You will get a comprehensive, detailed edit of your YA manuscript
Top Rated
You will get a comprehensive, detailed edit of your YA manuscript
Top Rated
Project details
Are you searching for a comprehensive, top-to-tail edit of your manuscript?
Congratulations on completing your story! Now, let me be your second pair of eyes as you prepare it for publication.
I offer a collaborative editorial process, divided into three steps:
🌟 STARTER:
Editorial feedback/Development Edit: I leave questions/comments about the plot, story world, characterization, writing style, etc. At this stage, the content will remain unchanged.
🌟 STANDARD:
Starter + Line Edit: I will make active changes to the content to address flow, sentence structure, and cohesion issues. These changes will be tracked.
🌟ADVANCED:
Standard + Copy and proofreading: editing for grammar, spelling, inconsistencies, and punctuation.
‼️ After each stage, I will send back the manuscript for you to address any issues/changes.‼️
You can also choose only one editing stage. Let me know through chat which editing stage you are looking for, and I will make a custom offer.
Here are the charges for individual editing stages:
✔️Editorial feedback/Development Edit ONLY: $10 per 1000 words
✔️Line editing ONLY: $15 PER 1000 words
✔️Copy editing and proofreading: $10 per 1000 words
Congratulations on completing your story! Now, let me be your second pair of eyes as you prepare it for publication.
I offer a collaborative editorial process, divided into three steps:
🌟 STARTER:
Editorial feedback/Development Edit: I leave questions/comments about the plot, story world, characterization, writing style, etc. At this stage, the content will remain unchanged.
🌟 STANDARD:
Starter + Line Edit: I will make active changes to the content to address flow, sentence structure, and cohesion issues. These changes will be tracked.
🌟ADVANCED:
Standard + Copy and proofreading: editing for grammar, spelling, inconsistencies, and punctuation.
‼️ After each stage, I will send back the manuscript for you to address any issues/changes.‼️
You can also choose only one editing stage. Let me know through chat which editing stage you are looking for, and I will make a custom offer.
Here are the charges for individual editing stages:
✔️Editorial feedback/Development Edit ONLY: $10 per 1000 words
✔️Line editing ONLY: $15 PER 1000 words
✔️Copy editing and proofreading: $10 per 1000 words
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique, FormattingLanguage
EnglishContent Type
BookWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$10
|
Standard
$20
|
Advanced
$30
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days |
Number of Revisions | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of Words | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
Grammar & Syntax Review | - | - | |
Fact-Checking | - | - | - |
Content Rewriting | - | - | - |
Structural Edit | - | - | - |
Print Layout | - | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
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Sid R.
Apr 14, 2023
Working with Esther was a pleasure. Strong editing support and insightful suggestions. She was able to meet my less than 24 hour deadline, so this was much appreciated.
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Nichole T.
Feb 7, 2025
Looking for a Proofreader and/or Copy Editor for 33,000 Word Book
Esther was amazing to work with. Completed within the deadline, and very clear edits that were easy to understand. She clearly put effort into this project, so I was pleasantly surprised with her work! Definitely recommend!
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Ken L.
Feb 5, 2025
Proofread 11K Non-Fiction Manuscript and Edit Endnotes and Resources
HO
Hui Peng O.
Feb 5, 2025
Need an experienced, reliable developmental editor for steamy contemporary romance
JH
Joe H.
Jan 27, 2025
Proof Read / Light Edit 30K Non-Fiction Book
Excellent work from Esther proofreading a 30k word non-fiction book. Fast delivery.
CH
Christopher H.
Jan 27, 2025
Editing Manuscripts
About Esther W
Certified Passionate Editor and Proofreader
98%
Job Success
London, United Kingdom - 6:23 pm local time
You’ve only got 5 seconds to hook your reader before they move on. Don’t let a typo push them away!
I’ve been working with words for the past 6 years, a partnership that has simplified one truth: you don’t need complex words to say what you mean.
I read, I write, I edit… then I do it all over again because I truly enjoy the process. I use Plain Language principles to get the message across. Yes, even formal/academic text needs simple English (not dumbed down just plain and simple).
I always ask myself: will a reader understand what I’m trying to say in one go? If yes, then I’ve done my job.
I’m educated to UK doctorate level and professionally qualified. I’ve worked with people from all walks of life and currently maintain a roster of loyal clients I’ve worked with for close to 4 years now. I’m always looking for projects that will challenge me, bring out the best writer and editor. Will it be yours?
Aside from my work, I’m personable, deliver on time and easy to reach. I take each project with the seriousness it deserves. I prefer detailed instructions and getting a sense of what you want to achieve with your project before I begin.
I offer the following services:
- Fiction: development editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading
- Non fiction: line and copy editing, proofreading
- Academic: development editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading
- Blogs/Articles/Instructional material/SOPs/Courses
Put me to work, you won’t regret it!
Testimonials:
5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"Esther is a fantastic editor whom I will continue to use on my projects. We use her regularly within our writing community. She is talented, reliable, professional, easy to communicate with, and genuinely kind. Highly recommended!"
5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"Esther takes the process seriously, performs perfectly, listens, is patient, observes deadlines and ... gets the job DONE! Great professional to work with, our 2nd time but not our last."
5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"Esther was a joy to work. She was supportive of my needs during the process and did a fantastic job editing and proofreading my book. Her feedback was valuable. Especially, the comments she provided where a couple of sections lacked clarity. Additionally, the edits she made did not alter the characters voices or mannerisms. Also, Esther replied promptly and met the additional request that came about during the process. I will hire her again for future projects."
5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"Great job by Esther. We are a small publisher and she worked on this MS with one of our authors who was very pleased with the work done. She was also responsive, stayed in budget and within the time frame suggested. What more can one ask for?"
5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Esther. She completed the work on time and to the highest professional standard. I will certainly be using her skills in the future."
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Esther W can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Esther W receives requirements from you.
Esther W works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Editing begins after agreeing to the requirements.
Please note that for larger word counts; I will send occasional updates to let you know how the editing process is going.