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[For Hire] Professional Book & Manuscript Editor (Academic, Fiction, Poetry, Beta Reading)

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About the Editor

I am a professional editor with 2.5 years of dedicated book editing experience. I specialize in transforming raw drafts into publication-ready masterpieces across fiction, poetry, and academic genres. Whether you need a quick technical polish or a deep structural overhaul, I offer tailored editing tiers billed hourly to match your project's specific needs.

Services & Rates

All services are billed hourly.

  • Beta Reading & Feedback — $20/hour In-depth reader feedback, pacing analysis, plot-hole tracking, and character impressions.
  • Copy Editing — $28/hour Fixing grammar, punctuation, typos, syntax inconsistencies, and adhering to style guides.
  • Poetry Critique & Line Editing — $30/hour Meticulous review of meter, rhythm, stanza structures, line breaks, word choice imagery, and emotional flow.
  • Substantive/Structural Editing — $38/hour Improving flow, sentence transitions, tone consistency, and overall narrative or logical impact.
  • Academic Manuscripts — $38/hour Strict adherence to complex style guide formatting (APA/MLA/Chicago), logic consistency, and technical citation verification.
  • Advanced / Developmental Editing — $48/hour Deep developmental work, plot restructuring, character arc repair, and heavy line rewrites.

Why Work With Me?

  • Versatile Expertise: Experienced in everything from lyrical poetry and gripping fiction to rigorous academic studies.
  • Strict Confidentiality: Much of my work is ghostwritten or under strict NDAs. I protect my clients' intellectual property fiercely, meaning your work is always safe with me.
  • Transparent Communication: Regular updates and clear timelines so you always know where your project stands.

Free Sample Offer

Because I respect client privacy and do not share their confidential manuscripts, I offer a free sample edit of up to 1,000 words (or 1 short to medium-length poem) on your actual draft. This allows you to evaluate my editing style and compatibility with your voice completely risk-free.

How to Reach Me

If you are interested, please send me a Reddit DM or Chat with the following information:

  • Your project’s genre and estimated total word count (or poem count).
  • The specific type of editing service you are looking for.
  • A brief summary of your timeline.

Looking forward to bringing your words to life!

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