I will do developmental editing for romance, fantasy and scifi novels

4.9
4.9

Pakistan

I speak English, Spanish, German, French

452 orders completed

Proofreading Genius

Hey! My name is Halima and I'm a proofreader, writer, and content editor. I specialize in proofreading, fiction writing, article writing. If you need ebook restructuring or your content clean from p...

Level 2

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

About this Gig

Greetings and congratulations on nearing the completion of your novel! You've built a world, crafted characters, and spun a story but now it's time for the crucial final step: ensuring your narrative structure, pacing, and character arcs are truly working.


I'm Halima, an experienced developmental editor with a passion for storytelling and a focus on romance, fantasy, and science fiction. I specialize in helping authors strengthen their manuscripts at the story level, guiding them toward a compelling, cohesive, and emotionally engaging final draft.


When you work with me, I'll help you:

  • Clarify story arcs and narrative structure
  • Deepen character development and motivation
  • Identify and resolve plot holes or pacing issues
  • Improve consistency in tone, voice, and themes
  • Ensure your story resonates with your target audience
  • Strengthen world-building and internal logic (especially for fantasy/sci-fi)


Whether you're an indie author, querying agents, or preparing to self-publish, my goal is to help you shape your draft into a story that truly shines.


Ready to elevate your novel? Send me a message, and let's discuss how I can help bring out the best in your story.

Language:

English

Genre:

Romance

Science fiction

Fantasy

Audience :

General readers

POV:

Multiple POVs

Complexity level:

Intermediate

Voice:

Narrative

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.

My Portfolio

Reviews

13 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(12)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • N
    image-docs

    nicolebailey516

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Halima goes above and beyond and has a deep understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and clarity. My second time working with her and was very happy with both edits

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • N
    image-docs

    nicolebailey516

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Extremely thorough line editing. She went above and beyond.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
    image-docs

    jakedeibler

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing working with Halima! She added some nice personal touches that went perfectly with the story. Highly recommended.

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    storyteller428

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.3

    The quality of Halima's work in the proofreading & editing project was generally good, though it required a bit more attention to specific details and closer alignment with my expectations. Working with Halima, however, was a seamless experience, marked by excellent cooperation, quick responses, and...

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    jamespeterjandu

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Highly recommended!

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

13 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(12)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • N
    image-docs

    nicolebailey516

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Halima goes above and beyond and has a deep understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and clarity. My second time working with her and was very happy with both edits

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • N
    image-docs

    nicolebailey516

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Extremely thorough line editing. She went above and beyond.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
    image-docs

    jakedeibler

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing working with Halima! She added some nice personal touches that went perfectly with the story. Highly recommended.

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    storyteller428

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.3

    The quality of Halima's work in the proofreading & editing project was generally good, though it required a bit more attention to specific details and closer alignment with my expectations. Working with Halima, however, was a seamless experience, marked by excellent cooperation, quick responses, and...

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    jamespeterjandu

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Highly recommended!

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No