I will developmentally edit, proofread, and format your novel, memoir, ebook

4.6
4.6

United States

I speak English, Italian, German

332 orders completed

Gig Summary

BOOK EDITING, PROOFREADING, FORMATTING, AND BETA READING

Hello, I’m Doris, a professional editor, writer, and translator. I specialize in beta reading, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and book translation. I trans...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Are you an author in need of a sharp, detail-oriented editor to polish your manuscript? Whether you're writing a novel, self-help book, or developmental project, I offer comprehensive editing services tailored to your needs.

As your editor, I will:

  • Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
  • Edit for clarity, flow, and readability
  • Format your manuscript for a clean, professional look (Word or PDF)
  • Provide developmental feedback (on tone, structure, and content, if selected)
  • Preserve your unique voice while improving quality


Genres I specialize in:

  • Fiction (all genres)
  • Self-help & Personal Development
  • Memoirs & Inspirational
  • Paranormal, Romance, Thriller, and more

With years of experience working with indie authors and publishing-ready manuscripts, I understand the importance of clear, powerful writing.

Lets get your book ready for the world!

Complexity level:

Basic (chapters, headings, spacing)

Language:

English

French

German

Content Type:

Article/ blog post

Technical documentation

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.6

(38)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(3)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.6
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
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    mary_j_1

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Doris was an amazing experience. Her line editing greatly improved the clarity, flow, sentence structure, and overall readability of my manuscript. The in-line corrections and thoughtful suggestions were detailed, professional, and incredibly helpful without changing my voice as a writer....

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    laurentyevans

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Doris did a great job editing my work. There is a lot to go through and a lot for her to fix! I'm grateful for her patience.

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dpf508

    US

    United States

    5

    Doris was an absolute pleasure to work with. she really got my view of my book. thank you Doris and much success in every endeavor !

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    ctomlins9999

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This has been a lifelong project I invested and laid bare my heart and soul. She was yo to the challenge of a 6 day proofread of over 70,000 words thank you

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kuth0286

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I she helped with word choice and doing stuff beyond what ChatGPT or other AI would probably do

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.6

(38)
(4)
(1)
(0)
(3)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.6
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • M
    image-docs

    mary_j_1

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Doris was an amazing experience. Her line editing greatly improved the clarity, flow, sentence structure, and overall readability of my manuscript. The in-line corrections and thoughtful suggestions were detailed, professional, and incredibly helpful without changing my voice as a writer....

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    laurentyevans

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Doris did a great job editing my work. There is a lot to go through and a lot for her to fix! I'm grateful for her patience.

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dpf508

    US

    United States

    5

    Doris was an absolute pleasure to work with. she really got my view of my book. thank you Doris and much success in every endeavor !

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    ctomlins9999

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This has been a lifelong project I invested and laid bare my heart and soul. She was yo to the challenge of a 6 day proofread of over 70,000 words thank you

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kuth0286

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I she helped with word choice and doing stuff beyond what ChatGPT or other AI would probably do

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No