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Cindy Draughon

@cldraughon
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Experienced book editor trusted by authors and publishers worldwide

United States
English
About me
Hello! I've studied book structure and the art of writing and editing for nearly 20 years. I've written novels, a memoir, and picture books, and helped 1,000+ authors strengthen their fiction and non-fiction books. I offer collaborative copy, line, and developmental edits, and editorial feedback. Trained by both a major university in expository and creative writing and the government in journalistic writing and other forms of information sharing, my work can be found on digital platforms like Amazon, and the desks of governors and general assemblies. I look forward to working with you, too!... Read more

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Line Editing
I will edit your book with copy, line, and developmental edits
5.0(477)
Line Editing
I will line edit and further develop picture books
4.8(267)

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1,381 Reviews
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    docscottjohnson

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Cindy is a top-notch editor! Her eye and talent for editing literary fiction is unsurpassed. Her recommendations elevated my book and helped it become what I envisioned. She has a knack for identifying continuity issues and what might confuse a reader, which allows me to make corrections and improve...

    $800-$1,000

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    7 weeks

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    Line Editing

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    ashleyandtiff

    US

    United States

    5

    Cindy did an exceptional job editing my short story!! She gave thoughtful comments that explained her reasonings for different changes and offered helpful suggestions on how to improve the writing! If I ever need editing done in the future, she’ll be the first I reach out to!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Line Editing

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    eziophoto

    CA

    Canada

    5

    A very thorough and clear edit with clear notes to follow. I'm relatively new to publishing children's picture books so having a professional editor finalize my manuscript is important. I can feel assured I'm publishing a professional finished product.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    gig

    Line Editing

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    sarahnestlehut

    US

    United States

    5

    I'm a first time children's book author and Cindy reviewed my manuscript. Her suggestions and edits were truly exceptional. It took my storyline from basic to polished! Truly her feedback was so helpful and welcomed, I accept all of the revisions and will finalize my manuscript per her recommendations....

    $50-$100

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    9 days

    Duration

    gig

    Line Editing

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    laineymars

    US

    United States

    5

    This brief edit gave me a fantastic example of Cindy's work and her approach. I really appreciated the time she took to review this work, which wasn't easy since the sample I provided was an excerpt from about halfway through the novel. Still, she gave me fantastic suggestions and some great insight...

    $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    gig

    Line Editing

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    No