork's native chat/communication tools - please no requests to speak on Skype/elsewhere until we have a contract.***
Writing
