I will be your childrens book editor and proofreader
Independent copyeditor and proofreader
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katielady47

United States
Krista was incredibly helpful, kind, and quick to respond. With this being my first experience publishing a book, I am beyond thankful for her encouraging words...
nalia_rahlan

United States
I am so happy with my order. Krista is very knowledgeable and clearly understands her work well. She helped me proofread my manuscript, which meant a lot since...
amybernor

United States
This is my first time hiring a copy editor and my experience was amazing. She was very fast and responsive and did an amazing job. I’m so excited to move on to the next steps. Thank you so much !
gracedorcas

Ghana
I knew I had found a good editor when Krista reached out to understand the scope of work beyond putting in the order. She was swift and geared me towards the right direction with my script.
the5worldexplor

Mexico
I'm so happy I found Krista. I really enjoy working with her, she is quick, professional, and thorough. When she delivered my manuscript with her corrections...
About this Gig
Congratulations on finishing your children's book! I know it's tough to notice mistakes in your own writing. So before you publish, hire a meticulous editor/proofreader to fix errors. That's where I come in!
Copyediting improves the accuracy and readability of your manuscript. My goal is to maintain your distinct voice; I will never overhaul your writing! As your copyeditor, I'll:
- correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, & formatting
- suggest clarifying edits to sentence structure & word choice
- check for inconsistencies
My premium line editing service also includes simplifying your story so young kids can read it independently. This can be especially helpful for writers of easy readers or chapter books. Check it out!
Please note: I do not offer critiques or developmental edits, and I don't work on projects created by generative AI. I also do not use generative AI (ex. Chat GPT) in my own editing process.
With six years of experience editing children's books and two littles at home, I spend a lot of my time reading kidlit. And I love it. I look forward to helping you make your book shine! Contact me directly to ask questions or to request a custom offer.
Language:
English
Genre:
Children’s books
Style guide:
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
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.
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FAQ
How do you provide feedback on manuscripts?
I'll use the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word to provide you with a marked-up copy. If you'd like a clean copy with all of the changes incorporated, please let me know when you place your order. Please contact me if your file is in a format other than MS Word.
What’s the difference between your basic and standard service?
In a word: price. Both services provide copyediting, as defined in the gig description. But if you submit a larger manuscript (or more than one manuscript in a single order), you’ll get better value for your money. If your manuscript is over 2,500 words, please contact me for a custom delivery time.
Can you help me simplify my writing so that young kids can read my story?
Yes! This is called "leveling" a book, and I offer it through my premium service. Leveling often involves simplifying vocabulary and shortening sentences, and I primarily do it for clients who are writing easy readers or chapter books. If you'd like to learn more, please contact me!
Is line editing included in your service?
Copyediting focuses primarily on correcting grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling. I do offer heavy line editing in my premium service, where I will simplify your text so young children can read it. If this is not the type of line editing you're looking for, please seek a different editor.
Can I send you my document as a PDF?
Since Adobe doesn't provide users with the ability to change a document directly AND track those changes, I need to use markup tools and/or describe required edits in the Comments area of a PDF. This often takes extra time. Please contact me if your manuscript is in PDF before placing an order.
Do you work on rhyming books?
Yes. However, my services don't include heavy rewriting to improve meter and rhyme scheme for rhyming books. If you're looking for that sort of help, you will want to seek out a substantive editor or line editor.
Why don't you use generative AI (such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and Claude) when you edit?
Primarily because of copyright and confidentiality issues. Generative AI systems have been "fed" thousands of copyrighted works without the copyright holders' consent. If your text is uploaded into AI, then the AI may "spit out" pieces of your work to other users. I do all my editing manually.
Why don't you edit children's books created by generative AI (such as Chat GPT, Gemini, and Claude)?
I have chosen to edit creative works written only by humans. There are a host of privacy and copyright issues with generative AI. Additionally, it's important for authors to know that, at this time, work created with generative AI cannot be copyrighted in the U.S. and many other countries.
Do you do beta reading/manuscript evaluation or developmental/substantive editing?
Not at this time. I work on drafts that are essentially complete and just need sentence-level edits for clarity, consistency, and correctness. If you'd like feedback on your plot/characters or require significant rewriting, please seek a manuscript evaluator or developmental editor first.
Will you sign my NDA?
I confirm that I will keep your manuscript confidential if we agree to work together. However, my general policy is not to sign NDAs. This is because your book is copyrighted already as soon as you write it, and NDAs are not standard in the publishing industry.
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K katielady47

United States
Krista was incredibly helpful, kind, and quick to respond. With this being my first experience publishing a book, I am beyond thankful for her encouraging words and gentle constructive criticism. She helped make what could have felt overwhelming, a positive experience.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?N nalia_rahlan

United States
I am so happy with my order. Krista is very knowledgeable and clearly understands her work well. She helped me proofread my manuscript, which meant a lot since this is my first book and I was worried about small errors I might have missed. She caught and fixed a few issues in the script, and her communication...
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?A amybernor

United States
This is my first time hiring a copy editor and my experience was amazing. She was very fast and responsive and did an amazing job. I’m so excited to move on to the next steps. Thank you so much !
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?G gracedorcas
Repeat Client

Ghana
I knew I had found a good editor when Krista reached out to understand the scope of work beyond putting in the order. She was swift and geared me towards the right direction with my script.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?T the5worldexplor
Repeat Client

Mexico
I'm so happy I found Krista. I really enjoy working with her, she is quick, professional, and thorough. When she delivered my manuscript with her corrections and suggestions, everything was clear, helpful, and easy to implement as I completed my book. This is the second time I've worked with her, and I'm so glad I found her. I highly recommend her services!
Up to $50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?
1,588 reviews for this Gig
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| (4) | ||
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
K katielady47

United States
Krista was incredibly helpful, kind, and quick to respond. With this being my first experience publishing a book, I am beyond thankful for her encouraging words and gentle constructive criticism. She helped make what could have felt overwhelming, a positive experience.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?N nalia_rahlan

United States
I am so happy with my order. Krista is very knowledgeable and clearly understands her work well. She helped me proofread my manuscript, which meant a lot since this is my first book and I was worried about small errors I might have missed. She caught and fixed a few issues in the script, and her communication...
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?A amybernor

United States
This is my first time hiring a copy editor and my experience was amazing. She was very fast and responsive and did an amazing job. I’m so excited to move on to the next steps. Thank you so much !
Up to $50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?G gracedorcas
Repeat Client

Ghana
I knew I had found a good editor when Krista reached out to understand the scope of work beyond putting in the order. She was swift and geared me towards the right direction with my script.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?T the5worldexplor
Repeat Client

Mexico
I'm so happy I found Krista. I really enjoy working with her, she is quick, professional, and thorough. When she delivered my manuscript with her corrections and suggestions, everything was clear, helpful, and easy to implement as I completed my book. This is the second time I've worked with her, and I'm so glad I found her. I highly recommend her services!
Up to $50
Price
4 days
Duration
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