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You will get a beautifully edited first chapter

Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S.
5.0
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Buy Proofreading & Editing services from Elizabeth, priced and ready to go.

You will get a beautifully edited first chapter

Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S.
5.0

What's included $75

Edit of First Chapter

Comprehensive Edit of the First Chapter of Your Book

  • Delivery Time 5 days
  • Number of Revisions 0
  • Number of Words 2500
    • Grammar & Syntax Review
    • Structural Edit

5 days delivery — Sep 23, 2024
Revisions may occur after this date.
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Project details

You will receive an in-depth edit of your book's first chapter from a talented book editor. This includes line edits marked with track changes, as well as developmental comments. I will also comment on elements that already work especially well.
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique
Language
English
Content Type
Book
What's included $75 These options are included with the project scope.
$75
  • Delivery Time 5 days
  • Number of Revisions 0
  • Number of Words 2500
    • Grammar & Syntax Review
    • Structural Edit
Optional add-ons You can add these on the next page.
Additional 100 Words
+$3

Frequently asked questions

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Mel M.
5.00
Jun 13, 2023
Developmental Edit for DB Elizabeth is a joy to work with and skilled at her trade. We are so grateful to have found her!

ZL

Zaneta L.
4.60
Jun 3, 2023
Review of an existing copy and line edit-3 pages-1360 words

JS

Josh S.
5.00
Feb 15, 2023
YA Fiction Needs An Editor Elizabeth is incredible. And I'm so glad I hired her for developmental edits on my novel. This was my first time writing a book, and Elizabeth was patient and understanding throughout, explaining her process and offering heaps of helpful information. I am incredibly pleased with the edits she suggested and I can't wait to implement them into my story. I highly recommend Elizabeth's editing and would happily work with her again.

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Danielle L.
5.00
Mar 30, 2022
Edit 17,000 wd YA Novella for Clarity and Mechanics Elizabeth’s feedback is clear, direct, and insightful. She has an eye for details that might seem meaningless when you’re in the flow of writing but have an impact on the entire piece.

Not only do her edits make your work stronger, she’s also invested in providing the “why” behind her suggestions in a patient and friendly way. This allows you to think critically about the change’s impact on your writing while helping you learn for next time.

Looking forward to the opportunity to work with Elizabeth again.

JW

Jeremy W.
5.00
Dec 20, 2021
Editing of young adult fantasy novelette Elizabeth is an amazingly kind and intelligent editor. She will do her best to give you suggestions and edits that are framed with your specific piece and goal in mind. She is not afraid to ask for clarification to ensure she is understanding your purpose.

She does an excellent job of being both an editor and an educator and my writing skill has improved greatly thanks to her edits. I will never hesitate to recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a dedicated editor.
Elizabeth S.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth S.
Exceptional Developmental Editing
100% Job Success
5.0  (10 reviews)
Holden, United States - 12:21 am local time
With over a decade of experience editing fiction and narrative nonfiction, I understand the elements that build a great story. My edits resolve weaknesses on the book, scene, and sentence level to ensure your writing is clear, consistent, and compelling while preserving your unique style and voice.

Editorial services offered:

Developmental and Structural Editing
Substantive and Content Editing
Line Editing
Manuscript Evaluations / Critiques
Beta Reading

Upwork requires all freelancers to post an hourly rate, but I prefer fixed price projects so authors know the total cost of editorial services ahead of time. Rates are per word based on the level of editing needed.

To receive a quote for editorial services, please message me with a summary of your goals for your story, the total word count, and the first seven pages or first chapter of your manuscript. For projects I am interested in, I will provide a brief sample edit to demonstrate my editorial style.

As a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, I follow their professional and ethical guidelines. I am also an award-winning independently published author.

Please note that the public view of my profile is limited. To access a more detailed listing of my editorial projects that includes more recent work, you must be logged in to Upwork.

Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so Elizabeth can start the project.

Delivery time starts when Elizabeth receives requirements from you.

Elizabeth works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

Receive chapter from client

Initial read through of chapter

Review the work, release payment, and leave feedback to Elizabeth.